Ants at the Picnic and Other Things That Don’t Go Well

We asked youth ministry veterans to share stories and lessons learned from moments when things didn't go well. 

Let's face it. Not everything in youth ministry goes well. Things don't turn out as we planned. Or unexpected circumstances blow up in our face. 

Our hope is that as you read these stories from veterans you can learn to laugh at yourself when you make mistakes, too!

Articles on Ants at the Picnic and Other Things That Don’t Go Well

• Bad Judgment, Detached Retinas, and a Lot of Stupid
• Boys Will Be Boys
• Forgot My Bag
• How Many Turns?
• Know Your Audiences
• Leadership is Lonely - Are You?
• The Little Generator That Could