YPT Podcast ep.87: Managing Expectations in Youth Ministry (Joseph Bradley)
Everyone has expectations: you do, and so do your students, parents, volunteers, and church leaders. How can you identify people's expectations and respond with humility and confidence when you don't quite "meet expectations"?
When Parents and Youth Pastors Disagree
What do you do when youth leaders and parents disagree about a teenager’s spiritual condition? This is a sensitive but common situation for youth leaders to handle with wisdom.
Friday Review (4/22/22)
A weekly list of helpful articles from other sites, in a variety of categories, for youth workers to read, reflect on, and/or discuss with parents and volunteers.
Pastoring Students Through Church Conflict
Whether the church has a toxic culture that’s being unaddressed, is in active conflict between the members or staff, or is trying to heal after a church split - it will be very difficult to lead a healthy youth ministry. Here are seven reminders and recommendations to keep in mind as you navigate the stress of pastoral leadership during conflict.