Does this sound familiar? You’ve worked hard all week. You’ve arranged to have your youth room decked out to match your message that night. You worked with the worship band for hours getting ready. You spent time sending emails, texts, facebooks, and phone calls to make sure everyone is there. […]
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The Reason Review is So Important Remember this scene from Jaws 1? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSo5fNkNKlw) Of all the things that old guy had going on, I think it’s hilarious that the police chief chose to comment on his hat! Well anyway, I can hear you thinking right now, “What in the world […]
I don’t have an iPhone, but if ATT serviced my area, I probably would. I’ve been using an iTouch recently and believe me, it makes it very hard for me to go back to using my old Windows Mobile Phone every day. I can’t wait to get rid of that […]
How to start a blog? Seems like there’d be a plethora of info out there on the web for this right? That’s what I thought… until I start ed looking. In fact there is a wealth of information, but you have to dig through so much useless stuff its discouraging. […]
Do you Tweet? Some of you do, some of you don’t…. some of you only when you’re in the airport! Anyway, this email isn’t really to sell you on the idea or not. However, I did want to make you aware of something regarding Twitter and our Quiet Time. Are […]
Web Log? Blog? When I first heard the idea, I thought it was stupid. How is that any different than just creating a web page? I thought the idea would never catch on. Boy was I wrong. Little did I know I was about to move to NY and get […]
You thought I was talking about traditional Memorial Day treat…. the brat·wurst –noun a sausage made of pork, spices, and herbs, sometimes without a casing, usually served sautéed or broiled. NOPE I was talking about a… brat –noun a child, esp. an annoying, spoiled, or impolite child (usually used in […]
When I’m at a church training a new youth leadership team, I always talk about the power of an hour. Now, I’m not talking to the pastors or the youth pastors so much. I’m talking to the volunteer staff that show up week in and week out. The guys and […]
If you’re a youth pastor, chances are you have experienced or are experiencing a bit of a disconnect with your senior pastor. It’s a common issue. Even if you a volunteer leading your youth team, sometimes the disconnect can happen. When I hear about it from youth pastor friends, it […]
Ok, let’s face it, as youth pastors we face a few stereo types. Among other things people think every youth pastor has to…. Have a goatee Carry an iPhone Enjoy practical jokes Change churches every 2 years Be as organized as a tornado I hate stereotypes, but I really can […]