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What is most important at camp?
Camp has always been a great experience for me as I was growing up and then later as I have led many weeks. What about camp is the most important? If you were to put all your eggs into one basket what area would it be in?
Bible Versions…
What version of the Bible are you using? There are so many out there that it can often be confusing as to what version of the Bible one should be using. Let me know what you are using…
leadership struggles
Leadership can be a tough road to travel on. Many of us need to really be looking out for what God wants from us and be careful that we are not pleasing the people instead.
Here in Joplin…
Have you seen the pictures of what is happening in Joplin, MO? Join me here as we work and I share what God is dong and some images of what has happened.
Facebook responsible for Divorce?
Reverend Cedric Miller claims that Facebook is responsible for the Divorce’s that are occurring in his congregation. Can we really blame a social media resource for the decisions that our people are making? Facebook never steps out and says cheat on your spouse.
Courageous in Calling
Ever Feel like you were not doing God’s will in your life? I know at times I have struggled to understand what that really means and looks like. Check out this quote and let me know what you think.
Discipleship – who’s responsible?
Have you ever struggled with the idea of, who is responsible for discipleship in the church? Then give this a read and let me know what you think.
Leading the next generation
When it comes to the next generation what are you doing to show them what ministry looks like? I share just one simple experience that reminded me of the importance of doing just that.
Church vans are they worth it?
Vehicles are a necessary evil when traveling as a group. A lot of churches spend thousands of dollars on vehicles a year and seem to live in a state of frustration with them.
Inside the Mind of Youth Pastors
If you have ever been in the position where you needed to hire a new Student Ministry Staff person you know how difficult it can be. You have all the issues of the individual that has recently left that you as a leader want to make sure you don’t rehire.
Me, lead a small group?
I recently received a Facebook message, “Should I as the Youth Minister lead a group and how should we split them up?” while there are several different ways to answer both of these questions I am going to simply share my thoughts.. When it comes to having the Youth Minister lead a group I think [...]
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