Jul 29, 2026
What can one missionary’s faithfulness set in motion across languages, students, families, and generations?
In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards remembers his friend Dr. Wes Collins and reflects on the extraordinary legacy Wes and his wife, Nancy, built through missions, Bible translation, education,...
Jul 22, 2026
No youth pastor, volunteer, ministry leader, business owner, or parent accomplishes meaningful work alone.
In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards shares the three types of people every effective youth ministry leader needs: mentors, investors, and operators.
Mentors provide wisdom from experience....
Jul 15, 2026
Youth ministry is hard work... but it was never meant to depend on one person doing everything.
In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards shares a practical and biblical challenge for youth pastors, student ministry volunteers, church leaders, and parents: work smarter, not harder, by following Jesus’...
Jul 8, 2026
What if God is working all around you, but you are missing the holy surprises?
In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards shares a powerful message about recognizing God’s unexpected invitations, trusting His plan, and learning to say yes when He opens a door.
After a conversation at church with Larry...
Jul 1, 2026
Summer camp is more than games, music, cabins, and memories.
In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards shares five powerful things God often does through youth ministry summer camps, student ministry retreats, mission trips, and Christian camp experiences.
Whether you are a youth pastor, student ministry...