What does a Rural Ministry Specialist do?
In my work with National Network of Youth Ministries, I get asked this question a lot. A few weeks ago, I had …
Help Wanted…
Today’s teenagers are struggling with issues that I never would have dreamed of as a teen. Many of them also lack the …
An interesting observation….
I visit many churches as part of my role with NNYM. They have been different denominations and sizes, but a pattern emerges …
Microsoft Will Never Call You…
Microsoft will never call you about a virus, lottery, or your upgrade options. They have said as much.Right Here. They do not …
More Thoughts on The Future of Rural Youth Ministry…
In my book, Rural Youth Ministry, I spend some time talking about the future of youth ministry in rural communities. Almost three …
Four Social Media Tools I Use…
Every once in a while, I get asked the question “who has time for social media?”. The answer to that is “nearly …
Four Things Cryptomining Can Teach You About Ministry
The people who have not heard of Cryptomining are in the majority, so lets begin here. To give a very simple definition, …
You’re Tracking The Wrong Metrics in Rural Ministry…
I know, I used a buzzword. Whether you are in Church Growth, Business, Marketing, SEO, or Fantasy Sports, the word “Metrics” carrries …
The Blogging Congregation…
I attend a small church in a rural community. I’m talking less than 150 on Sunday morning small. Yet, I see two …
Is This A Lesson on Grace?
http://www.androidauthority.com/thief-returns-stolen-phone-to-owner-but-does-that-really-make-things-right-644171/ How would you respond? Demand justice or give mercy? Are you more like the phone owner or the Police? Share your …
Don’t be a “Bath and Body Works” Youthworker…
Note to our female readers: This post is written by a male. We see things a little differently, and that’s ok. Hang …
One?
Youthworker, I’m going to ask a single question that I was never asked at the last church where I served, or the …