June 2015

Open to Change

Springarama is a women’s conference held in Eastern Ontario and organized by Women’s Ministries International (WMI).  This year’s theme was “Spring Up and Clean Up” based on Psalm 51:10, “Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God.” I first looked to the WMI’s mission statement to gain insight into what […]

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Turning Over a New Leaf

A couple of weeks ago I watched Jared Siebert eat lunch.  Between mouthfuls of kale soup and toast, Jared spoke about a significant experience he had back in May at the Missio Alliance North American Gathering held in, Alexandria, VA.  The experience has led to profound changes in his leadership

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Five Myths about Youth Ministry

“You’re in youth ministry, you basically just do fun stuff and play games all the time, right?” I’ve gotten this question more times than I can count over the years. My response usually goes something like this, “Yes, youth ministry IS fun and games, but it’s not JUST fun and games”. – Scott

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Uncomfortable Competition

I want to share some thoughts that have been rolling around in my head for a while.  These thoughts are in the process of being formed but aren’t fully formed yet. I’m feeling uncomfortable with a competition that seems to be happening in the church world these days.  It is

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