Archive for David Mehrle
I am on a journey to see how God will use me in this messy thing called the "Church." While on that journey I have just recently moved to a new role as a Sr. Pastor. Not real sure what that means really, but God is moving and I will follow the wave as it goes.
Leadership – Do you really want it?
Why is it that leadership looks like so much fun when you see others in that role, then when you are in it you feel overwhelmed? You have ever been in a leadership role you understand that feeling.
3Feb2012 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
How do you get parents to involve their students?
This is a question that many Student Ministers have had to face over the years. We want all the students who attend church to be a part of what we have going on and too often we can take that personally.
5Jan2012 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
I am 24 and living at home
In our current culture we have students who are growing up and heading off to college and coming home to live with their parents when they graduate. What can be done to help students accept responsibility and help them grow up?
3Jan2012 | David Mehrle | 2 comments | Continued
No more Bibles in Church
Where have all the Bibles gone in your Church? Are people even bringing them anymore? Have people lost sight of why they come to church?
2Jan2012 | David Mehrle | 2 comments | Continued
Student wants to…Parents don’t
“My mom won’t let me go on the mission trip, I hate that she doesn’t want me involved at church!” What do you do when students share those kinds of statements with you? Should the student get her way?
7Dec2011 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
ICYC – Questions
ICYC 2012 here is where you will be able to find a link to the questions that were asked in our session for Youth workers only hosted by Lincoln Christian University.
23Nov2011 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
What is most important in a volunteer?
All of us in ministry work daily with volunteers and at times it can be challenging. What do you think is the single most important piece of the puzzle when it comes to volunteers?
26Jul2011 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
Help me plan a Men’s retreat
Men’s retreats seem to be an event that does not often attract very many men. Can you help me plan an event that will attract men to be a part of this event?
25Jul2011 | David Mehrle | 1 comment | Continued
Reconnecting on twitter
Getting reconnected on twitter and social media is easier than you may think. Give this a read and share your experience.
20Jul2011 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
Is Love enough?
When it comes to recruiting leaders and staff is love the primary factor in choosing leaders? I think we need to refocus our attention to what it means to lead in ministry.
20Jul2011 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
Dealing with Sin
Sin is a real issue that we face everyday and the way we handle it speaks volumes as to where our relationship with God is. How is sin handled in your life or the lives of those around you?
19Jul2011 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
Could not agree more! Many adults don't want to take on responsibility unless they are forced too, why would we ...
True 'dat! I've heard that one of the main possible reasons that adolescence is being extended into the late 20s ...
Hey David, glad to see the Men's Breakfast on the church website. However, I don't know those two scruffy dudes ...
Did you have any particular theme in mind or is that still something you are trying to decide? 
Good point; fb is not responsible for divorce. It is important to set limits in the use of fb, however; ...