All posts in Mental Toughness

February 22, 2011 · 8 Comments

Inside The Youth Ministry Mental Game: 12 Things I’ve Learned About The Youth Pastor’s Mind

I strongly believe there are many psychological costs for being in youth ministry.

Jason Bourne’s Basics For Youth Pastors: Developing Tactical Thought, Mastering Biblical Languages, and Leveraging Technology

January 18, 2011 · 3 Comments

I am obsessed with Jason Bourne. In fact, I have been known to dream about getting into the CIA. If I am bored and nothing is on TV, I will

5 Dumb Things Youth Pastors Do

May 27, 2010 · 5 Comments

Youth pastors are notorious for doing and saying dumb stuff. Top 5 Things Youth Pastors Do: Eat really unhealthy The youth pastor schedule is not ideal for eating healthy. We eat

A Reminder To Youth Pastors

March 22, 2010 · 1 Comment

What matters most as a committed--common youth pastor who is employed at an Evangelical church? After much contemplation, here is my list: 1. Back Your Church Leadership 100% Many youth pastors

Youth Pastorate 201: Protecting Yourself From the Doctrine Dogs

January 5, 2010 · 2 Comments

Theologically trash talking among other trained youth pastors can be fun, but one needs to be careful and mindful. It doesn’t matter if a youth pastor is a