Every year I do shirts for my camp cabin recreation competitions. My students love them. I keep the design a secret until we arrive at camp and hand them out. I also like to taunt them with a fake “reveal”...

This week is Spring Break for my student. Last week our Life Group boys asked us to plan a fun day for them. Something super cool and rare happened. Only 1 kid showed up. In a youth pastor Facebook group...

Repetition and caring builds positive memories. In their adult years, I want my Life Group students to look back on good times they had in high school and remember Life Group. One of the positive memories I create each year...

Yesterday we “welcomed” our newest High School Ministry team member at Saddleback Church. Makes me glad I’m a volunteer, not a staff member....

Several years ago my life group started a tradition of calling students who missed group during the beginning of group. A hate call: – Is a way to let students know they matter and are missed – Is an encouragement...

I’m not great at celebrating each of the birthdays in my life group. Each year, to help make up for that, I throw a birthday party for my boys. This year, I planned a little mayhem on the side. As...