The Stories That Shape Us
A professor of mine used to ask, “What is the church and what on earth…
Tag: Building Relationships
3 Reasons to Collaborate With Other Youth Groups
Three Reasons to Collaborate with Other Youth Groups A Presbyterian, Methodist, Nazarene, and Christian church…
Transformation Through the Eyes of a Student
Ever since I can remember, I’ve always gone to church. I’m a pastor’s kid, so…
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…
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…
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…