by Leo Chavarria | Sep 27, 2018 | Featured, Front Page, Leadership, Professionalism
No matter how long you have been in Youth Ministry you will discover quickly that effective communication is absolutely key. Communication with God, your pastor, volunteers or teens—anyone connected to the mission—is a must. Here are a few things to keep in mind when...
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...
