It is hard to believe that over thirty years of youth ministry have already passed. What a journey it has been! I often say, "The years will teach you what the days never know."

This series, "The Decades Speak," is a compilation of thirty of the most significant and impacting principles I have learned along the way. It's a wealth of insights and lessons learned through the hard knocks of youth ministry over the years. Let this resource be encouragement and strength for both your own heart and for your ministry.

Lovingly on Your Side,

This is Part 1 of 8, covering Lessons #1-5

Lesson #1 - The call is higher than the fall...remembering that failure is never final.

Lesson #2 - He who spends the most time wins...having a never give-up attitude.

Lesson #3 - The Stagecoach Principle...holding yourself to higher standards.

Lesson #4 - Your attitude towards them, determines their attitude towards you.

Lesson #5 - Never underestimate the average or overlook the good...becoming a frog kisser.