by Chris Coggins | Sep 25, 2018 | Re-Think
In the book of Judges, we learn about the powerful judge and prophet who was a divinely inspired leader to Israel whose name was Sampson. He was famous for his incredible strength. His name in Hebrew is Shemesh which means “Sun.” Before he was born, his...
by Adam Greenwell | Sep 17, 2018 | Re-Think
One of the greatest arguments against deism, the idea that God created the world and then left it alone without intervention, is the fact that I have experienced the successes that I have in this life. Not because I am particularly inept or foolish (although, after my...
by Tammy Deastlov | Apr 23, 2018 | Re-Think
“Why are you still leading youth group every week?” I knew the question was coming from my lead pastor (again), and I dreaded it. When I came on as children’s pastor, it was understood that in time, overseeing our youth ministry would become my responsibility as well....
by Cheri Brock | Feb 28, 2018 | Re-Think
I have found that youth are attracted to each other. What I mean by that is if your youth group size is less than 10 it can be hard on a night that only 4 make it. One reason they come to youth group is to see each other and be around other youth. If they perceive “no...
by Christian Dunn | Feb 7, 2018 | Re-Think
What is your preferred method for extracting Ketchup from the glass bottle? You know what I’m talking about? Do you hit the bottom of it? Shake it? Slap the side? Stick a knife into it and coax the Ketchup out? Honestly, one of the most infuriating parts of...
by Cheri Brock | Nov 21, 2017 | Re-Think
Hard times are expected in life and ministry and loving those that challenge us can be hard, but hard doesn’t need to be defined as bad. Youth don’t expect bumper sticker platitudes or cheerleaders every week. They are looking to be seen. If youth ministry is simply...
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