Let’s Start a Book Club!
In my last post, three things happened. I told you about three books I read last month. I said that Brooklyn Lindsey and I really, really, really want to start a book club. Approximately five zillion...
View Article5 Reasons I’m Excited for The Orange Conference 2016
So listen. I’ve been to a total of eight Orange Conferences in my lifetime (once as a volunteer, six times as a church leader, and once as an Orange staff member), and there is one thing I can tell...
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Weird March Holidays to Celebrate in Youth Ministry
This post is part of a 12-part series about weird holidays in youth ministry. See them all right here! As you may have heard me say recently, I am always looking for an excuse to have a party. It’s...
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3 Books I Read in February
Last year, I didn’t do a great job of making reading a priority. Which is depressing, because reading books is pretty much my first love. So this year, I decided to get my priorities straight once...
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5 Kinds of Social Media Posts that Engage Teenagers
Picture this with me. You’re about to post something new on your ministry’s social media channels. Are you picturing it? Great. You frame your image beautifully. You add a sweet filter. You spend ten...
View ArticleRecruiting Consistent Small Group Leaders for Your Youth Ministry
One of the best things we can do to help a kid experience community is to give them a small group leader who knows them, loves them, and shows up consistently. But if there’s one thing every church...
View ArticleThe Awkward Moments Contest
You guys. Friday, March 18 is Awkward Moments Day. So I feel like we should talk about our awkward youth ministry moments. And then I’ll give away a prize for the best one. Because I love awkward...
View ArticleBuilding a Better Teaching Strategy for Your Youth Ministry
This week, I had the chance to teach a couple of breakout sessions at The Orange Conference 2015! Here are my notes (as promised) from the session I co-led with the great and smart and super awesome...
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Weird April Holidays to Celebrate in Youth Ministry
This post is part of a 12-part series about weird holidays in youth ministry. See them all right here! As you may have heard me say recently, I am always looking for an excuse to have a party. It’s...
View ArticleWeird April Holidays to Celebrate in Youth Ministry
This year on my blog, I’ve decided to introduce you to some of these hidden holiday gems. Every month, I’m highlighting a handful of lesser-known, possibly weird, and definitely wonderful, holidays –...
View ArticleThe Very Best Volunteer Interview Questions for Youth Ministry
So you’re at Starbucks, sitting across the table from a potential new volunteer. This is a big moment. You’re about to decide whether or not this person you barely know is qualified to lead, influence,...
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The Orange Conference 2016: A Recap
Hey pals! Last week, we celebrated yet another magical year of The Orange Conference and, honestly, it was one of the best years yet. This year, I was involved with a few breakouts and conversations...
View ArticleOC16 | XP3 Middle School for Beginners
How do you create weekly environments that engage middle schoolers from start to finish? In this breakout from The Orange Conference 2016, Sarah Bragg and I shared some principles and strategies for...
View ArticleOC16 | Making Fun Strategic in Middle School Ministry
Maybe you think fun couldn’t possibly be strategic. Or maybe you think there’s nothing fun about strategy. But we actually think fun and strategy can be pretty good friends. In this breakout from The...
View ArticleOC16 | XP3 Panel Discussion
There are only two reasons I can imagine for waking up at 5:30am on a Thursday. 1) Because my house is on fire. 2) Because I’m getting ready to grab breakfast at The Orange Conference 2016 with some...
View ArticleMaking Fun Strategic in Youth Ministry
Maybe you think fun couldn’t possibly be strategic. Or maybe you think there’s nothing fun about strategy. But I actually think fun and strategy can be pretty good friends. In this episode, I recap a...
View ArticleCreating Weekly Environments That Engage Students
How do you create weekly environments that engage middle schoolers from start to finish? In this episode recapping a breakout from The Orange Conference 2016, I share some principles and strategies for...
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