My Journey to Authentic Faith
When I was a freshman in high school, my friend Jess invited me to church.…
Bonus Blog: NYC
We are less than a year away from the next Nazarene Youth Conference, which means…
Navigating Grief and Loss…
This Let’s Chat conversation features a roundtable conversation with John-Michael McGinnis as host, Jerry Varner…
Guiding Teens Through Loss
I rushed into the emergency room of our local hospital, where doctors and nurses surrounded…
Let’s Chat about How Do I Get My Senior Pastor To…
This Let’s Chat conversation features a roundtable conversation with John-Michael McGinnis as host, Galen Ryman…
Four Practices for Working Well with Your Pastor
Several years ago, I wrote an open letter to senior/lead pastors regarding things their youth…
How Do I Get My Senior Pastor To…
“You know we are looking for a youth pastor,” Steve said to me almost 11…
Partnering with Schools and Parachurch Organizations
I was sitting with some of my students and cabinmates a few weeks ago at…
3 Ways To Help Recent Grads Connect to your College & Young Adult Ministry
Upon graduation from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and landing my first youth ministry gig on…
Sabbath: Boundaries for Rest
When I was a kid, my family packed up our 1998 Ford Windstar minivan and…