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My Juggling Act: October 2011
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Managing ministry, when you're not sure what you do. Wednesday, October 26, 2011. The role of a youth minister is undefined. " Teach my children about God. Plan activities for our teens. Even, " establish and facilitate an atmosphere within the ministry that encourages youth to grow passionately for God. I don't know. All I can remember on my contract was 'take students to ACU or OCU high school day. And 'host a VBS at a smaller church. It's statisticly proven that quit working in the 80's. And such is l...
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My Juggling Act: September 2011
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Managing ministry, when you're not sure what you do. Thursday, September 29, 2011. So often I forget that I am chosen to do God's good works. I'm pretty sure I don't do them to His standards, and fail every time. That's the good part. More often than not, I go against His will and totally fail him. Yet he has always picked me up and set me back to stand for him. His love is amazing! It makes more sense. I must learn to use the resources I have and just stay with him in prayer. Is a group of beliefs and p...
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My Juggling Act: June 2010
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Managing ministry, when you're not sure what you do. Friday, June 25, 2010. HE never ceases to amaze me. How amazing is God! Another day in the office. It starts out pretty much the same as all Friday mornings do. Rush to get my bulletin info in (which I should have done two days prior) and finalize the worship set with the sermon scriptures. Oh yes, and listen to our benevolence folks hand out food to the incoming needy (and some greedy). When I arrive at the local motel to pick John up, I walk in and s...
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My Juggling Act: May 2010
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Managing ministry, when you're not sure what you do. Tuesday, May 25, 2010. How shallow can I be! It's been a while since we've gotten our hands dirty and many other activities have happened in between. Graduation is a big one. - But I believe we're ready to go! So is this what is called burn out? How about this: I just put it all in God's hands and see what He does. After all, He can do immeasurably more than I could ever ask or imagine. according to His power that is at work within me. My wife has MS.
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My Juggling Act: April 2010
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Managing ministry, when you're not sure what you do. Friday, April 23, 2010. What a great day to procrastinate! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and it's Friday. As I sit at my desk working on the Seniors Graduation Program, "Our King" by Tree63 is playing in the background and I can hear a baby play-date getting rowdy in the gym. Why would I not look forward to going to work? Why would I even consider this work? And, ya know, regardless of the weather, the Son is always shining! I've learned ...
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My Juggling Act: August 2010
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Managing ministry, when you're not sure what you do. Saturday, August 14, 2010. Tashona, Bonnie and myself at camp. I have officially been doing (paid) ministry work for 2 years now. And this past summer was the first in which I was able to begin sculpting. Not doing what others had done, not going where others want to go; but a fully functional summer youth program that fits a new style. It's been quite a ride, really. 1) planned and executed a mission trip. 2) literally watched teens experience God.
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My Juggling Act: July 2010
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Managing ministry, when you're not sure what you do. Saturday, July 31, 2010. My First 2 Weeks as a Youth Minister. My first two weeks as a youth minister began two weeks ago. Not literally, because I've been wearing the title for about 2 years now, but I feel like 'ministry' just kicked in. I have yet to see a spiritual youth group until that week. It just about brought me to tears, I was so happy to see these kids experience. My prayer: patience, patience and patience. Friday, July 16, 2010. I've been ...
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My Juggling Act: Defaithing Spiritual Property
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Managing ministry, when you're not sure what you do. Wednesday, October 26, 2011. The role of a youth minister is undefined. " Teach my children about God. Plan activities for our teens. Even, " establish and facilitate an atmosphere within the ministry that encourages youth to grow passionately for God. I don't know. All I can remember on my contract was 'take students to ACU or OCU high school day. And 'host a VBS at a smaller church. It's statisticly proven that quit working in the 80's. And such is l...
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My Juggling Act: God is Greater than our Inadequacies
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Managing ministry, when you're not sure what you do. Wednesday, October 19, 2011. God is Greater than our Inadequacies. Why do I feel so inadequate to do God's will? If he has called me to be his chosen, then I should embrace the opportunity and let him use me. Sometimes it's not even "God's will" we feel negative about, it's everyday life. Why do I feel to inadequate to be a minister, or to be a mentor, or to be a husband. He will make your paths straight. ( 3:5-6. Teaches us that when we feel inhibited.