Posts in Priorities
Gaps in Culture: How the GOSPEL will ALWAYS be the Answer

Gaps in Culture that the GOSPEL Answers

There are certain things culture tries to answer but cannot - love, pain, suffering, purpose - yet the GOSPEL does. I call this “Gaps in Culture”. In fact, culture - or anything in culture - has NO answer compared to the Good News of the GOSPEL. Lets explore this…

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The Call TO Discipleship

With the millions of things you have on your plate as a youth worker, how do you evaluate + build a culture of discipleship where young people are transformed into effective, Spirit-filled disciples of Jesus?  This post is to help you BUILD a culture of discipleship that is practical, measurable, and effective. Feel FREE to make the most out of the discipleship assessment too. Enjoy the Journey! 

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Why FORMAL Education Still Works for Ministry

To be honest, this is a pet peeve of mine - young leaders thinking formal education is over-rated. I do understand some of their reasons are valid, but the consequences of not having a good education in ministry hurts young leaders in the long haul. This post is about tracking with one of the most influential leaders in the New Testament, The Apostle Paul. He was highly educated and had the ministry "tools" to kick butt. Check it out and add your thoughts to the convo 

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Over a Cup of Coffee: 15 Lessons on the Ages + Stages of Ministry

This summer marks 15 years of full-time ministry for me. Looking back, it would have been killer if I had people give me advise through the ages + stages of ministry. This post is about 15 lessons to help young leaders going further faster. Enjoy (over some good coffee)! 

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Mentoring Millennials: Asking GREAT Questions to Get GREAT Results

Jesus - the MOST effective influencer humanity has EVER seen - spoke 60% in stories/parables, 30% in giving or answering questions, and 10% in content. 

In the Gospels, Jesus was asked 113 questions, answered 61, and asked 51.*

In the same way, how important is it for you and I to influence millennials through effective questioning?

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Understand your Blind Spots BEFORE They Blindside You

Too often leaders are too busy. Leaders are ALWAYS doing ministry but very few receive personal ministry. Understanding your blindspots in ministry + life WILL personally minister to you AND help you not be blindsided by the busyness + demands of ministry.

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