On Tuesday morning, Steve Murrell gave a very brief exhortation regarding leadership. The basis of his message was Philippians 2:3: Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. (Phil. 2:3, ESV) What do you do when you meet someone who is better than you? Hopefully, you listen and […]
Author Archives: Eddy Barnes
Three Thoughts from a Rookie Youth Pastor
This week, I’m in Florida for the Every Nation North American Conference. And in honor of my time here in Florida, I bring you three thoughts from a rookie youth pastor. It’s hot here too. I left the convection oven that is northern Virginia for more heat and equal humidity. I’ve never wanted it to […]
A Short Book Review: One-to-One Bible Reading
A few months ago, I was given a stack of exciting books, most of which I’ve not touched in …well a few months. One of my friends had gone to the Gospel Coalition conference and tried to appease my jealous anger by giving me books. I suppose it worked. One such book that he gave […]
Three Thoughts from a Rookie Youth Pastor
Happy Fourth of July! In honor of national pyromania and festivities*, I bring you another installment of Three Thoughts from a Rookie Youth Pastor. Communication is key. When it comes to working with a team of adult volunteers, I’m finding out that more communicate is usually better. I first thought that I didn’t want to […]
Three Thoughts from a Rookie Youth Pastor
These are three thoughts about all the reading I’m trying to get through as a rookie youth pastor. Reading is important. Reading is the primary way that I’m learning about the organizational “mechanics” of youth ministry as well as theology. Reading has been one of the primary catalysts for growth and change both personally as […]