Interesting Commentary on the Growth of a New Believer, Awakened by God ” A stupid, senseless wretch is going on in his own way, not having God in all his thoughts, when God comes upon him … [Read more...]
Surprise Awakening, God Comes Upon Us (an excerpt from The Sermons of John Wesley – Sermon 16 The Means of Grace)
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3 ways to make your kids more comfortable processing their faith
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I work in a midsized Methodist church. I guess. Small/midsized/huge varies based on your context, I suppose. But it’s midsized from where I stand. Being that size allows pretty direct one-on-one … [Read more...]
“Bring On the Newbs!” The Right Way to Welcome a New Class
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Welcome It happens every year. Like the cicada, in late Spring or Summer a whole new crop of students peak their heads into your youth room and enter your student ministry. They are fresh, … [Read more...]
Dealing with the Doubts of Thomas, our Twin (Article)
May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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...]
The Church Spends Billions of Dollars To Keep Young People Away
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I’m paraphrasing what Andy Stanley said to a room full of church leaders at a conference recently. Sure, it’s a bit dramatic. And perhaps overly generalizing. But there is truth in that … [Read more...]
Boys Will Be Boys: Perpetuating Our “Lost Boys” Culture
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I bet Charlie Sheen’s teachers often heard the platitude, “Boys will be boys.” Between 30-40 boys vandalize a local high school as their “senior prank.” With spray … [Read more...]
Boston Marathon Explosions: A Personal Theological Response
April 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Two verses always hit me in evil times (1) Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 God is always with … [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...]
Exciting Student Ministry Conference May 10-11
April 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR METHOD 2013 Hello All! I am very excited to announce to you the Method 2013 Conference hosted by Canterbury UMC and The United Methodist Conference of North Alabama! We … [Read more...]
Lenten Journey March 28- “This Is Eternal Life”
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Today’s reading is the entire chapter of John 17. I encourage you to read it. It is one of my favorite passages of Scripture simply because Jesus is in the Garden of Gethsemane and it … [Read more...]
Lenten Journey March 27 “Born to Die”
March 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Today’s text is from John 12 27-36. Jesus is still trying to explain to the crowds of followers that he came to die for them, yet they are so caught up in their own idea that he has come to … [Read more...]
Lenten Journey March 25 “Hosanna! Blessed is He who Comes in the Name of the Lord!”
March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Although today is Monday, today’s text is about what we traditionally call Palm Sunday. This is John’s telling of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as King and Lord just five short days … [Read more...]
Are You The Leader God is Calling?
March 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Are You The Leader God is Calling For three years, Jesus poured himself into a core group of 12 people. These guys had lived ordinary lives, but, after being called, became greater through faith and … [Read more...]
Surprise Awakening, God Comes Upon Us (an excerpt from The Sermons of John Wesley – Sermon 16 The Means of Grace)
Interesting Commentary on the Growth of a New Believer, Awakened by God ” A stupid, senseless wretch is going on in his own way, not having God in all his thoughts, when God comes upon him … [Read more...]