Blog
Here are my thoughts in written form. I hope they are valuable and contribute to your growth.
Fantasy Football 2008 – Draft Results
This morning, I participated in our live fantasy football draft with friends from all over. The entire time I had the chance to talk to my friends on Skype and basically hang out while picking this year’s version of The Mexico Mighty Muggles.
read moreFree Mexican Postcards
Score some free Mexican postcards and help us get the word out about our ministry.
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Missionaries and the United States
Being back in the United States for us as missionaries is sometimes an awkward time.
For example, when people ask us where we’re from, we don’t have a great answer because we’re from more than one place. Even in our own hometown in Florida, we have trouble explaining where we’re from.
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Why I Do Youth Ministry
I got this Facebook message the other day. It reminded me of why I do youth ministry, and it helped me understand more about success in youth ministry.
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25 Characteristics of Successful Youth Ministry
As I thought more about successful youth ministries, and I put together a list of characteristics of a successful youth ministry. Here’s my list.
What are your thoughts? What would you add?
read moreMission Trip in Cuba
I recently received an email from one of our students that included some photos of his group’s mission trip. He took a trip with 60 students using the principles we taught him in our Contemporary Youth Missions class.
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Starbucks Card Rewards
I’ve been going to Panera Bread instead of Starbucks lately because they have free refills and free WiFi. But that is going to change soon.
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Things I Miss About Mexico
The other day, Nathan and I were playing and he said, “I miss Mexico.” He loves being in Florida with his family, but there are times when he misses Mexico, too. We’ve been in the US since early June, and we’re all missing some things.
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Missions Trips with Missions Organizations
I’ve had the chance to lead countless short term teams during our time in Mexico (and before), so here are my thoughts on the advantages of using a missions organization for your next short term mission trip.
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