Here are some articles, blogs, and podcasts from this past week that you'll find helpful as you work with young adults in your church and community. “9 Ways Your Church Can Use Facebook Live” by Aaron Earls Social media is a must for connecting with young adults in our group. Earls gives some good and creative suggestions on how to use Facebook Live. “Head, Heart, Hands – 3 Essentials for the Collegiate Leader” by Andy Abramsom Every young adult leader needs to be clear on what goals they'll champion in their young adult … [Read more...]
It’s a Good Thing to Wait
I can’t say that I’ve ever run into anyone that has the hobby of waiting. Yet, there are so many parts of life that require us to take a deep breath and wait our turn. A trip to the DMV wouldn't be complete without a wait. Doctors seem to build a wait time in the waiting room as a part of our visit. Waiting is a part of life that most of us simply don’t enjoy. However, I’m convinced that waiting can make us better! As young adult ministry leaders, we have the opportunity to help those in our groups understand and embrace the … [Read more...]
Why Patience Has Its Perks
BEFORE YOU READ FURTHER, WATCH THIS BRIEF, COMICAL VIDEO CLIP. I'm sure St. George is a lovely place, but Disneyland? Disneyland is coined as THE happiest place on earth! Especially for kids. I watched this video and thought about the Israelites. God rescued them out of slavery in Exodus. Slavery. Then, he took them to the desert, promising them they would go to the promised land (which would be infinitely better to the people of God than Disneyland, by the way). Much like the kids in the video, though, Israel immediately began … [Read more...]
What To Do When Things Don’t Go As Planned
So, you have in hand the diploma and the student debt to prove that you spent four years in college. You have typed your resume, and you have a bit of work experience. You have a plan and plenty of excitement and optimism about getting your new career off the ground. Not so fast … The game has changed significantly in the time since our parents and guidance counselors graduated college and found their first jobs. The narrative of college, graduation, and career we were promised will unfortunately not unfold before us, as if by … [Read more...]
Why Patience Is A Process
We all have a specific calling in life. Some of us already know what that is, and others are struggling to find it. Either way, we all have an idea of where we want to end up in life. For some, we want to be the next great doctor or nurse who uses their medical expertise to provide healthcare to impoverished people across the world. Still, others desire to use their artistic talents to change the world through media and music. Some, like myself, feel called to preach and teach God’s Word and build up the church. All of these careers … [Read more...]
What To Do When You Hit a Bad Light Cycle
I love it when I hit every green light on my way to my destination. Smooth sailing all the way. The truth is, it feels so right that many times I don't really pay attention to the ease of the trip. Everything is as it should be. But I also know how it feels to hit every red light along the way, especially when I'm in a hurry. Can't seem to catch a break and the timing is off – at every intersection. Nothing is as it should be. Sometimes life is like that, too. Some seasons seem like everything is running as smoothly as a … [Read more...]