Husband. Dad to 5. Student Ministry Pastor. Follower of Jesus. Yatta yatta.

IN SEARCH OF THE REAL DEAL

I'm not a fan of fake stuff.  I don't like fake Christmas trees.  I don't like fake coffee.  Fake trucks- you know the ones that are lifted and go to the mall instead of the woods- lame!  Fake sugar is in everything- and it's lame too.  Fake flowers. … [Continue reading]

CHRISTMAS IDEA-RAMA

We had our small group Christmas Party last night. We played way too many games and had too much fun and ran out of time to do our "bible study portion" which we planned to spend 20 minutes on.  I'm lame, but it was fun.  In case you want some last … [Continue reading]

DESIGNING SPACES THAT MATTER

I spend a lot of time on design.  Not because I'm a great graphic artist, painter, or designer (cuz I'm not).  But more because I care deeply about space, visuals, and the nonverbal communication of even architecture and how it makes you feel.   I … [Continue reading]

DOWNLOAD YOUTH MINISTRY DOT COM

Ever wished you could have some great ministry resources at iTunes prices?  Like if you could score a message series or a resource for say... uh.. .99 cents then you'd do it!Well dream no more! My friends Josh Griffin and Matt McGill have launched … [Continue reading]

PLANNING RETREATS FOR MORE THAN MINISTRY

Every youth pastor I know plans retreats.  They give their time and effort and some of their best creative energy into retreat planning because they know that retreats can and do change lives.  Despite the fact that they always cost additional time, … [Continue reading]