YMJen
Jen Bradbury on Youth Ministry
  • Home
  • Books
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Articles
Jen Bradbury
Oct 12 · 5 min read

How to respond to difficult situations

Recently, a student arrived at our youth ministry's gathering significantly early. So I asked him about his day. Specifically, I asked, What was the worst part of your day?

Immediately, the student responded, “Someone hit me.”

Needless to say, I...

Read more

#counseling #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Jun 23 · 5 min read

Permission to call 24-7

Over the years, I've sat in a number of counseling workshops and classes. Inevitably at such places, we talk about the importance of establishing boundaries with the teens we serve as youth pastors. As part of this, trainers often suggest that you...

Read more

#counseling #crisis #boundaries #babies #breastfeeding #parenting #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Feb 17 · 5 min read

Is a master's degree worth it?

Yesterday, this question popped up in a youth ministry forum I'm a part of:

Do you believe that a Master's Degree is worth it (professionally and economically) for youth pastors? Do the Pros outweigh the Cons? More education is always positive,...

Read more

#youth ministry #education #Huntington #mentor #conferences #counseling #research #scripture #InterVarsity #The Youth Cartel #Jesus gap #ecumenical

Jen Bradbury
Oct 30 · 5 min read

Our Best Ministry Isn't Done By Us

I’ve been in youth ministry long enough to know that eventually, students in my ministry will face crises.

Knowing this, I’ve taken steps to equip adult leaders to minister to students in crises. That way, when crises happen, we’re prepared....

Read more

#counseling #crisis #student leadership

Jen Bradbury
Apr 03 · 5 min read

2 things I've learned about counselings others, even while grieving myself

On Easter, as our opening hymn began, so too did my tears. Fresh tears of grief flowed freely, the result of having endured the most difficult two weeks of my life. Those tears mixed with tears of joy that came from celebrating the risen Christ.

...

Read more

#counseling #death #Easter #grief

Tags

youth ministry books church Jesus parenting Missions scripture student leadership Leaders youth pastor babies Pandemic worship Prayer toddlers

Latest Posts

  • How to respond to difficult situations
  • Permission to call 24-7
  • Is a master's degree worth it?
  • Our Best Ministry Isn't Done By Us
  • 2 things I've learned about counselings others, even while grieving myself

Copyright © 2025 YMJen