Disciple
Teens and sex…
Having been in Student Mnistry for over 17 years I have had my share of conversations about sex with teens. We have talked in a large group setting where we explain what the Bible has to say about sex. We have had those conversations that you never really want to have but it comes with [...]
27May2009 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
God use me…
During one of the worship sets at the shift conference we were asked to do this little exercise. On each of our programs for the week was a post-it note. The attached post-it note had a title that read, GOD USE ME… Bo Boshers asked us to take a minute and just ask God to [...]
26Apr2009 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
Challenging question?
Yesterday at shift we heard the following two statement: “teens are walking away form the church” “Are two thirds of students leaving the church when they get to college? The data has been abused quite a bit, students are leaving the organized church but they are not leaving Christianity.” David Kinniman In Student Ministry we [...]
23Apr2009 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
Social Justice
In light of all the organizations that are reaching out and trying to make a difference from a social justice perspective, we are reminded that we are to care for the poor. There are so many different ways to make an impact that I could not even begin to mention them here. A few that [...]
21Apr2009 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
Gospel responsibility
In my reading today I came across the following verse: “On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel to the circumcised.” In Galatians we find Paul speking about shairng with us the process that he has gone [...]
20Apr2009 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
Aging conferences need…
In a culture that has become extremely aware of what it means to be Postmodern and desires to gather together in multi-generational services, why do we not support one another? As I strive to deal with this question, please note that I am guilty of this as much as anyone else. I am currently sitting [...]
4Apr2009 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
Growing True Disciples
In George Barna’s book, Growing True Disciples, he lays out some research that is very interesting in regards to what people are thinking about Spiritual growth. He starts off by sharing a definition of a disciple. “…disciple refers to someone who is a learner or a follower who serves as an apprentice under the tutelage [...]
1Apr2009 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
Teaching assistance
I am teaching a workshop tomorrow on, “Being serious about God’s word in Youth Ministry.” I am including the workshop here and would love to hear some of your input or ideas of things that I could add. Be Serious About God’s Word in Youth Ministry David Mehrle Introduction: Illustrations: Ex. Preaching without using your [...]
6Mar2009 | David Mehrle | 2 comments | Continued
Spiritual Desert
The Israelites wondered in the desert for years trying to figure out who they were. At times we can see them beginning to understand God and His desire for them. Then at other times it was if they were just out there roaming and wondering what was going to happen next. Their search for authenticity [...]
10Feb2009 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
Legacy
“While I was at camp one year I spent some time talking with Virgil Brazel about what it meant to be a Christian and my life would look like if I accepted Him.” “The Balu’s were a family in my old church and they spent quite a bit of time helping me see who Jesus [...]
1Oct2008 | David Mehrle | 0 comments | Continued
Now is the time!
I was doing some sermon prep on my day off and came across this verse in the Gospel of John. “Do you not say, ‘Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” John 4:35 Jesus had just started sharing the [...]
18Apr2008 | 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; ...
yes there has to be some accountability. But just like anything else, people want to find someone else to blame