Hey friends. If you're going to the Simply Youth Ministry Conference this weekend then I'd love to have you join me. Here's my schedule of how you can find me and if you're not going, how you can be praying for me if you're so willing in the week … [Continue reading]
THE HOME FACTOR
February 28, 2012 by 7 Comments
Ok, I have a sincere and genuine question that I would love to hear your comments on. I'm in a seminary class about pastoral care and there's a strong push being made that pastors need to be in people's homes.They argue that good pastors do home … [Continue reading]
THE LINGER FACTOR
February 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
Influence takes time. Friendships take time. There's no fast track to either. I've been reminded lately, however, that they both come from one simple discipline I often fail to do: Linger. Linger means not being the first one to their car when the … [Continue reading]
FINDING GOD IN RANDOM PLACES
February 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
Some people believe that God is found only in the pages of the Bible. Some believe that you can find God in nature. Some people believe you can find God in a conversation with a friend. Some people believe you can find God in heaven and rare … [Continue reading]
HEY PARENTS, TALK TO YOUR YOUTH PASTOR
February 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In the last several weeks I've had several meetings with parents who called me to tell me they were having trouble with their teen. One was super casual and we brainstormed a way to creatively solve a stressed out teen issue that ended with a really … [Continue reading]
Husband. Dad to 5. Student Ministry Pastor. Follower of Jesus. Yatta yatta.
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