This year, we participated in our fifth year, as a church, in a local mission trip, called workcampNE. The main focus of these week-long trips is to serve those less fortunate. This involves doing home repair and cleanup with several other youth groups. (Head to workcampne.com for more info on this ministry, and if you … Continue reading workcampNE 2012 Reflections
Shining Like Stars at SICSC 2012
This past weekend, I flew to St. Louis, and then drove to southern Illinois (actually, I just rode along) for a chance to speak and play music at Southern Illinois Christian Service Camp. This was the fourth time I have made this trip, and it seems to get better every year. In addition to working … Continue reading Shining Like Stars at SICSC 2012
Living with the End in Mind
I just finished talking to one of the ladies in our church about my upcoming speaking engagements. Specifically, I'll be talking about Nehemiah at WorkcampNE this year. It is something I felt God calling me to do, but I have to admit that I am still a bit nervous. I guess that is a good … Continue reading Living with the End in Mind
Happy 30th Anniversary Mom & Dad!
My parents are currently out celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary on a cruise in the Bahamas. While I wish I was there with them, since I've never been on a cruise, I also cannot think of a better way for them to celebrate. They are together, in an area many refer to as "paradise," and … Continue reading Happy 30th Anniversary Mom & Dad!
No Orange Conference 2012 for Me
Hey, everyone. First of all, I apologize for the lack of posts lately. Life and ministry have been incredibly busy. Also, I wanted to let you all know to not expect any Orange Conference posts from me this week. Normally, my blog would be overrun with all the summaries, photos, and videos I take at … Continue reading No Orange Conference 2012 for Me
High School to College Transition: Beginning the Journey
One of the areas of youth/student ministry that I strongly believe is lacking in American churches is the transition to college. We do a good job of meeting teenagers while they are in middle school and high school, but often, we do very little after graduation. After reading The Slow Fade last year, it has … Continue reading High School to College Transition: Beginning the Journey
Reflections on Taking Up My Cross to Follow Jesus, Away from Family
This morning, I received a phone call from my father, where he proceeds to tell me my sister was involved in a car accident. To sum up what happened, her and a friend were rear-ended while sitting on the side of the road. She has been released from the hospital with a mild concussion, neck … Continue reading Reflections on Taking Up My Cross to Follow Jesus, Away from Family
Orange and Upward Partnering Together
Two of my favorite organizations have announced they are officially partnering up for future ministry. Orange, the people behind most the family ministry things I talk about, and Upward, a church-sponsored sports league, will soon be joining forces. The curriculum writers at Orange will be providing three components of Upwards' experience -- the weekly practice devotions … Continue reading Orange and Upward Partnering Together
What would you like to hear about this year?
This year, one of my goals is to blog more. This will involve more general things about my life too, because I don't feel I always have a ton of insight to share about ministry. The question is, though, what would you like to hear about this year? What types of things do you want … Continue reading What would you like to hear about this year?
YM Resource – Free eBooks for Youth Ministry
Ever since my wife received her Kindle as a birthday gift last year, I have loved the idea of digital books. In fact, I eventually bought myself one, and we are in the process of trying to figure out how to get all our bookshelves onto these little devices. Brandon Schmidt over at Youth Pastor … Continue reading YM Resource – Free eBooks for Youth Ministry
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