Monday Thoughts…A List.

Just a few things running through my mind that I would like to share… 1.  Bill Cowher used to say that there was a “fine line” in football between winning and losing.  IF the Steelers had scored 2TD in the two possessions early in the game instead of...
Be Seen

Be Seen

So, you want to reach out?   You want to make a difference?  You want to grow “your” ministry or group?  You don’t want to just be the person who tells your members/regulars to “bring their friends?”  You’ve gone ahead and read...
Being Relational…

Being Relational…

In my previous post on most youth groups (and groups in general) using the line, “Bring your friends” I explained why this is very often counterproductive.  I also said that I would begin a series explaining a better way to go about things.  That starts...
Bring a Friend!

Bring a Friend!

The phrase started at the youth group at Bedrock Pres. Church lead by Og and Oog.  It has been re-uttered exactly 2.5 million times annually since then (6,000 or so BC).  It is the sloppiest way to “grow” a youth group and it is universally used and...
Many Thoughts, Feelings, Updates…

Many Thoughts, Feelings, Updates…

It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve given you a good list post.  So, here we go! 1.  Trey and Rachel are in Philly for another round of the mega radiation therapy. 2.  He will have surgery to place a catheter today (Thursday) and need to be mildly...
“Love Someone”

“Love Someone”

“Love Someone.”  That’s what the sign says in front of our church.  The reason?  Well, I think that’s what we are supposed to do.  Granted, and in full disclosure, I wanted (knowing it would only go over well with a small minority of people) it...