Len's Articles

Reality Bites And Some Churches Have Fangs
Youthworker
Sep/Oct 2002
When I began my first full-time youth ministry position, I had a utopian view of what it'd be like working in a church. I believed that since everyone loved Jesus it'd be an ideal work environment; I expected to hear "Kum-Bah-Yah" in the background as we closed our staff meetings. Reality hit me soon after the last book went from box to bookshelf.
10 Things That'll Get You Fired
Group Magazine
March-April, 2003
Is your job secure? Here's a surprising rundown of "sins" that'll get you the hook. 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.
10 Things That'll Get You Fired & 10 Things That'll Make You Indispensable
Kids Who Should've Stayed Home
Reprinted from Youthworker May/June 2001--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.Read more
Journaling the Journey
Reprinted from Youthworker May/June 2001--How do you help your students interact with God's Word, reflect on what God is doing during a mission trip, respond to God's work and remember it years later?Ê A Mission Trip Journal!Read more
"Another Viewpoint on Vocational Counseling"
Reprinted from Youthworker-May/June 1998--I used to repeat this credo to student when the were faced with making career choices: "There are headaches and heartaches in ministry, but you know two things--you can do nothing else and what you do pleases God." I wanted to get as many of my students, as possible, interested in becoming youth workers, missionaries, and senior pastors (athough I personally don't understand the last choice). Read more

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