By Len on Sep 13, 2010 in General | 0 Comments
I am in Dallas for Refuge, a free retreat for youth workers. I am here to connect with other youth workers. Pray that I will be encouraged and refreshed personally as we begin our second year working for the National Network of Youth Ministries. Next month I will share highlights of the first year. We are looking forward to being [...]
By Len on Sep 11, 2010 in General | 0 Comments
I was traveling to Hartford, CT to get some DMV stuff done for a church van. I heard about it on the radio and then talked to my wife. I stopped in a store for something and I watched the 2nd plane hit in the back of the store with the employees. We sat in [...]
By Len on Aug 10, 2010 in General | 2 Comments
I chatted with a friend about my PC laptop and how it has keys missing (just the M & L – because you are wondering, I cut and paste a lot) and what it would take to get a new computer. He wants me to leave the dark side and get a Mac. He thought [...]
By Len on Jul 29, 2010 in General | 0 Comments
If you took your youth group on a mission trip, of any flavor, this summer this is the one book you have to buy to give your students. This guide has pictures that are worth 10,000 words and is written by people who ooze seeking justice for the least of these. It provides insights on [...]
By Len on Jul 29, 2010 in General | 0 Comments
Congratulations! After reviewing a ton of resumes, a gaggle of interviews, countless hours of discussion, prayer and anticipation, you have a new youth worker/director/pastor for your church. In case you did not realize this, the real work has just begun. That is, if you want there to be a long tenure, lasting impact and the [...]
By Len on Jul 25, 2010 in General | 0 Comments
Len has served in full-time youth ministry since graduating from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1994. He has served churches in New Jersey, Connecticut and his native Texas. Len is the author of Creative Bible Lessons in 1 and 2 Timothy & Titus and wrote a chapter for The Youth Workers Book of Hope. He has [...]
By Len on Jul 25, 2010 in General | 0 Comments
The emphasis on theology and the bible, along with school’s heritage often results in alumni being strong headed and arrogant. I have worked very hard to remember my mutt roots and remain humble about my DTS experience, trying to stay focused on outreach and service. One thing I learned was that there was a lot [...]
By Len on Jul 25, 2010 in General | 0 Comments
Frazer grew from 1,000 members to over 8,000 members over the 9-10 years I attended. We had the highest average attendance of any UMC in the country for most of my time in my home church. I thought every church reached lost people like that and had 87% of its members involved in ministry. I [...]
By Len on Jul 21, 2010 in General | 1 Comment
I have been a friend of Youth Specialties for the majority of my youth ministry life. I have been fortunate to serve in a variety of roles at the National Youth Worker Convention. I have been a YS bookstore volunteer (1996), led a workshop (2002), worked different booths in the exhibit hall (2 or 3 years) , was part of a late night [...]
By Len on Jul 6, 2010 in General | 0 Comments
The trip to CO to Group Publishing was great. Fifteen or so different youth workers were invited to discuss the Simply Youth Ministry Conference. I shared with a few friends that being part of the group that was invited made me feel like I was the last kid chosen for an All-Star team. The interaction [...]
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