Follow the (New) Leader – Part 3
It’s been almost 2 months since we last checked in with the new youth leader we’ve been following. This month John talks about some ways he has connected with his students, how he has grown, and some...
View ArticleI HAD a lesson prepared for my small group…
Last week I had one of those events that I call “a total God moment”. It’s amoment when God just kind of speaks to you and pushes you in a direction and you have no idea why, but at the end of the...
View ArticleFinding Joy in All Circumstances
I’ve discovered that the guys in my high school small group love to unpack scripture. It’s one of my favorite things to do, I always want to know more and know about what circumstances were going on at...
View ArticleSometimes The Real Ministry Happens Before and After Your Small Group Time
My high school small group has been studying and unpacking Philippians these past two weeks. Last night my plan was to unpack chapters 3 and 4. I spent a lot of time on this lesson, I read and re-read...
View ArticleGod has a sense of humor
I have an amazing group of guys in my high school small group and one of them is a total prayer warrior. He usually closes our group in prayer each week and he does a great job doing it. Tonight, he...
View ArticleIt’s never too early to start planning for fall
Since it’s Monday, this would normally be a post that Steven and I would write together. Steven has finals this week so he’s taking some time to study. We’ll be back to our regular schedule next week....
View ArticleGetting the torch passed on to you
Last night I got to meet the freshmen guys who will be in my high school small group this coming school year. I was so excited to see them and talk to them and let them get to know me. I’m taking...
View ArticleQuick Summer Camp Reminders
This is a time of year that Steven and I both love; it’s time for summer camp! I leave this Sunday for high school camp and in two weeks Steven leaves for junior high camp. We’re both really looking...
View ArticleIt’s time for Summer Camp!
As you read this I’m at our High School Ministry’s Summer Camp! I love this week, it’s such an awesome opportunity to reach out to students, to meet new students and see God change lives right before...
View ArticleSmall Group Leader Roll Never Really Ends
Last night was the “meet and greet” night for High School Ministry here at Saddleback Church and I got to meet some new guys in my small group. It was an awesome night and I really have some great...
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