Clearing the Attic

Three Thoughts about Reading from a Rookie Youth Pastor

October 24, 2011

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 [...]

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Three Questions From A Rookie Youth Pastor

October 18, 2011

Instead of my usual ruminating, I have posted some questions that have been rolling around in my head. Leave your answer in the comments.

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The Resurgence of Hymns in Indie Music

October 13, 2011

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.

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Three Thoughts about Communication from a Rookie Youth Pastor

October 10, 2011

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 [...]

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Youth Ministry on the Cheap: Websites

October 7, 2011

The following post is part of a series outlining some ways to do youth ministry on a tight budget. Having a presence on the web is important. The internet has become one of the primary places that people get information. And whether it is event details, program times and meeting places, or other details of [...]

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