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!
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
Infobesity: Finding Purpose In An Over-Informational Culture
This post is by request, "how do you find purpose in a culture that is bombarded by information?" I call this cultural reality "infobesity." With ALL the information at the tip of our fingertips - resources, relationships, SM, we still have a culture that deals with deep lonileness. This post is about how to find purpose in a world that is paralyzed by over-information + lonileness. Feel free to spread the word...
Recovering From Heartbreak
How do you recover from heartbreak? Some of the most popular songs, writers, and media is around "breakup" but doesn't necessarily discuss how to recover + redeem from heartbreak. This post is all about that... feel free to add your thoughts.
Building Healthy Cultures for Discipleship to Thrive
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in our Canadian context today? This post is to help #youngleaders figure out strategies around what makes discipleship work in ministry.
Rip + Grip: Thoughts on Calling vs. Career
Sometimes, people confuse "calling" and "career." Even though it is intrusively connected, this post is to help clarify ministerial motivation, focus, and goals.
Partnering with Parents: Your Choice?
Partnering with Parents! It is one of the most UNTAPPED potential areas in youth ministry. Want to kick butt in youth min? Connect with parents. This post is to help you with connect with parents in practical ways so that you can be effective in ministry (for the long haul). ENJOY - feel free to add to the conversation!
Is Jesus Better Than Sex?
Is Jesus better than sex?
In a culture that defines EVERYTHING by sex, how does Jesus reveal Himself to culture? This post is about how Jesus wants to have a better conversation about sex + relationships. Feel free to add your thoughts. CHEERS!
Raising Leaders: 5 Ways to Empower Others for Ministry
How do you train + empower others for effective ministry? This post is about 5 practical ways to help empower people for their calling, gift-sets, and investment in ministry.