Here’s another installment of triplet of cogitations that have been steeping in the area between my ears. Youth ministry is like learning to juggle knives while running. Ok, perhaps it’s not that severe. But it really is a process of learning while you execute. I’d love to be able to put everything on a pause […]
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Three Thoughts from a Rookie Youth Pastor
In no particular order, here are three thoughts from a Rookie Youth Pastor. Our teens want to serve, but they don’t know how. I think of my temptations as a youth pastor has been to get frustrated with the lack of interest in our youth ministry from our students, thinking that there is no interest. […]
Notes from the Conference: Ed Stetzer at Dream 2011 (Tuesday)
On Tuesday, Ed Stetzer spoke to pastors and staff of churches in Every Nation. His message was entitled, Churches in North America: The Present, The Future, and Our Response. Below are my notes. Some Opening Caveats Don’t believe all the (negative) hype about the decline of Christianity in N.A. Oftentimes these are hyperbolic statements intended […]
Notes from the Conference: Steve Murrell at Dream 2011
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 […]
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 […]