With nearly 20 years on youth ministry staff, Russell teaches youth ministry, leadership, and education at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas. Married to his wife Laurie, they have two sons. Previously an animator and freelance illustrator before going into ministry, Russell enjoys drawing, reading, writing, and doing triathlons.
Congratulations! You’ve made it for 10 years in youth ministry. But what does it take to really go the distance and finish well when burnout isn’t an option? Hear some of the research and join the discussion on the phenomenon of extended tenure in youth ministry and how it applies to your next decade.
We won’t be looking at stock market trends, but there’s plenty of research in fields related to adolescent culture, developmental psychology, sociology, and education that are worth paying attention to. Come join other seasoned veterans who’ll be turned loose to unpack the “so what?” implications of relevant research for youth ministry.
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