It’s late, and I wasn’t going to post. But here goes. Kim went to a conference with some folks from Happy Valley and came home ranting and raving with a renewed heart to do ministry that makes a difference. My buddy Andy took me out for a cup of coffee Read more…
Did you know that there’s a website devoted to reviving the lost art of manliness? As a man who is dedicated to helping other men grow into their calling, this interests me. I’ve been poking around their website for a few weeks now. They feature articles aimed at helping men be Read more…
well, no one actually lost an eye tonight at XStream, but we did have our first spillage of blood. I’m a youth pastor with 20+ years of experience. I know how to lead games with students. I know when things are clicking and when they’re a flop. I know how Read more…
No, this is not the usual 80’s music post, although I have been listening to Eric Carmen lately. Did you know that his first 2 hits were based on Rachmaninoff pieces? True story. Ask Caleb Rebarchak. But that’s not my point. I just completed my first week back in the Read more…
Charlie and I spent about an hour on the couch tonight. I’m not even sure where the rest of the family was. It was the start of that “dad & dude” time that all of us dads envision. We could have been watching baseball or the deer-shooting channel. But we Read more…
A parent sent me an email yesterday. One of the young ladies in our ministry has been in the hospital, and this parent thought it would be a good idea to gather some people to pray. She emailed some of the families in their lifegroup and got some positive responses, Read more…
Destination Unknown is in the books for another year. Sara Pensyl really outdid herself, planning a stellar trip. I don’t think any of the high school students knew where we were headed until they started seeing road signs on the way. We jumped on a bus in Happy Valley and Read more…
Having spent most of my adult life in youth ministry, I’ve learned the value of improvising and adapting. You won’t always have the budget to buy the gear you need, so you might have to figure out a way to make things work. Like these guys Getting it done with Read more…
Tonight was our first XStream (middle school ministry) night of the year, and we hit the ground running. We’re still trying to get our legs under us, but it was a good night right out of the gate. A week ago we had 1 volunteer for middle school, and I Read more…
No, not those guys. Although I could begin with the Buccos breaking a 20 year losing streak. I might start with former PSU players we know and love making NFL rosters–or being released from them. I suppose I could lead off with a report of the State College Spikes first Read more…