Impulsive Joy

I rarely speak with a ministry leader who doesn’t believe in the power of owning personal ministry for youth. Most are quick to throw the keys at young tweens and teens and hope that it all works out in the end. But we would never hand over real keys to a car without making sure a youth had passed driver’s education or had several hours of behind the wheel training. Youth need specialized leadership development to win.

Want to live a whole-hearted life? Brene Brown has shed light on what it means to live a whole-hearted life and the key ingredients might surprise you. People who are living whole-hearted lives have 4 key factors that thread through their stories.

Have you ever asked a question concerning a lesson on Sunday only to be greeted with deafening silence? You ask the question again and even prompt a word or two of the desired answer to elicit some kind of signal that someone is listening. Studies show that the upcoming generations are severely lacking in critical thinking skills. You’ve probably felt it by the crickets that are chirping back at you when you ask a question that requires kids to think. It’s high time we put on our critical thinking hats to solve this problem.

What does worship look like in Ecuador?  I thought you would never ask!  Our group was blessed with many worshipful moments that were rich in passion and adoration.  The hope of God is very real among the poor.  What do you notice about these clips?  Do their voices sound convicting?  You may not understand the [...]

“You are going to have to convince my why I should give you my child for an hour every week?”
Believe it or not, that is just the question one parent asked their children’s pastor. And you know what….it’s a question that we should all be prepared to answer. Before your break into a cold sweat, here are some things to help you think through a great answer.