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10 Things That'll Get You Fired

From FreeYouthMinistry.com on Tuesday, April 1, 2003
in the "Articles" Category.
Here’s some breaking news: It’s no fun to get fired. Just ask a youth leader who’s been through it. After years in youth ministry, I’ve seen enough to know what it takes to get the hook. Avoid these mistakes, and you have a shot at enjoying a long ride at your current church.

Reality Bites And Some Churches Have Fangs

From FreeYouthMinistry.com on Tuesday, October 1, 2002
in the "Articles" Category.
A few years ago, Your Church magazine ran a series about "Forced Exits" (Mar/Apr 1996). They reported that almost one fourth of senior pastors had been fired, forced to resign, or pressured to resign. They also discovered that 91 percent of senior pastors knew three to four pastors who'd been forced to exit. I personally know four youth pastors who've lost their jobs this past year.

Kids Who Should've Stayed Home

From FreeYouthMinistry.com on Friday, June 1, 2001
in the "Articles" Category.
Mission trips often spark life changes. Most mission participants will return home with a different perspective on life, ministry, and compassion, but some will have a difficult time dealingwith all they experience.