Scott loves Jesus, loves fun, and loves having fun helping others encounter Jesus. At his core, Scott believes youth ministry should be joyful, engaging, and life-giving, while also creating space for moments of real depth and encounter. For him, joy is often the doorway to transformation.

His heart for ministry has been deeply shaped through relationships. Accompanying young people through honest questions, difficult seasons, and meaningful encounters with God has given Scott a deep respect for the role youth ministers play in creating spaces where teens can discover who God created them to be and respond to that call with freedom and confidence.

Scott has spent more than 20 years in parish youth ministry and has served as a Director with Alpha USA for seven years. As a spiritual director, certified life coach, and graduate of Encounter School of Ministry, he is passionate about integrating practical leadership, spiritual formation, and lived experience to support and strengthen Catholic youth ministry.

Scott and his wife, Jill, have shared a life of ministry throughout their 25 years of marriage. Together, they have raised three adult children and remain deeply grateful for the many ways God has guided their family and their service to the Church.

Scott Bagshaw