Vineyard and Sole Hope

Vineyard and Sole Hope

I grew up in the vineyard church, and spent years co-leading Vineyard youth groups. My kids are growing up miles down a dirt road on the banks of the River Nile in Uganda. I’m passionate about two things: First, is youth growing up well. Second, is serving people that...
Tips on Planning Your Mission Trip

Tips on Planning Your Mission Trip

Every year, students travel far and near to participate in youth mission trips with their local church or as a part of a missions organization. If you are a part of a church with a tradition of missions and specific relationships with pastors or missionaries at a...
The Sunday-Monday Gap Kills Church’s Growth

The Sunday-Monday Gap Kills Church’s Growth

One of the most life-giving gifts that pastors can ever give to a local congregation is wise understanding for how to live life as it is meant to be lived; a life of loving service to God and to our neighbors. Try reading the New Testament epistles that way and...
Red Envelope

Red Envelope

Fundraisers. The very word has brought Kings, Dignitaries and Jr. High Youth Pastors to their knees for eons. Alas, take heart, for there is a new dawn coming. No, I didn’t win the powerball, but I did hit a jack pot! (come on, give me a break, that was a good set up)...