I’ve been a huge fan of the Olympics since I was a kid. I even bought an arrow quiver after seeing all the professional archers on the big stage. I loved how we created heroes out of people who hardly made any money at what they did. I loved how people competed for their countries…
Christ Follower or Christian
Spend some time on Facebook and look at the religious views of many and you will quickly learn that there is a trend to be a “Christ Follower,” “Follower of Christ,” or “Follower of Jesus” rather than a “Christian.” You might be asking why… I think this is something common in the younger generations who…
Leading Worship for Middle-Schoolers
As I said on Saturday, I spent my entire weekend (Friday through Monday) with about 100 middle schoolers. The worship team and I led for 5 different times of worship and we even did a little bit of a fireside worship time late Sunday night. I remember when I started leading worship in student ministries…
Not Just Another Day
Yes I know today is Valentine’s Day. I don’t care much about that because today is Rose’s birthday. The sad part is that today I will get one short phone conversation with her because of being at winter camp. There isn’t any cell phone coverage at the camp. If you know Rose please be sure…
Fortuitous Bouncing
I’m in the outer parts of Estacada, Oregon this weekend. I’ve been here since yesterday for Wildfire’s (Sunset’s middle school ministry) winter camp. There are 5 different programs over the entire 4 day camp that I’ll be helping lead along with a team of 8 students and one adult in the band, vocals, and tech…
Discipleship
This is another post in a series I’m doing of questions that some of you asked. If you would like to add your question, go here and do so. Today’s question is from John Meyer. John goes to church with me and serves as a leader in the middle school ministry as well. We’ve played…