Ministry or Mini-story?

December 16, 2009

I have the privilege (or the curse) to be both senior pastor and only paid staff member of my church.  This means I have oversight to all the ministries.  Yet at the same time, I also lead the youth ministry.  Frequently in any ministry, especially youth ministry people begin to think that their ministry is [...]

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RollerCoasters, sin, youth ministry, and the rule of three?

November 28, 2009

The other day I was reading Psalm 1 and I was thinking about what it meant for me today.
“How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!”
I was reminded of what it means to be [...]

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God, suffering, and Serving in Genesis 1

November 15, 2009

This weekend I had the joy of speaking to a group of nearly 50 teens at the Grace UMC fall retreat. The theme was Rewind and we studied the book of Genesis.

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Rewind: Fall Retreat 2009

November 13, 2009

I love talking to High School kids about Jesus.  Every year for the last 5 years I have spoken at the Fall Retreat of Grace UMC.  This year is no different and when I speak I will be talking about the idea of rewinding the clock.

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