by Elizabeth Feller | Jul 24, 2018 | Featured, Front Page, Leadership, Professionalism, Top
Just about every week there comes a point where I find myself thinking, “why won’t they just TELL me what they think?!” I’m talking about my coworkers, my family, my toddler–they all have their moments where it seems like I can’t...
by Mary Mullan | Jul 3, 2018 | Featured, Inspiration, Professionalism, Resource
The first year of ministry is challenging. There, I said it. I’m in my third year of professional ministry, and with all of the ups and downs and constant transition, it is difficult to maintain a steady prayer life, social life, and an overall healthy lifestyle. As a...
by Mary Mullan | Apr 26, 2018 | Featured, Front Page, Professionalism
Youth Ministry is one of the greatest jobs in the world. Those of us who are called to work in this way, feel incredibly blessed to do it. However, burnout can occur pretty quickly if we don’t take care of ourselves spiritually, mentally, and physically. You start to...
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 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...
by Marissa Paoletti | Apr 12, 2018 | Featured, Front Page, Professionalism
It has long been the common wisdom in youth ministry circles to stress the importance of developing a team of volunteers to serve the youth. This very wise advice moves from a goal to be achieved, to a necessity when the professional youth minister needs to take a...
