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Off To Accelerant

And, we’re off. Bridgett and I are taking a few students to Gatlinburg, TN for Accelerant 2012.  Good times wait ahead. I’m excited about what God is going to do.  There are some great speakers scheduled, a concert, and Bridgett and I just want to enjoy our time with the students going. Please pray for [...]

A Letter To the Beyond Youth

Dear Beyond Youth, I want to share a few quick thoughts with you from this morning: You aren’t defeated by your problems.  Philippians 4:13 may be from an old book, but it is still true so we need to live by it.  “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Now, go [...]

Talent Night

I love the Beyond Youth students God has given to me at Life-Givers, and I can’t fathom how I can be prouder, but everyday they prove that my pride of them gets bigger.  I love these guys and girls so much. To help you understand a small portion of what I’ve stated watch these videos [...]

Beyond Youth Fall Lock In 2011

It was a great time. We had 22 students (awesome), which was up from 15 from the last lock in and 12 from our very first this time last year. I love being a youth pastor.

Yard Sale

Can’t see the video.  Click here. I’m really not sure what to say.

Halloween Extravaganza

On Saturday, we took the Beyond Youth to the St. Paul Academy Halloween Extravaganza in Hollywood, SC.  It was a blast.  We piled 8 students and 4 adults into 3 cars, and went to town. We invaded Chick-Fil-A.  Always a good choice. While waiting on the haunted hay ride, a few of us enjoyed the [...]

Tyler’s Bike & Hannah’s Flags

As I mentioned on Monday, Talent Night at Life-Givers was great.  We all had a great time. I was also very proud of the 2 teen performers: Tyler and Hannah.  Check out their videos. Tyler’s Bike Tricks Can’t see the video?  Click here. Hannah’s Flags Can’t see the video?  Click here.

A Good Relationship With the Senior Pastor Goes a Long Way

I got a good treat yesterday evening.  It happened when I dropped by Life-Givers after work yesterday.  While there, the Lead Pastor, Paul, arrived.  Two things happened: 1) I got to watch his passion at work Pastor Paul stopped by for prayer.  After helping him get a CD playing, I retreated to the youth room, [...]

My Expectations of the Beyond Youth Students

Please watch this if you’re a Beyond Youth student, parent, or leader, or if you play any part in Life-Givers Ministries.

It’s That Time Again

Planning for the new school year has begun.  So it is for the leader of a youth ministry. Over the past 2 years, the Beyond Youth has grown tremendously, and I’m expecting more great things to come. Time to take it to the next level.