What Makes a Good Youth Leader? As I’ve been assembling my Fantasy Football team for the fall, my mind has been on the draft. What players will make up my team? Will I get the perfect team? Will I get the players I really want or will I have some […]
This post is part of the VISION week of Blog Posting at Word of Life. Check out Mike Calhoun’s Post. There have been some classic rivalries in history: David v. Goliath, North v. South, USA v. Russia (hockey), and Youth Pastors v. Deacon/Elder Board. I’m probably drawing a few snickers, […]
OK, so I’m not a Star Trek fan. In fact, until the new movie came out, I really had no interest in it all. If there are any true fans out there, I know they just cringed. Sorry. But, for me the new movie gave meaning to all those quotes […]
Recently I traveled to Hawaii as a speaker for a camp there. To my wonder and amazement I found out that all the rumors about people in Hawaii loving SPAM are absolutely true. Weird. Of course, I’m not referring to malicious email in your inbox. I’m referring to that squishy, […]
I love leading praise and worship. I’m not the world’s greatest musician by any stretch of the imagination, but I started playing piano when I was 4. Somewhere in the teens I picked up a few other instruments including guitar. I’ve had lots of opportunity to use my musical abilities […]
Today’s song is one of the most meaningful songs I’ve ever listened to. There’s a few versions out there, but this one is my favorite. It’s by a pretty rare band called Shaded Red. Isn’t it amazing that God loves us…. no matter what. Sure, there’s consequences to my actions, […]
Every youth pastor’s least favorite words: “Welcome back from camp hope you had a nice vacation.” I’ve heard it a few times. Those of us who have been know that camp is the furthest thing from a vacation EVER! Bunk beds in musty cabins (if you’re lucky); old mattresses on […]
I’m Back! You probably didn’t notice I was gone 🙂 The last two weeks have been an incredible opportunity for my family and I to return to the Northwest and re-connect with many friends, supporters and churches. Due to being on the road, I was not able to keep up […]
This week’s song that rocks my world is CheerUp Charlie’s “We Cry Out” I love this song because it minces no words. It is a rich and challenging song that reminds us we live by faith and are made clean by the blood of Christ. The tune is addictive and […]
Where Was God When – Blog Tour This Post is a Part of the Where Was God When Blog Tour Mike Calhoun and Ric Garland have put together an essential book for your ministry: Where Was God When. This book is developed from messages they spoke concerning tough times in […]