Surrendered & Untamed … A Video inro

Got word today that my college freshman year roommate, Jason Clark, has written a book. In addition to being an incredible musician and worship leader, it’s awesome to see him add this book to his contributions to the conversation of faith in our generation. I’ll be getting a copy of the book soon and writing a review. Enjoy this video introduction by Jason himself.

S&U An Introduction from Jason Clark on Vimeo.

Killball (Dodgeball in laymen’s terms) Rules from Saddleback

Here is a link to putting together a great killball (dodgeball) tournament from Taffy. Click here for the rules and release form they use.  Enjoy!

Surprised by Hope

Just finished re-reading one of my favorite books – one of the most informative and transformative books I have ever read – N.T. Wright’s Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church. Brilliant! Fantastic! Inspiring! Hope-filled! Can’t recommend it highly enough!

Dress Like Your Parents When They Met

The Ragamuffin Gospel

This week I finished reading The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning. A fantastic book that I couldn’t recommend more highly-especially if you’ve felt burnt by the people in the church who supposedly represented Jesus. You need to know that God is crazy about Ragamuffins like you and me. 🙂 Be blessed and enjoy.

Heaven & Earth

“Heaven is important but it’s not the end of the world.” – N.T. Wright

I am a bow in your hands, Lord …

“I am a bow in your hands, Lord.
Draw me, lest I rot.
Do not overdraw me, Lord. I shall break.
Overdraw me, Lord, and who cares if I break.”
– Nikos Kazantzakis

12 Things We Hate About Youth Ministry

Yesterday, we reflected on 12 things we love about youth ministry—it was hard to keep the list to just 12! Serving in youth ministry is great, but sometimes we allow our priorities to get mixed up and give it more than we should. When the needs of the ministry consume and devour our lives, and it results in no margin, no accountability, and no joy…it’s time to change things. Here are some of the warning signs, 12 things we hate about youth ministry: HERE