Category: Blog

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Fundraising

There are few words that bring more dread into the hearts of student pastors than the word “fundraising.” In the ministry where I serve in Andalusia, it is a necessary

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Planning a Yearly Calendar

Smash Mouth, the great theologians, once said: Well, the years start comingAnd they don’t stop comingFed to the rules and I hit the ground runningDidn’t make sense not to live

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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

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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

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The Senior Shift

It is the moment that many seniors are waiting for: the transition from high school to college. It is full of emotions. Excitement, curiosity, and new experiences abound as they

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