by Abby Kyle | Feb 4, 2020 | Featured, Front Page, Inspiration, Uncategorized
While not-so-innocently meandering around the Hobby Lobby this month, I found myself drawn, as usual, to the décor aisles. Scattered about the adorable canvas signs (silently beckoning, “Buy me!”) I noticed a few signs with the phrase “Choose Joy” artfully painted on...
by Abby Kyle | Apr 10, 2019 | Featured, Front Page, Uncategorized
Thankfully, it’s not often that someone walks into the youth office with a desire to do damage. Unfortunately, we often miss red flags in volunteers who have a great desire to do good, but end up causing harm. We’re going to tackle some common misconceptions about...
by Abby Kyle | Feb 20, 2019 | Featured, Front Page, Methodology, Resource
We all need it. Here’s how to make it actually happen. A personal retreat is a necessity for anyone giving their heart in ministry. Let’s talk more about what that looks like, why it’s worth taking, and how to structure it. What is a personal retreat? A personal...
by Abby Kyle | Apr 19, 2018 | Culture, Featured, Front Page, Professionalism
What I’m about to say might annoy some of my fellow youth ministers: I’ve never been burnt out in my ministry. Sure, I’ve been frustrated. I’ve cried, yelled, hid from my coworkers, and every other inadvisable coping mechanism while climbing the massive mountain of...
