My story is about longevity in youth ministry and at the same church, but what happens when staying at the same church is not an option? How do you transition well and keep in youth ministry for the long haul? Enjoy Todd Pearage’s story! There is much to learn from him:

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CONTROLLED CHAOS CONVERSATION WITH JUSTIN HERMAN. Hear a heartfelt conversation between Kurt Johnston and Justin Herman on Justin loosing his youth ministry job. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-0054-i-lost-my-job-so-you-dont-have-to-youth/id1354292517?i=1000431686556&mt=2

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