I love summer camp! It’s always such a refreshing time to get away and connect with Jesus and students. I hate to be selfish but I really like to go to camp because I know that I can encounter Jesus personally there. And I hope students do as well. But I really felt like JesusContinue reading “Camp Reflections”
Category Archives: Youth Ministry
Summer Camp is Coming to Town
Actually we are going out of town but you know what I’m saying. We are leaving for camp tomorrow at Daroga State Park. I am really excited for this coming time at camp. It’s great for the students to connect with Jesus, but Camp is always a refreshing time for me to worship, fellowship andContinue reading “Summer Camp is Coming to Town”
Podcasts
Hey everybody. New >>beyondcast>> up for your downloading and listening pleasure. Here. Also, we have a new Creekside Cast up from yesterday morning. Here. Enjoy
I love Summer
Last night we Kicked off our summer @ >>beyond>> with our very first BBQ/After Party bonanza. It was at my house. It was a lot of fun. We welcomed in some new 6th and 7th graders. We had some new students who just moved back to the area join us. We played bigger and better,Continue reading “I love Summer”
Two Quick Reviews
Deep Ministry in a Shallow World. Chap Clark & Kara Powell.This is a great resource. Mainly because it asks the right questions. I would recommend this book to anyone who is trying to make their ministry more meaningful. The current journey we are in our ministry is trying to make it deeper and stronger andContinue reading “Two Quick Reviews”
Carrying Burdens
I just finished reading through Galatians. Man this is an incredible letter, that talks about the freedom that we have in Christ, and the ability to live redeemed lives that only comes through the Holy Spirit. Everytime I read this book I am reminded that it’s not about me being perfect, and it’s not aboutContinue reading “Carrying Burdens”
Fear
Today Alan Johnson spoke in our morning service. He said something that completely rocked me. “fear God or fear everything else.” We are talking about being fearless this month at >>beyond>>. That qoute really helped put some perspective on fear.
Hard Work or Difficult Work
In Free Prize Inside, Seth Godin make a very good distinction between Hard Work and Difficult Work. “I define difficult work as the stuff that takes guts or insight. It’s not dependent upon how big your budget is or where you got your degree. . . . Companies are pretty good at hard work. HardContinue reading “Hard Work or Difficult Work”
Who Am I?
Today I have been wrestling with a thought that I just can’t shake. Who am I? I have been thinking about it over and over again. I met with Dennis Finch and he told me that I don’t have to impress anyone. I just have to let Christ live through me. that is a reallyContinue reading “Who Am I?”
Hanging Out
Yesterday I had the opportunity to hang-out with Matt Vaughn of Rock Church in Lynnwood. We’ve had the opportunity to hang out a couple of times before, he works full time for a local software developer who just recently released their new “view”. Matt is an amazing guy and he loves students deeply. I admireContinue reading “Hanging Out”