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  • Mission Trip Collision!

    You would think the title of this post would freak out any youth pastor taking a group of students on a mission trip. It’s July and for most of us we are fixing to head out into the wild blue yonder! (or getting back from) I’m leaving this weekend, headed to Dominican Republic and I’m really… read more

  • I had a Collision this morning

    Last week a high school student in our community passed away very tragically. Although he was not a member of our church, many of his friends were. Many of his friends were drawn to worship with us this morning. It is a tough situation for family and friends to navigate, but it was a beautiful… read more

  • theCore – Part 2

    Do you love Jesus with your whole heart? Can the people you shepherd see your passion for Christ? Is there an expectancy deep within for the Lord to move in power with every time you gather?  Even at a parent meeting? It never fails… when I have a God moment in my quiet time, it… read more

  • theCore – Part 1

    I remember talking to a athletic trainer several years ago and one of the things he said was, “You have to establish your core before you can bulk up.” As young pastors we have grand visions of the future… big ministries… big churches… 1000s of people falling on their faces in repentance! But the reality… read more

  • Don’t be a Pharisee!

    This morning I was reading in John 8 about the woman the Pharisee’s brought to Jesus. They were trying to catch Jesus in breaking one of the religious rules. Have you ever wondered what Jesus was writing in the sand at the feet of the woman? I have too!!! Here’s my opinion. I believe He… read more