What is the Story Here?

What is the Story Here?

Sep 2, 2010

I ran across this story yesterday: Disqualified from ministry « drinking from the same dipper. I read the post below, and was saddened, then I was a little angry (it brings up some old scars…). But then as I worked through the range of emotions, I wonder “Is there really more to this story?”. What if it is truly at face value? What would you...

YouTube – Darrin Patrick – Church Planter Book Intro

YouTube – Darrin Patrick – Church Planter Book Intro

Sep 1, 2010

Wow. This is worth watching… via YouTube – Darrin Patrick | Re:Lit Book | Church Planter...

Need a Sign?

Need a Sign?

Aug 31, 2010

One of the local High School kids posted on Facebook that he “needed a sign”. So I sent Him one… It was taken very well. by the way, if you’re wondering, you can go to signgenerator.org and do things like...

Travel Gone Bad…

Travel Gone Bad…

Aug 27, 2010

Art's Motel, Farmersville, IL... It is a rite and passage of ministry. Interesting Motel Stays. You cannot get around it, whether for speaking engagements, mission trips, or conferences, it’s going to happen. Yesterday, @terracecrawford was posting about an upcoming stay for a speaking engagement that promises to be eventful. the 1/10 review almost...

Be Creative!

Be Creative!

Aug 24, 2010

We are in a brave new world in Student Ministry in 2010 (it’s a lot like some other times we’ve seen, but it has its differences too…). The Church is at a place where doing things the way they’ve always done it is no longer good enough. We have to be willing to try new things to bring the timeless message of the Gospel to our current...

Hurt People Hurt People

Hurt People Hurt People

Aug 24, 2010

Every church has them. You know the person who always looks and acts like they have been sucking on a lemon or downed a whole jar of dill pickles. The one that you avoid in the halls on Sunday morning, because you’re not up for getting nailed for some seemingly insignificant shortcoming you might have. Remember, its very likely they have been hurt...