“In a fast food world we youth ministers are growing garden vegetables. ”
“I wish youth pastors would know that we are in such an amazing position of privilege and that try as you might, you can’t fix people, but you can help ”
11 Things I Wish I Knew In The Beginning As A Youth Pastor
This is a must read from Jon and has spawned a series of other posts here and here.


In our fifth installment of women in youth ministry Chad sits down with Becky Gilbert to learn from her years of #YM wisdom and learn that Lockins do affirm youth ministry callings. Lean in as Becky shares the truth of what it means to be called and follow through for the long haul. It is such a needed encouragement.