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I like Clyde. I first met Clyde in January of 1997 when he was in the High School ministry at Grace Community Church. In a nutshell, he (and his family) are great. He remembers way too many minute details, he takes way too many pictures, and he is way too particular about his […]

In the continuing saga of unfinished series here at tohu va bohu, here is the second mark of a healthy student ministry: A healthy student ministry has people who are godly leaders. We cannot bypass the principle of godly leadership and still expect to see God’s blessing. Personal holiness is the primary ingredient for leaders in the church. It is […]

Bean is normally the one who posts pictures of our kids and she is definitely the better half of my void. But New Echo recently shot, Photoshopped, and emailed this picture that cannot be kept from public viewing a moment longer. Perhaps it will help you to ETP today.

I retaught my series on the Marks of a Healthy Student Ministry almost a year ago. The introduction is here and without further ado the actual marks finally begin. (Sheesh! Who is the slacker writing this blog anyway?) A healthy student ministry has people who are part of the local church. The Old and New Testaments are […]

I love preaching. It is a privilege to speak as an ambassador for the King, an adventure to fashion fresh descriptions of His glory, and thrilling to introduce thirsty souls to the Living Fountain. And I love camp preaching maybe the most. Though camp provides its own set of distractions, the typical media and time-wasting […]