I am going to be honest (as if I'm not at other times??) with you all. When I am with students, I often feel like a different person than when I am on my own with a group of adults. With the students, I am outgoing and sometimes crazy. With adults, I am more reserved … Continue reading The Importance of Networking
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
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
Why Go to Orange 2012?
Today marks the opening of registration for The Orange Conference 2012. Many of you might be wondering why I am pushing this conference so much on here. Well, here you go... If you are like me, it is easy to get in a ministry rut. Days go by, and you continue doing ministry the same … Continue reading Why Go to Orange 2012?
Favorite Speakers at Orange: Doug Fields
One of the reasons I love going to any Christian conference is gaining from the wisdom of others. The Orange Conference is no different. One of my favorites is Doug Fields. Many of you in the youth ministry world probably know who he is already. For those who do not, you should get to know … Continue reading Favorite Speakers at Orange: Doug Fields
Why Orange?
As we kick off Orange Blogger Week for September 2011, I'd like to address a simple question of "Why Orange?" For those of you who have been in ministry situations for a while, or just starting, I know a new idea like this could be confusing as to why to change it up. For me, … Continue reading Why Orange?
Register for the Orange Conference 2012
Today official kicks off Orange Blogger Week for September 2011, To start with, I just want to let you know about The Orange Conference, especially since registration opens this week! Below is a TON of information about the conference straight from the ones who put the event together. What is The Orange Conference? OC is premiere gathering … Continue reading Register for the Orange Conference 2012
Ministry Update: Busy Days Ahead
I apologize for not blogging much. In the past several weeks, I have been a bit overwhelmed. Between mission trip fundraising/planning, getting ready for camp, and all other student ministry stuff this summer, I have been quite busy. It doesn't stop, though. We are almost finished with Camp Create at RCC. After that, I will … Continue reading Ministry Update: Busy Days Ahead
“Don’t Fade Away” Volunteer Song from Orange Conference 2011
Each year at the Orange Conference, they perform a song for all volunteers in the church, specifically those serving in children's and student ministries. I can honestly say they are often overlooked and not appreciated enough. I know that I personally would be up a creek without my awesome team of volunteers! To all my … Continue reading “Don’t Fade Away” Volunteer Song from Orange Conference 2011
Doug Fields Explains the Essentials of Youth Ministry Discipleship (Orange 2011)
Discipleship is not a short-term process. It is a question of where they are going to be 5, 10, 20, 30+ years from now. That is something Doug Fields and I both agree upon. In his breakout workshop, Doug goes explains some "Essentials of Youth Ministry Discipleship." Above all, he reminds us that "We do the … Continue reading Doug Fields Explains the Essentials of Youth Ministry Discipleship (Orange 2011)
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