Over the span of my life, one of the things I am most thankful for are those men from whom I have been able to learn about life. In high school, it was my father and my youth pastor. These men taught me what it meant to work hard and to pursue God with passion. […]
Author Archives: Eddy Barnes
Three Thoughts about Reading from a Rookie Youth Pastor
As a young, inexperienced youth worker, I don’t benefit from the wisdom of years of fruitful experience. Thankfully many of those who have gone before have written books to help those of us who are young, impetuous, and foolish. This is why I read. The challenge is that there is a wealth of wisdom to […]
Three Questions From A Rookie Youth Pastor
Instead of my usual ruminating, I have posted some questions that have been rolling around in my head. Leave your answer in the comments.
The Resurgence of Hymns in Indie Music
In the past, I’ve mentioned my love of hymns. Like any music, hymns are a practical way of conveying a message, oftentimes more successfully than a pulpit or lecture might do, due to the repetition and sheer memorability of music.
Three Thoughts about Communication from a Rookie Youth Pastor
As I continue to serve in our youth ministry, I’m often surprised by two things. First, I am surprised how much of ministry boils down to communication (e.g. communicating the right message to our teens, communicating proactively to parents about schedules, communicating clearly to our leaders). The second thing that often surprises me is how […]