One of the biggest joys of youth ministry is seeing kids grow. Yet one of the most humbling is realizing how much they have helped ME grow. Never would I have thought that to be the case (oh how naive a thought that is :)). The things that Dan and I need to remember when…
Growing up, how did you view the Bible? Did you see it as a list of do’s and don’ts? Did you see it as a guide on how to live the “goody-goody” life? I was thinking back to my childhood and I can’t say I saw it as a list of do’s and don’ts, but…
I decided to switch up the topics a little bit and talk about some of the things I learned at the Youth Ministry Conference back in March. I know, it was a long time ago, but I have been reflecting on the summer and the importance of hanging out with our kids. While pondering, I…
Today at Roots (high school group), there was a lot of excitement in the air because the AIR actually WAS really nice! We started it off by playing kickball with a bat, but with kickball rules. Good times, good times. We saw many grass stains, slide marks, and take outs! I love how kids just…
It’s been kind of a crazy week because I’ve worked quite a few more hours than normal, and with youth group stuff often on the weekends, it doesn’t offer much time to get “other” stuff done. I know many say I have it “easy” and “don’t work” because I don’t work a normal 40 hour…
When I sit back and think about ministry, there is a lot to think about. I sit back and think wow, God chose US to be in youth ministry? It’s really a humbling concept. Dan and I will be sitting on the couch and think wow, this is our life – this is the life…
