This week Neil Diamond made the front page thanks to American Idol Neil Diamond week. Tonight I came home from youth group to see him performing on my television set. I'm so glad Neil finally made the cool cat list.This is a little known weird … [Continue reading]
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES

One of the traditions of our desert trip has been some team building activities.Year 1 was a task that involved taking a 20ft 4x4 and moving it though a set course in the vertical position, using only ropes to keep it off the ground and upright. Year … [Continue reading]
SURPRISES ARE OVERRATED
Wrote another article for Simply Youth Ministry that surfaced today.Here's a bite size chunk:Some surprises are fun. An unexpected birthday bash with your best friends. Christmas presents. The prize winning bottle cap from a Snapple Contest. A Willy … [Continue reading]
FOOD, FUN, AND SPIRITUAL LIFE CHANGE
That's what I'm expecting this weekend on our annual high school mens trip to the desert.This year we're taking 23 high school young men and 9 adult mentors from our church along with 12 students and 3 adults from a church across town. 47 total. … [Continue reading]
WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO START A CHURCH?
This question comes in waves, maybe every 6 months or so. It's been mentioned 4x to me in the last week.The last time I gave it any real thought I was looking for a job and in a state of transition and I actually seriously considered making a run at … [Continue reading]
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