Doubting Thomas might have a twin … in us Published: April 24, 2013 The Island Packet, Bluffton Edition By DANIEL GRISWOLD — danielgriswold@gmail.com Since moving to the Hilton Head … [Read more...]
Interesting Article: Youth ministry at Clemson UMC: more than fun and games (repost from the SC Advocate)
April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Youth ministry at Clemson UMC: more than fun and games By Ken Garfield (reposted here) This was first published in Faith & Leadership, http://www.faithand leadership.com, and The Advocate … [Read more...]
Are you a Twin? Notes for Next Week’s Talk on Thomas (Didymus – The Twin)
April 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Lunch with the Dans – Thomas, Didymus, Twin Part 2 (1) Didymus is Greek for “Twin” Facts: *Twins are more common since the 1980′s, 1 in every 30 births *Twins tend to be … [Read more...]
The Prodigal Son(s): Notes on Kevin DeYoung’s Sermon on Luke 15:1-32 at TGC 2013
April 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Luke 15:1-32 Sermon Notes on Kevin DeYoung‘s Talk at The Gospel Coalition Conference 2013 (1) The Context (Parable) Tax Collectors and Sinners chilling w Jesus – Pharisees unhappy Sinners … [Read more...]
Notes from Dr. Kenda Dean’s sessions at Symposium on Youth, Religion and Culture (Spartanburg Methodist College)
April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Symposium on Youth Ministry with Dr. Kenda Dean Spartanburg Methodist College Thursday April 11th, 2013 Speakers: “Kenda Creasy Dean, professor of youth, church and culture at Princeton … [Read more...]
Pastor’s Corner: Hope and Reconnecting in Lenten Season
March 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Take a moment to reconnect with God — and hope — this Lenten season Published: February 25, 2013 By DANIEL GRISWOLD — danielgriswold@gmail.com Our church has a wonderful … [Read more...]
Being Human: Meditation and the Art of Silence and Presence
March 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
God’s presence can be found in sound of silence Published: February 11, 2013 By DANIEL GRISWOLD — danielgriswold@gmail.com Hello darkness, my old friend I’ve come to talk with you … [Read more...]
A Word on Temple Run, Vision and Hope
February 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Temple Run app shows we have the power to make things better in life By DANIEL GRISWOLD danielgriswold@gmail.com Published Friday, February 1, 2013 in “The Island Packet” Bluffton … [Read more...]
Revolution: An Amazing UMC Youth Group Retreat – Our Group’s Report
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Amazing-Revolution Growing with God this Weekend in Columbia, SC 14 of the Surf and ACDC Youth set out on an adventure to Columbia to the USC Coliseum for a Revolution. We joined thousands of … [Read more...]
Beginning in Youth Ministry: The Art of Perseverance
February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Foundations for Youth Ministry: Perseverance Albert Einstein is quoted often, saying “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results” He may have been a … [Read more...]
Beginning in Youth Ministry: Making a Proper Foundation, Planning, and Philosophy
February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Building a Philosophy of Youth Ministry Khufu’s pyramid in Egypt was a limestone masterpiece that originally stood 488 ft, towering on the skyline and impressing people with the weight of its … [Read more...]
“Life of Parson” – A Comic Based on the Humor of Everyday Faith
February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Life of Parson” a comic based in the humor of everyday faith I’ve had an idea in my head for a long time. It basically goes like this: There are two things that you don’t … [Read more...]
Beginning in Youth Ministry: Dealing with your Self (Identity and Remembrance)
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people.” (Leviticus 26:12) So far we have dealt with boldness and context. Boldness being a necessary step in the endeavor of youth … [Read more...]
Beginning in Youth Ministry: The Art of Pioneering
January 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As a boy, I took part in a group called “Royal Rangers” which operated much like the Boy Scouts but with different colors and awards. Each year that I participated I was invited to attend the big … [Read more...]