Authors

Leon is a 2018 graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a BA in youth ministry. Having served in various youth ministry roles over the last five years, he currently serves as Student Ministries Director at Journey Community Church located just...

Jeremy graduated from Mississippi College in 1998 with a BA in Christian Studies. He also has an MDIV from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeremy has served with Student Life as a Camp Director, been an interim youth pastor, and is...

Jay currently serves as the Director of Student Ministries at Hope Community Church, a large multi-site church based in Raleigh, NC. When not working with students or leading the student ministry team, you can find him drawing, woodworking, selling his...

Logan is a 10-year veteran of student ministry, who has now stepped over into the nonprofit world as he helps student ministries on an interim basis. An Atlanta native and graduate of Georgia State University, Logan loves everything student ministry-related....

Jon Schaadt has been in Youth Ministry as a Pastor, Coach, and Consultant for over 25 years. He also serves as a Mental Health Coach, providing support for pastors and church communities. When he isn’t sipping coffee, reading a book,...

Chris Hargrove joined YM360 in 2024 as the Managing Editor of Youth Pastor Resources. Before joining the YM360 team, Chris served in youth ministry for 15 years in various church sizes, including smaller and multi-site churches. He finds joy in...

Chris Carpenter is the Worship Arts Director at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Chris has been in full-time ministry for 18 years, working with children, teens, and now adults. His heart and passion is to lead worship and lead people...

A student ministry veteran of over 15 years, Josh currently serves as the high school and college pastor at Christ Community Church, a large multi-site church located in the Chicago-land area, where he's been on staff for nine years. Josh finds a lot of...

Tyler serves as a student pastor on the Middle School team of Hope Community Church, a large multi - site church based in Raleigh, NC. He has been in student ministry settings, at large and small churches, since 2007. As...

Chad has been speaking biblical truth into students’ lives for years. He believes in the importance of relationships and seeks to get to know people when he is away from the stage. Ultimately, Chad hopes to see students moved into...

Alex is the Student Pastor at Vineyard Cincinnati Church, a large church in suburban Cincinnati. He graduated with a BS in Pastoral Ministry and Theology from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2014 and has been serving in full-time ministry since graduating.He...

Kerry joined YM360 in 2021 as Director of Publishing. Prior to joining the YM360 team, Kerry was a youth ministry veteran with 27+ years of experience serving and leading in churches of various sizes, denominations, and multi-site strategies. After nearly...