by Crystal Marchand | Oct 2, 2018 | Discipleship, Featured, Front Page
As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. (1 Peter 4:10) Each person has wonderful talents and gifts given to them by God. These gifts are meant for the service of others. As youth ministers who lead a team of...
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 Mary Mullan | Sep 25, 2018 | Evangelization, Featured, Front Page
As a baby youth minister, my biggest apprehension was how to best work with parents. My year of service had been filled with intergenerational Ministry. I had learned about how important it was to have a relationship with parents as a youth minister. The difference?...
by Michael Marchand | Sep 11, 2018 | Featured, Front Page, Inspiration, Top
Back in January of 2006, I was coasting through my last semester of college. Everything was all set: I’d graduate in May and get married in August, but there was one big issue… I didn’t have a job lined up. I was home for winter break when I got an...
by Carol Wiget | Sep 5, 2018 | Discipleship, Featured, Front Page, Leadership
As we prepare for our elaborate Fall Kick-Offs designed to reel in the teens and get them hooked on our absolutely amazing youth ministry programs, I am reminded of my past failures in achieving what is most important in a new beginning. Welcoming new teens is not a...
by Bryan Ramsey | Aug 28, 2018 | Featured, Front Page, Leadership
We ministers always tend to think outwardly. We want to serve our youth, our parish, our community. There needs to be times that we look inwardly. Do we know our gifts and use them? Do we look at our staff and recognize the gifts other bring to the team and maximize...
