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Teen Mom, Abstinence and Pornography
Watching Teen Mom over the past few weeks had led me to several observations regarding this show. I’ve heard some say that this show promotes promiscuity and gives teen girls the hope that they can be a “reality TV star” … Continue reading
Through the Bible in a Year! February Update
I’ve decided to try to read through the Bible in a year. I’m ahead of schedule but thought of encouraging anyone who wanted to join me to jump in. I’ve attached a spreadsheet that outlines the chapters of the Bible … Continue reading
Top Ten Posts Last Year
This is the Birthday of my blog up, so here are the top ten for the last year: What should an Ideal Pastor’s wife Be??? 10 Qualities of a Professional Youth Pastor (1-5) 9 Priorities in Starting a Youth Ministry … Continue reading
Burnout/Quality of Life Test
Take this test to see how burned out you are as a ministry worker. PROFESSIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE SCALE (PROQOL) COMPASSION SATISFACTION AND COMPASSION FATIGUE (PROQOL) VERSION 5 (2009) When you help people you have direct contact with their lives. … Continue reading
Complete Inadequacy #SYMC
This is a post from last years SYMC. I wanted to share it with you as we head into this years #SYMC I think it started during the SYMC general session at the end of Ruth Halley Barton’s talk. … Continue reading
BOOK REVIEW: How to really Love your Adult child.
How to Really Love Your Adult Child is a great book written by Ross Campbell and Gary Chapman (also wrote the Love Language series of books). In this short, yet detailed read, Campbell and Chapman engage a major problem … Continue reading
Waypoints: Plotting a course to calling Waypoint 3: Gordon College
Waypoint 3 – Adelphi University, Bayport, NY I returned to Long Island to pursue my MSW from a rather prestigious clinical social work school (ranked in top ten of all CSW schools). I purposed to develop my counseling skills and … Continue reading
Top Ten Posts September 2012
What should an Ideal Pastor’s wife Be??? 10 Qualities of a Professional Youth Pastor (1-5) Priorities in Starting a Youth Ministry (Part 2) Ministry Idea: Non-Peak Season Can Drive 10 Qualities of a Professional Youth Pastor (6-10) Resources Dodging Bullets: … Continue reading
Dodging Bullets: Last Minute Lisa
Last Minute Lisa Lisa is a passionate youth leader. Her kids love her and the church is happy that they brought her on staff. Lisa doesn’t build margin into her life to plan and foresee obstacles in her path. Lisa … Continue reading
Dodging Bullets: Buddy Becca
“Buddy” Becca Becca is a student’s dream for a youth leader. Becca is one of the most open and friendly youth workers you would ever want to meet. Becca is loved by her parents, but even more so by her … Continue reading