Here is some of what I’m feeling, learning, and experiencing this month since being fired as a youth pastor.

I wish that title was there for shock-value only, but unfortunately it’s not. I was fired and need prayer to discern what’s next.

Growing up as a pastor’s kid, I know what it feels like to get the “left-over” time from ministry. I may be repeating that lately with my family.

You gave great suggestions for the LISM book cover last month. Now vote for one of these designs!

This past Thursday at 12:02am my wife gave birth to our little boy, Ezekiel Ryan Schmoyer!

Vote for the cover design of my new book that comes out from Youth Specialties/Zondervan in February!

It’s often difficult to thrive spiritually when serving in ministry. Here are 5 things that help me grow when I’m spiritually dry and dull.

How do you handle the expectation to be spiritually growing all the time as a role models for teenagers?