You’re Living in the Middle of 2 Stories
Posted in Faith
Is there anything you’re completely terrified of? I mean — just the thought of it & anxiety floods your whole body? For my son Will, for whatever reason, he is…
Monthly archives: July, 2014
2,948 Reasons to Have Summer Interns
Posted in Student Ministry
OK, if you really thought I was going to list 2,948 reasons to have summer interns for your student ministry at your church, your crazy. But, I’ll give you three!…
Hug Your Youth Minister
Posted in Student Ministry
We’re near the end of the summer & I’d like to encourage every elder, deacon, youth worker, parent, student, etc to go hug your youth minister! These guys work almost…
5 Reasons Why Missions Trips Change Lives
Posted in Faith
After spending a week on a short term mission trip in Ensenada, Mexico I was reminded once again why missions is such an important part of our student ministry &…
Learning from Serving the Least of These…
Posted in Missions
Every year I’m blessed to lead a group of students to serve others in Mexico. One of the things we do here is take food to members of the church…
Blast from the Past
Posted in Student Ministry
In 1997 our paths crossed. I have no idea why Johnny Markham took a chance on me & hired me as his intern. But learning under him for those 2…
Love Changes Everything
Posted in Missions
I’m about to take yet another group to the City of Children in Ensenada, Mexico. It’s one of my favorite places on earth. Over the last 16 years I’ve been…
Because Sometimes God Seems Far Away
Posted in Faith
Far Away or Near? I remember a time when my son Will was about 5 years old and playing shortstop for his tee ball team. He’s a good ball player…