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Chameleon
30 Jul 2010This past Wednesday was my first “back in the saddle” of youth ministry at Celebrate Youth since my maternity leave (though I’ll contend I did more youth ministry while I was “away” than I had in the last few months). It was amazing to be back with the kids and the team. I am on [...]
In: Youth Ministry
14 Jul 2010So I’ve been out of the office for three weeks on maternity leave. While I miss what I do and the family I work with, this has been an incredible time of learning and growing and re-evaluating my life, my passions, my ministry goals, and my relationships. Being out has forced me to take my [...]
I read my previous post and I look at my little girl. For a moment I am ashamed of the feelings I had when I was pregnant with her. I am ashamed of my lack of trust in God, His plans, His timing. But only for a moment…because I can barely remember those past feelings [...]
The truth hurts.
12 Aug 2009Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. –Proverbs 12:18 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. –Hebrews 4:12 There were days [...]
The Relevance of the Gospel
9 Aug 2009I was in a conversation with a friend of mine about my role in youth ministry, and I accidentally allowed the word “relevance” to escape my mouth. I know that’s a hot topic among the youth ministry community, and I thought my own stance was clear, but yet…I wonder. A lot of pastors and youth [...]
The Puzzle
29 Jul 2009I wrote days ago about God’s intricate and amazing creativity in putting together the many pieces of His puzzle, and I had to share the awesome way I’ve experienced that in the last couple weeks. I’m a musician, so I find God speaks pretty directly to me through song. This may seem a crazy coincidence [...]
THIS is what youth ministry is all about…right?
In: Youth Ministry
3 Apr 2009Ignatius from travis hawkins on Vimeo.
Facebook: A Spiritual Dipstick?
10 Mar 2009Don’t get me wrong…I like Facebook. A lot. (Although this guy makes some good points!) As a tool for youth ministry, it can be powerful. I love seeing status updates from kids about what they’re doing, seeing photos from school plays or dances and even youth group events. As a youth ministry, we’ve even utilized [...]
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There is no worship “how-to”.
3 Mar 2009I was inspired and challenged by my time in the worship leaders’ affinity group with Jason Carson at NYMC. It was great to hang out with others who lead worship or direct students in the youth ministry setting, to hear their stories, their ideas, their struggles. It was especially exciting to sit down for lunch [...]
NYMC: Day 2
In: NYMC|Youth Ministry
28 Feb 2009Note: Blackberrys do not automatically adjust for a time change, even if turned off and back on again. I was an hour behind this morning. My first session this morning was with Kara Powell & Chuck Bomar about “Preparing Your Teenagers for Life After Youth Group”. I like Kara—she’s my kind of lady. She’s blunt, [...]
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- mjrockin: Thanks for your encouraging words on my blog. Just reading a few of your posts & I have to say [...]
- Chris Dicus: Wow. That was powerful, beautiful and heartbreaking. God bless you and the ministry He's entrusted [...]
- becky: Haven't we had a couple of those (65-year-old white-haired guys)? They seem pretty relevant to me. [...]
- Jamie Stolp: Great take on the word "relevance!" The principle of leadership shown by Christ here are so much th [...]
- Tom Neary: You watch the Hills? :-) Great Posts! [...]