When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive...
Inevitable: a situation that is unavoidable. The word for the day is “inevitable”. Many are shocked and surprised when leaders fall, tragedy happens, and bad news comes in like a flood. I am not shocked or surprised. It is inevitable. Like reaping...
Photo Source AP Our youth ministry is 95% white. It’s a demographic issue. It’s a cultural issue. Sunday mornings are still the most segregated moment doing the week. Our youth ministry welcomes any and all kinds of students, but having a majority of...
Chuck Todd said it right this morning on Morning Joe concerning the training of police officers “How do you train racism and bigotry out of someone’s heart? ” The answer is: you don’t. The answer is the same for everyone, police officers,...
For years I wanted my staff to be more like youth pastors than volunteers. I would train them, and want them to love books about youth ministry, enjoy the training videos or handouts I give them. I’ve given up trying to put my calling on them. I’ve had...
