Calling Everyone

Today has been phone calls and emails. I’m trying to recruit high school upperclassmen for Ascent this year. We are looking for seniors and juniors...

Misplaced Mile Markers

I’ve been thinking about mile markers the last couple of days, mainly because on my run this past Sunday the mile markers were off. It took me 14...

Running with a Purpose

This morning was great and emotional. I ran the Survivor 7 Harbor run at 8am and it was great to be outside, the sky was blue, the temperature was...

Wicked Crazy

I saw this on a friend’s blog, this will probably be the #1 gift when it’s released, check out the E3 announcement, then the promo:

A New Perspective

Last night I went down to Severn to check out a friend’s youth ministry. They call their ministry the Verb, it meets on Wednesdays and overall it was...

The Upward Ministry Experience

Tomorrow I’m meeting with a few youth pastors, just to talk shop but one thing we wanted to connect on was family ministry. It’s occurred to me over...

Sizing up the Seasons

I had an interesting conversation with Fr. White yesterday regarding the different seasons we encounter and how they affect our attendance, message...

What it’s all about.

It’s all about authentic realtionships through consistent opportunities in irresistible environments that point teenagers into a deeper relationship...

Focused Simplicity

This Sunday is the Youth Ministry Gathering for our leaders and I’m struggling putting this message together. I don’t know if it’s because time has...

Future Plans

I had lunch with Mark Pacione a good friend and a great mentor. I think the Arch Diocese is blessed to have him on staff. It’s not the first time…

Obedience Towards Others

I gave myself some quiet time last night where I sat out in my screen porch and just read some of the bible. I decided to read the book of…

Facing the Storm

This morning’s staff prayer was great, Kristin lead us in a reflection on Mark 4:35-41. She had us read it three times and on the second time she had...