When I moved to San Diego about 6 years ago, I left behind a youth ministry that I poured my heart and soul into in Nor Cal. Powerhouse was the place I cut my ministry teeth, experienced life changing trips and retreats, and developed some of my … [Continue reading]
THE POWER OF PRESENCE
September 28, 2010 by 1 Comment
Last weekend I had the honor of officiating the ceremony for my sister-in-law Erica and her now husband Ian. I was the man up front, my wife was matron of honor, and my lovely daughter Becky was a flower girl. Somehow I managed to not get a pic of … [Continue reading]
SERVING AS A TEAM
September 8, 2010 by 1 Comment
This summer I spent 3 days serving the homeless, partnering with an inner-city church, and volunteering downtown with our students on an event we call Project Downtown. It was a small group of middle and high school students (that included my oldest … [Continue reading]
DECLARING WAR ON EXTENDED ADOLESCENCE
September 1, 2010 by 2 Comments
For years, I've been saying that, "As a youth pastor, I don't mind it when a 16 year-old acts 16, what I have great trouble with is when her parent does."Well, now I can add to the list of youth ministry angst, the growing trend in America that … [Continue reading]
I AIN’T BIG TIME, BUT STINA IS
August 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Came home from Yosemite to this reminder that I'm not BIG TIME, but our Middle School Pastor Christina is :)If you wanna be BIG TIME.. then come join us at the NYWC this fall. … [Continue reading]
Husband. Dad to 5. Student Ministry Pastor. Follower of Jesus. Yatta yatta.
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