My wife and I made the decision to keep our kids with us during our church’s worship services very early on in our ministry. (For the record, Peggy and I have 3 children – all of whom were born during my first full-time ministry as a youth pastor. It’s also important to note that I… Keep Reading
It was my goal to make my book, Going On For God: Encouraging the Next Generation to Grow Up and Go On For God, both Biblically-based and as practical and life-related as possible. My prayer is that it can be utilized in your church as a catalyst for a conversation between Christian parents and church… Keep Reading
The books are flying off the presses in seemingly endless numbers; and frankly, I’m sick of hearing the statistics about the young adults who are dropping out of church. (I know, I know – I listed some of these stats in my own books and posts!) But, please keep reading. I want to read about… Keep Reading
I am a 66-year-old-youth pastor. My hair and beard have been gray for several decades now – and I can’t play the guitar. I don’t have a TikTok account and I’ve never played Fortnite. I’m too old to play tackle football with kids (or with anyone for that matter), and I hate staying up all… Keep Reading
The apostle Paul had it right when he challenged his student, Timothy, to “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12). The context of this verse gives clear indication that this great missionary leader was… Keep Reading
What should our youth ministries look like after our students can return to our church buildings for youth groups? I am wondering if there will be a “new normal”; and if so, what should change from the way we did ministry before COVID-19? Here are a few of my thoughts about some key categories of… Keep Reading
"Mentoring is doing what you do, just doing that with someone younger than you, or with someone who needs a mentor." Keep Reading
Contact Mel at: Mel@visionforyouth.com You can download my informational flyer at: www.GoingOnForGod.com – Click “Virtual Seminar”. Thanks. Keep Reading
I’ve seen so many posts on various social media outlets recently that the Coronavirus pandemic gives Christian parents the opportunity to truly disciple their own kids. Several posts list ways church youth workers are partnering with parents for the spiritual benefit of the kids. In some cases, those situations may indeed be true. However, since… Keep Reading