Truth In The Trenches

Youth ministry can feel like navigating tumultuous waters. Yes, it can be that daunting. One moment, they're chilling; the next, they’re testing the limits with statements that could give even...

As a dog owner, one of the things my wife and I taught our dog Oso was to be okay with being alone, which worked great whenever we were cleaning...

Relocation is a concept that goes beyond a traditional youth ministry approach and truly has changed the way I think about urban youth work. It involves intentionally moving into marginalized...

A few weeks ago, I was in a sanctuary with many youth pastors at the Forum of Youth Ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary. It’s one of my favorite times each...

One of the most significant obstacles we face in urban youth work is addressing the challenges faced by the parents of the youth we serve. It's no secret that many...

Doing ministry alone was something I never wanted to do when I started almost 22 years ago. I knew that if I wanted to succeed in my work, I would...

Back when I was in high school, I remember buying a used moped that was so janky it lasted me no more than 2 weeks! To be fair, as janky...

Youth ministry — the juggling act between serious discussions and scarfing down pizza. Our collective quest is to teach students a rich faith that guides them through the labyrinth of...