SYMC2012

The Best Part of #SYMC… Connecting.

We are officially three weeks out from SYMC (Simply Youth Ministry Conference). I have really enjoyed reading about different youth workers that Darren Sutton features on his blog.   Some I have met, some I hope to this year in Louisville.   Connecting is my favorite part of SYMC. There is no pressure that you “have to …

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So, do the free stuff sites work?

I get questions a lot about the free sites I do (like this one), and whether they work or not. The answer is yes, but with some conditions… 1. You have to do your homework. Read Reviews. Not all are created equal. None really have a great reputation, but some better than others. (I’ll get to …

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A night of community…

I had the pleasure of being part of a community outreach that our church hosted last week. We called the event “Fireside: A Night of Community”. Overall I think the event went really well. The leadership team put together a chili cookoff, we had Jeff Anderson (@JeffAOfficial for those of you on twitter) lead us …

A Computer – Just for Seniors! WOW!

I ran across the WOW! Computer today. I did say WOW, but it wasn’t until I got to the selling price. The WOW is a touchscreen-based All-In-One with a custom load of Linux. This is a machine that carries so much potential, but is hampered by less than impressive hardware. There are some neat features, …

Not really covering CES, just reading about it…

I m not one if the 140,000 press members and others at CES (The Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas this week. I have been reading press releases and blog posts. There are a few notables, however.   Ubuntu Linux powered TV iRig Stompbox (I would love to demo one of these!!) Vlingo Voice Assistant …

Scheduling for 2012…

I have been blessed by the church where I serve  to have the ability to spend a couple weeks each year blessing another church or ministry. I would love the opportunity to partner with you. I am available for Camps, D-Now Weekends, Revivals, Outreach Events, Youth Worker Training Sessions, or any other ideas you may …

My free iPad 2 coming soon….

I get a lot of questions about the “free stuff” I get my hands on, and whether Trainn (Transcendent Innovations) really works. My experience so far is yes, yes, and soon to be yes (See Below)… I am getting the Apple Store card, so that I can purchase a refurbished unit and be able to …

Google Currents

If you have not tried out this app for iOS and Android, you need to. It can even pull in your google reader feeds and “make them pretty”… Android Source : Market Share this:EmailFacebookPrint

Thoughts on Communion….

Dr. Rodney Reeves (Dean of the Theology School at Southwest Baptist University) had some interesting thoughts on Communion posted at his blog, A Genuine Faith.   …One of the clearest places where we should find eternal hospitality is at the Lord’s table, a banquet memorial where we proclaim the Lord’s death till he comes. The reason we …

Question of the Day?

If your church were to suddenly have to turn all leadership to those age 25-35, would your church be in deep trouble?  Why or Why not? What is your church doing to retain, train, and grow leaders in the 18-40 age group? What are you doing that works well? What doesn’t work in your context? …