See How the Farmer Waits…
I heard this passage in church yesterday and thought of us — and the work we do with students. I was reminded […]
Category: The Campus Minister
Hey! Remember to Smile
It seems both simple and obvious, but while you’re out and about on campus — remember to smile. As I’ve walked around […]
How These Tools Could Save Your Ministry This Year
By my own confession, I’ve never been much of a handy-man. If given the choice, I’d much rather pay someone to fix […]
Taking Care of Yourself—for real this time!
“Know your strengths, vulnerabilities, and triggers.” Check. “Get used to uncertainty and conflict.” Double check. “Experiment beyond your comfort zone.” Um…really? If […]
Who Are You to Pursue This Year?
When’s the last time you asked God for a target? For His target? When’s the last time you asked God who He […]
A Leader Is…
I love this quote from J. Robert Clinton. Within it I find three simple truths that — as leaders — I think […]
Leaders of the Future
How does this fit with your own sense of calling? What about this do you struggle with?
Why July Might Be the Best Month to Take Any Remaining Vacation Time You Have
When I think of July, I think of this…
That’s not me — and I’ve never been to this location — but it’s still what I think of when I think of July.
Why?
Well, for starters it’s typically so hot and steamy here in the greater Nashville area that if I’m outside I prefer to be someplace wet — where I can actually enjoy being outside.
But I also like the peace and relaxation this image evokes. It speaks of a slower pace of life, and inner rest, that I don’t think enough of us experience very often.
Here I Go Again
Many times in ministry, especially college ministry, you feel like you are walking alone. Just drifting along, trying to survive, and isolated from others in ministry.
College Ministry has been described as the Navy Seals of ministry — It’s very hard work and no one ever gives you credit when it goes well (plus, some people erroneously call us Youth Ministers, a pet peeve of mine).
I am surrounded by a great church staff, but they often fail to grasp what college ministry is or have the tools to push me in my goals and desires.
Kingdom Work and Homework
It’s the dreaded college triangle. If you choose a social life and sleep, you sacrifice good grades. If you choose good grades and sleep, you give up the social life. If you choose a social life and good grades, then you won’t be getting sleep anytime soon.
The moment I thought I had the college triangle figured out, I began my life as a youth and college minister while still in school. At the age of 22, I was a senior in college, engaged to my high school sweet heart, and began serving as the new youth and college director. My college triangle now turned into a rectangle. So what do I choose now? Social life? Good grades? Sleep? Or ministry? What would be sacrificed because of my decision? These very real questions began to haunt my everyday life.