by Leo Chavarria | Apr 24, 2018 | Expert Post, Featured, Front Page, Professionalism
The day began well, but halfway through I was calling 9-1-1 with a fire extinguisher in hand… Situations like that can be draining. For you it might not be a literal fire – maybe it’s an angry parent who didn’t like a comment you made or a teen whom you’ve...
by Leo Chavarria | Jan 16, 2018 | Featured, Front Page, Methodology, Resource, Uncategorized
Programs in Youth Ministry are a very common platform for providing fellowship, formation and overall growth in young people. Whether it’s a large group, discipleship group, or monthly small group they all have their place under the umbrella of ministry. Here are some...
by Leo Chavarria | Nov 30, 2017 | Featured, Front Page, Leadership, Uncategorized
The fall is quickly coming to an end and you might find yourself reflecting on this wild, new role as youth minister. Questions such as, “Am I doing a good job?” might be circling your brain. This is always a great opportunity to ponder on how you are doing in this...
by Leo Chavarria | Sep 18, 2017 | Culture, Discipleship, Featured, Front Page, Inspiration, Leadership
People often ask me “What is Youth Ministry?” I italicize ‘is’ because they are not asking what I do in Youth Ministry, or what is it like in the experiential sense. Is refers to a metaphysical understanding of the what—Youth Ministry. The ‘is’ of Youth...
