How Long, Oh Lord?: Wrestling With an Anxious Heart in Ministry
It has been said that there are only two guarantees in life: death and taxes. I believe we should amend this phrase and add anxiety to the mix of guarantees.
May 26, 2022
Recruiting Season in Student Ministry
To borrow a phrase from the great philosopher and coach Bill Parcells, “If they want you to cook the dinner, at least they ought to let you shop for some
April 13, 2022
Church History’s Relevance for Your Students
On January 23, 2021, I preached the funeral of a dear woman from my town at a tiny country cemetery in the woods of Bibb County, Alabama. I was excited
February 17, 2022
Utilizing Social Media in Student Ministry
There’s no doubt that social media has had and is continuing to have a lasting impact on the world in which we live. Attitudes and algorithms seem to permeate every
January 19, 2022
Joy in Student Ministry
“Joy is the serious business of heaven.” -C. S. Lewis Let’s restate this for the purposes of this blog: “Joy is the serious business of student ministry.” -Josh Watford (kind
December 16, 2021
Finding Our Rhythm of Rest
Busyness. It’s everywhere. With the Christmas season upon us, our calendars are likely overpopulated with events, meals, worship services, family gatherings, and more. We regularly verbalize frustration with our ever-increasing
December 13, 2021
