Building Ministry Leaders
For anyone who has been in ministry for some time, you’ve witnessed or done too many bake sales, car washes, or pulpit pleas to fund ministry events (honestly, even if you’ve just done one, it may feel like too many). Well I say, “off with its head!” We need to shift our perspectives on fundraising … Continue reading Death to Fundraising
It was great meeting you at the Dallas Ministry Conference. In this post, you will find all things related to our Dallas Ministry Conference presentations and more. Next Level Ministry seeks to foster excellence in ministry leadership through ministry coaching & consultation, speaking & trainings, and empowering through resources. Your success in ministry is our … Continue reading Dallas Ministry Conference 2017
Sometimes, we need God's mercy in order to find clarity in our situations. Confession allows us to enter a new perspective, and it can change you and your ministry with its power. https://youtu.be/ZmoMBZzyRVo https://contentupgrade.me/mA4NkyJ5
Fear 15,000 years ago when you went out into the wild and you got nervous, you turned the other way. Journeying into the uncomfortable or unknown could be fatal. Today that same instinct exists. When you meet someone new or find yourself facing an uncomfortable situation, your mind and body often tell you to run. … Continue reading Be Confident and Courageous
Sometimes there are unexpected solutions to the obstacles in your ministry. And sometimes God uses you in a way that seems counter-intuitive. But trust in His plan and invite Him into your problems https://youtu.be/Tevoe7Tb2YU https://contentupgrade.me/mA4NkyJ5
Summer is almost over. For the field of youth ministry, summer is a hiring season. I know of a number of parishes that are hiring here in my diocese. This process can seem difficult and intimidating. Submitting a resume and preparing for an interview can give you butterflies that remind you of asking someone on … Continue reading How to Succeed in a Youth Ministry Interview
Coming Up For Air I sat down with a friend the other day. And, as we indulged in a hipster lunch in some gourmet coffee shop, he shared his plans to take a month off this summer. He is an excellent youth minister who has not come up for air in years. I was fascinated … Continue reading Don’t Clear the Backlog Just Yet
Recently, I had an amazing ministry experience where the teens debated against the adult leaders on certain positions that atheists or anti-Christians often hold. The debate was civil, but the adults, who played the role of the atheists/anti-Christians, did not hold back. The teens found themselves in a safe place to strive and fail. This … Continue reading Freedom in Failure
13 Reasons Why...or Why Not? You've seen the various posts on social media. Netflix made a show and teens are watching it. What to Know It's not a show about suicide, it's a show about manipulating people through suicide. It's not a show for teenagers, its rated MA for Mature Adults, I've never met someone … Continue reading 13 Reasons Why: A Youth Ministry Perspective