Grateful For My Teens

Grateful For My Teens

by | Dec 1, 2017 | Moments of Grace

We began youth ministry when we were in our early twenties. With a few years of marriage under our belt, we were looking forward to “changing our city” and “loving youth to Jesus.” We led through having all three of our babies, Aaron going back to school and starting...
Faithful Presence: A Testimony of Discipleship

Faithful Presence: A Testimony of Discipleship

by | Oct 6, 2017 | Re-Think

When I was eleven I started going to youth group at our new church, The Yakima Vineyard. I remember my first visit vividly because I was so anxious about not being old enough. I had visions of someone asking my age and kicking me out! That didn’t happen, obviously,...
YP Fail: What I Learned at Puke Camp

YP Fail: What I Learned at Puke Camp

by | Oct 2, 2017 | YP Fails

Hi there, Melissa Lee here to share with you a time I have failed in youth ministry. I am all for vulnerability but I have to admit it took me awhile to come up with something for this post. Most of my youth leader failures are times that I truly, truly failed and it...
Be Still (And Prepare for the Fall!)

Be Still (And Prepare for the Fall!)

by | Aug 30, 2017 | Soul Care

I don’t know about you but my summers are FULL. Overflowing with laughter, coffee, special parties, up late, lazy mornings and being outside. When I have a moment to think about fall (usually once it’s already here) I can feel overwhelmed at the prospect of starting a...