A few weeks ago, I shared some thoughts about something near and dear to my heart, the process of learning. Becoming a more effective learner is something that everyone can do and benefit from.
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Three Thoughts about Learning
One of the clearest things that I remember about my childhood is how my dad began teaching me to read. Though I don’t remember all the details of our house, I remember sitting and learning my ABC’s from 3×5″ flash cards. I remember sounding out words and putting together sounds. I remember my dad telling […]
Youth Ministry Leadership Quick Tip: Sharpen Your Knife
The following is part of the on the go training that I’ve begun to give our adult leaders in our youth ministry. The principles should be transferrable to other youth ministries with small group programs. Don’t Cut Yourself One of my greatest joys as a boy was learning to “whittle” with a knife. On one […]
Three Thoughts from a Rookie Youth Pastor
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 […]
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 […]