A Fish Story
It all starts with a young coal miner named John Kuhnert. He had a young family at home, and not a lot …
Remembering Columbine… Never Again.
On April 20, 1999. Things changed. Not everyone that day knew just exactly how wide ranging those changes would be, but there …
The 600th post…
In 2007 and early 2008, I had a crazy idea to start a ministry blog. I never imagined it would lead me …
The Purpose of Youth Ministry…
Yesterday, I attended my mom’s church in Southern Illinois. The Pastor gave a message based on John 4, the woman at the …
More Thoughts on The Future of Rural Youth Ministry…
In my book, Rural Youth Ministry, I spend some time talking about the future of youth ministry in rural communities. Almost three …
Four Things Cryptomining Can Teach You About Ministry
The people who have not heard of Cryptomining are in the majority, so lets begin here. To give a very simple definition, …
You’re Tracking The Wrong Metrics in Rural Ministry…
I know, I used a buzzword. Whether you are in Church Growth, Business, Marketing, SEO, or Fantasy Sports, the word “Metrics” carrries …
The Blogging Congregation…
I attend a small church in a rural community. I’m talking less than 150 on Sunday morning small. Yet, I see two …
Is This A Lesson on Grace?
http://www.androidauthority.com/thief-returns-stolen-phone-to-owner-but-does-that-really-make-things-right-644171/ How would you respond? Demand justice or give mercy? Are you more like the phone owner or the Police? Share your …
Don’t be a “Bath and Body Works” Youthworker…
Note to our female readers: This post is written by a male. We see things a little differently, and that’s ok. Hang …
How to truly #DefundPlannedParenthood …
Unless you have been living under a rock the last few months, you know there is an ongoing battle to defund Planned …
Which Kingdom?…
A few weeks ago, I preached a message on 1 Kings 12. This passage covers the breaking of Israel into the Northern …