This week has been a little bittersweet. As I wrote about earlier in the week, this is the first summer camp I’m missing since I left my job as a youth pastor. We’re actually in San Diego to visit the camp, but this #TBT post reminds me that I can’t let the nostalgia of theRead more
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Nine months ago I left my job as a youth pastor. I like to keep track of time in terms of little milestones and there have been a lot of mini milestones over the past nine months. My first Tuesday night without youth group. My first Christmas Eve not working at the church. My firstRead more
On this week’s episode we tackle depression, Star Trek and how to be content when you’re not serving or eating enough calories. Scott and Ron start this episode with an honest conversation about depression. Then in Nerd News they share their thoughts on Star Trek coming back to TV and how much they’re willing toRead more
I’ve spent the last 16 years doing youth ministry. There is a rhythm to the year, one that definitely follows the school year. For almost half of my life the summer has meant going to camp, hanging out at the beach, planning pool parties and, most important, spending time with students. This summer was noRead more
Today I get to spend a day at the beach. Our ministry summer is wrapping up today as most of our students go back to school next week. Since we live in southern California, we like to finish our summer at the beach. I love spending a day at the beach, under the sun andRead more
I’ve gone to a lot of youth group nights over the years. Not many of them stick out because they all sort of run together. One night in particular, though, stands out from the rest. One night in my early years doing youth ministry, one of our leaders, Marc, was teaching. As part of hisRead more