12 September 2011 ~ 0 Comments

TYPERINGS SITE

TYPERINGS SITE

If you’re searching for an idea on celebrating tenured leadership you might be interested in typerings.com. The website allows you to build the ring, size, engraving, and font. Here’s a screenshot of a ring idea celebrating a younglife leader anniversary. You decide what you want to put on it. Join our Facebook fanpage. Advertise for [...]

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31 August 2011 ~ 5 Comments

YOUTH LEADER STASH COACHING

YOUTH LEADER STASH COACHING

Since the announcement on my personal blog that I would be available for youth leadership coaching I’ve had a few people ask me about costs and programs for youth leader development. I want to share that for many of you I feel I have as much to learn from as I have to give in [...]

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09 May 2011 ~ 0 Comments

THE ART OF SHOWING UP

THE ART OF SHOWING UP

IMAGE VIA PICMATT It is a tradition in our Young Life area every May to honor our graduating college volunteers.  This year, we decided to let each of the 12 leaders speak parting words to the rest of our area, in hopes it would give younger leaders a vision for how they wanted to spend [...]

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28 February 2011 ~ 4 Comments

SEISMOS 2011

SEISMOS 2011

Conferences are a great way to hear about new ideas, connect with people, and share ideas. Some of the things that happen at conferences that are memorable are the things that happen outside of the sessions. Connecting with people in casual environments help foster community and cultivate leadership discoveries and insights. Seismos is a three [...]

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24 February 2011 ~ 4 Comments

DEAR JIM…

DEAR JIM…

Jim, A few days ago you left a comment on the Stash, “I’m feeling like leaving ministry. I’m tired of drama and fighting.” You are not alone bubba. I love you and you have no idea how often I say these things myself. It can seriously wear you down. I tried emailing you but the [...]

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25 October 2010 ~ 0 Comments

POWERFUL LEADERS

POWERFUL LEADERS

This has long been one of my favorite pictures. Just look at it. A man sets up shop in the middle of political, religious, and cultural conversations and says, “You decide your interest.” If you’re looking to make your youth ministry, program, or community better focus on the cheapest and most affordable tools with time [...]

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13 October 2010 ~ 0 Comments

INFLUENCERS

INFLUENCERS

One of the more difficult things facing youth leaders today is the challenge to create influence within a community for the sake of the Gospel. When I watch this trailer for a forth coming film on how trends and creativity are birthed I can’t help but think about youth workers and the future of both [...]

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11 October 2010 ~ 0 Comments

DECONSTRUCTING THE PROGRAM

DECONSTRUCTING THE PROGRAM

From time to time you need to stop and step outside of yourself and the program you lead in order to renew your focus and determine a program’s effectiveness. Here are a few questions to help spark the conversation. 1. What do people say when you ask, “What is your role and what are your [...]

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