Remember that TV show, Family Feud? [I almost said "old TV show" but the syndicated version is still going strong]. Apparently, in the midst of all the feuding that we hear about in teenager's …
Why I’d Rather Separate Jr. and Sr. High in Youth Ministry
Tim Schmoyer posted “Why I’d rather combine Jr. And Sr. High at Youth Group,” and outlined his reasoning. I want to respond with the opposite position. 1.) High school kids can leave a huge …
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Sunday Recap
ATTENDANCE: Wow, way, WAY down. A combination of factors, I think. Sickness: everybody and their brother around town is sick. Long weekend: no school tomorrow, so some families are out of town. And …
NYWC: day 2 recap
Yesterday was a blur. I worked til 3, had lunch at 4 and that throws off a whole day. I covered for Kevin at HQ for an extra hour and a half while he got back from the UT/Vandy game. We were …
Keeping Your Job and Your Sanity: Part III
Missed Part I and Part II? During these months, I started to take solace in this quote: “I can’t apologize about where God is calling me.” I just didn’t know where God was calling me. That seems …
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Keeping Your Job and Your Sanity: Part II
Missed Part I? The pastor had visions of a new building, with increased fellowship space, new offices and a new place for the youth ministry to call home. The existing youth space was the original …
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