Lately, it seems, all my friends are starting businesses. Ok, not all of them… but it seems to be happening all around me: a publishing company, a flower shop, a fabric store, and now a coffee shop. And it’s great to see a line at the drive-up window on this, the opening day of Evart’s […]
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Talking Pre-Teen Retreats
With Fall Pre-Teen Retreats for 4th-6th graders just around the corner… we talked with two of our speakers about the upcoming season, why they particularly value retreats for this age group, and how to best equip your adult leaders to maximize the impact of your retreat weekend. Our guests are: Michael Bouchard In 2nd grade, Michael […]
Dear Youth Pastor, It’s worth the effort.
I know, youth pastor… you’ve got a lot on your plate. People expect a lot from you; your senior pastor isn’t always sympathetic to the uniqueness of your ministry; and the pay isn’t… well… awesome. And, then, last night you had that conversation with your spouse, the one where you say something’s got to change […]
Newton Says. Leadership lessons from an outrageously obnoxious parrot.
“Sure, we can take care of the parrot at our house,” are 11 words I’m beginning to regret. Newton was adopted by camp last fall to be the bird specimen in our nature room. I know… not a native species… but a somewhat cooperative one that allows kids to get up close and personal with […]
The beauty and heartbreak of ministry in a rapidly moving culture
Intentional discipleship transforms the natural transitions of life and the artificial ones that move us from place to place into explosive opportunities for expanding Christ’s Kingdom.