At 21 years old with permission from my Pastor, I started the youth group for my church. Little did I know that I would be a youth pastor for the next 9 years of my life. I just wanted a place for teenagers to come and have fun hanging out while they got to know Jesus, but it became so much more than that.

I loved my kids. I loved every moment.

Teenagers need God. They need to know how to hear and be led by the Holy Spirit. And they need to be loved. I learned so much during my time with them - how to lead, prepare messages, work with volunteers & parents, how to be consistent week in and week out, year after year, and how to deal with the many challenges that come with being in the ministry.

This book is compilation of my time with them. I learned a lot of lessons throughout those years that I want to pass on to future youth pastors and leaders. May it be a blessing to you as you minister to God’s kids.