Dear Jonathan,I have a problem that I just don't know what to do about.. I have a teen in my Youth group who's nearly 16, she's bright, outgoing, and athletic. The only problem is that she can't seem to stay away from home for longer than one night. She gives in to homesickness, and won't even attempt to enjoy...
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Can you share insight on how to deal with homeschooled students in your youth ministry?
I was wondering if you had some insight on homeschoolers? Not just that they are dorks, but how do you deal with them? I'm a fairly new youth pastor, and our youth group is approx. 70% home school and then a mix of public and private Christian school. I'm finding out normal school kids aren't very...
Jonathan, How do you get a group of older churchy teenagers to get into praying and really see how important it is?Rachel McCaffery, NZAnswer(Actually a FEEBLE ATTEMPT AT AN ANSWER)Rachel, Good question. That's not an easy one - and I won't claim to know all the answers.But let me offer this. How do you convince a boy to write...
I'm 18 and teaching grades 5 and 6 class in Sunday school, and am so excited for what's in store for these great kids. Do you have any advice about things I should prepare them for when they are about to enter our youth group next year? -Rachelle-AnswerI'm glad you're working with 5th and 6th. Those kids have big...
For the past couple of years of high school I have really been interested in youth ministry or counseling. This year for my gr.12 work experience through my school I am working along side my youth pastor. I have learned a lot about what it means to be a youth pastor and all the things that go along with...
Is it ok for single youth pastors to date one of their single leaders?Dusty, Hobbs, NMAnswerDusty,Thanks for the question.But first - your name is Dusty. I've known guy Dustys and girl Dustys. (is a plural Dusty "Dusties," "Dustys," or "Dusti'") I don't know which you are - so I'll be a typical male and assume you're a male! (besides,...