Earlier this week I posted a version of the letter I share each year with graduates. I asked for your input and it was such a great help that I made my most extensive revisions to the letter ever. It…
One Page or Less, What Do We Tell Graduates?
What am I missing? On one page or less, what reminders should we give high school and college graduates? I have been working on the below document for the last 20 years. It has been revised many times. But I…
Youth Ministry Road Ditches to Avoid (What did I miss?)
Balance is the temporary moment when one swings from one extreme to the other. Having thought about youth ministry for almost 25 years, it is my impression that balance is needed in the below areas. Both ditches must be avoided.…
Youth Ministry In Crisis
Churches are losing their youth at an alarming rate. Michael Horton and the White Horse Inn have started a new audio series that is highly recommended for parents and church leaders. Horton encourages catechetical teaching – – that is teaching…
Reflections Regarding Youth Ministry
This is a working document. There are, doubtless, many typos and gaps. But it shares some basic foundations of youth ministry. Sunday, I am hosting a P.I.E. event with our teens and their parents. The goal will be for us…
A Swarm of Kids at VBS
One of the most exciting times at our church in Stillman Valley is Vacation Bible School. Our church is represented by people from Rockford, Cherry Valley, Byron, Oregon, Davis Junction and many other communities. So even though our town only…
How to Thrive at College
Alex Chediak: College should be a temporary season of academic preparation and personal growth to propel a lifetime of effective service to God and neighbor. It should be a launching pad into all that goes with responsible Christian adulthood. Yet…
Acknowledging Christ before men: “See You at the Pole 2010” at Stillman Valley, IL
Christians are willing to publically profess faith in Christ. I wonder if the “Bricks” would look through the below pictures. And, if you see one of the young people from our church family – – pray for him or her,…