How to Conduct a Job Interview for a Church Intern

Hiring a summer intern for your church—especially in areas like youth, worship, or kids ministry—is a big deal. You’re not just filling a short-term role. You’re investing in a future leader, someone who will be representing your church, connecting with people, and potentially exploring a lifetime of ministry. So how do you make the most

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From Sunscreen to Syllabi: 7 Tips to Transition from Summer to School-Year

The summer was a whirlwind—camps, mission trips, water games, late-night heart-to-hearts, and maybe even a slip-n-slide baptism or two (JK). But now, as Walmart swaps out pool floats for pencils, it’s your cue: fall is coming. And with it, a whole new rhythm for your youth ministry. So how do you transition well from the

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What You Need To Know To Have An Intern

Hosting a summer intern for the first time is both exciting and a big responsibility. You’re not just giving them something to do—you’re helping form a future leader, possibly even someone who will go into full-time ministry. Here’s a practical list of what you’ll need to know, learn, and prepare to make sure their experience

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7 Ways to Take Care of Your Soul (So You Don’t Burn Out and Start a Llama Farm Instead)

Youth workers, let’s be real for a second. Ministry is amazing, but it’s also exhausting. Between late-night texts from students, last-minute sermon rewrites, and somehow always being in charge of stacking chairs, it’s easy to run on empty. But here’s the truth: you can’t pour into others if your own soul is running on fumes.

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