The Great Balancing Act of Work and Family

The Great Balancing Act of Work and Family

I never fully realized how much of a struggle it would be to balance family and work life. I thought being a Youth Pastor meant my family would somehow be integrated into the work I do. This is true sometimes; however, my kids are young and require a good deal of...
Life in Ministry is More Rhythm Than Reason

Life in Ministry is More Rhythm Than Reason

  I have felt drawn to serve the church in a pastoral/leadership capacity for the better part of ten years now. I started out voluntarily leading the youth group at the church that I had grown up in as well as playing in the worship band each week. At 19 years...
Jesus’ Answer to Being Overwhelmed

Jesus’ Answer to Being Overwhelmed

My only thought, after 59 minutes and 50 seconds of trying to escape this Star Wars themed room, was “I hope this 12 year old knows how to unlock an actual doorknob!” I took my sixth grader group this week, and we escaped with only 5 seconds left! It was...
The Sunday-Monday Gap Kills Church’s Growth

The Sunday-Monday Gap Kills Church’s Growth

One of the most life-giving gifts that pastors can ever give to a local congregation is wise understanding for how to live life as it is meant to be lived; a life of loving service to God and to our neighbors. Try reading the New Testament epistles that way and...