It is the Holy Spirit’s job. He has done a great one in redeeming our souls. We have been given a great gift that we should want to tell everyone we know about. It’s not unlike the homeless beggar that finds a huge source of food. If he’s not sharing […]
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Coming home from #symc today…..
Today is the last day of the #symc conference in Chicago. I have learned a lot, connected with some great people and been refreshed by those speaking, attending, and presenting. It is a well planned machine that produces a great experience. I am sure I will hear some “can’t wait […]
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#symc 2011 so far….
We are coming into day 3 of the Simply Youth Ministry Convention in Chicago. I am having an absolutely wonderful time. I have been blessed by the presenters, leaders, and other people I’ve met here. I have had the chance to bless others with free stuff and talk to other […]
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Next #SYMC Giveaway….
The Next Giveaway is: A “Christ in Me” Devotional from Group Publishing and a Joel Engle: Made for Worship CD. Tell me the thing you are most looking forward to at SYMC 2011…. I will be at The Big Red Couch by the Bookstore before the 1st general session.
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First #SYMC 2011 Giveaway….
I have two copies of the Group Emergency Response Handbook on me….Yours for the asking. Your Clue: I want to know why your Faith is more than a Tshirt….. Pass it On.. MinistryPlace.Net has a box of goodies to give away this year. I want to help equip Youth Leaders […]
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Leaving for SYMC 2011
A lot of people are already in Chicago for the Simply Youth Ministry Convention. We will be there in approximately 5 hours for a time of learning and fellowship. Iron sharpening iron…
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Don’t be Plastic…
There is a featured article on ChurchLeader.com you should read if you are in a church entering or going through transition. Link
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Honoring God in all You Do…
This week’s HS lesson from SYM Live is about Honoring God in all you do. In preparing the lesson, I ran across this commentary on Colossians 3:17: Neither in worship, nor in his business and pleasures, must be the Christian engage in anything that cannot be done in Christ’s name; […]
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What are We Doing?
Its that time of year again. Players are reporting to spring training. I signed the boys up for T-ball last weekend. Baseball time is almost upon us. We might have some youth and parents disappear until September (assuming they don’t play winter ball…). What is the real reason? What needs to […]
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What is Un?
Dare2Share’s Conference theme this year is the “Un. Tour”. I have gotten a lot of questions as a Youth Pastor that go kind of like this… “What is Un???” Here is an Answer… We live in a world where God is seen as Un-important, many Christians are Un-Committed, and are Un-Prepared […]
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What Craigslist Can Show Us..
We live in a society that has changed. We want better communication but cherish the right to be anonymous. We want the ability to sell or trade when we feel like it. That individualism has crept into the church over time. We want the freedom to do as we choose […]
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Advertising Changes…
The best way to describe my traffic figures are: funny. There are dips and spikes all over the place. That is not terribly conducive to traditional affiliate marketing ads. For the months of February and March, I am giving away advertising. Some will be to Friends/Clients the rest will be decided by […]