by Various Authors
The Stride is all about longevity in youth ministry…how to survive, thrive, and stick with youth ministry for the long haul. It’s written by people who have been doing youth ministry for 15+ years and is for anyone wanting to go the distance in ministry.
Ministry can have the potential to become very routine. Programs that a youth minister, teacher or pastor inherit can carry high priorities and are often very valuable programs. Newly introduced events can also quickly attain this status if they are well done and seen to be beneficial. And, while you appreciate people
Continue the running metaphor for ministry in this month’s column. Whether you run or not, consider how to incorporate the concept of “intense workouts” into your ministry programs.
Part three of our six month “The Stride” series gets real about the need to strengthen your core – your faith – through discipline and the Word.
In this column, veteran Lutheran church worker, Ed Staude continues his analogy of running the “ministry race.”
This introduction to our regular column, The Stride, explores running as a metaphor for effective youth programming. Check it out!
Is it possible to be a church worker after the age of 35? Absolutely! Veteran youth worker Dr. Steve Christopher offers encouragement and advice on staying the youth ministry course and avoiding burnout.