Why are you in ministry?
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.
The Stride: Signs of Poor Self Care
I want to discipline myself, pace myself and take care of myself so that I can continue to serve God and His church far into the future.
The Stride: Youth Worker Devotional Life
Studies among pastors puts the devotional life in the top five most pressing needs of pastors and the top five personal and professional experiences impacting DCEs.
The Stride: Hitting Your Stride
Hitting your stride in ministry is connected to hitting your stride in your faith walk.
The Stride: Going the Distance
What it takes to go the distance in youth ministry.
The Stride: The Tree Always Wins
DCE Bob McKinney gives an important lesson on physical and spiritual safety.
The Stride: All of Life is Worship
Discover the potential for your ministry by taking to heart Bob McKinney’s Axiom #5: All of Life is Worship.
The Stride: Ask the Two Questions
Veteran DCE, Bob McKinney shares insights into lessons, both big and not-so-big that he has encountered in his years in youth ministry.
The Stride: My First Youth Ministry Injury: Or, the Day I Realized I Was Old
Turning 35 doesn’t age one out of a job in youth ministry when the focus is on the ministry and not the programs. Discover practical ways to keep the pace through the middle years of ministry.
The Stride: Longevity in Youth Ministry
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.