Tag: music

Leadership, Music

HOW GOD TOOK CENTRE STAGE

All Through a Bass Player’s Testimony. Last night, was fantastic!I had the privilege of taking a small group of teens and young adults to The

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Communication, Discipleship, Leadership, Ministry, Movies, Music, Technology

How a “No Headphones” Rule Can Promote Community

Once a youth trip begins, it’s fascinating to see how quickly the students expect a youth pastor to act like their parents, but that’s not the goal in this environment. It’s important for students to have some safe, healthy independence during youth trips. For the most part, they were free to decide, and I always enjoy seeing their faces when this freedom first sets in.

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Discipleship, Leadership, NT

Why Healing Starts with Confession

There’s a sin issue in our life. Do we really want to accept it? Others may not see, but we know it’s there. And in that moment we have a choice, based on our personal conviction. Is there a desire to practice the Biblical concept of confession? There’s healing to be had if we’re willing to do the work.

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Discipleship, Music

How Worship Can Convict and Bring Repentance

A single song can convict. In my late teens, I heard a song that resonated deep within me. This song would become my life’s most influential praise and worship song. This song continues to draw me near to God whenever I hear it, and even more so, whenever I sing it.

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Discipleship, Music

Deciding to Stay or Leave Is Always a Matter of Faith

I’ve been reminiscing about my youth pastor days, back in Alaska. I remember one particular night that was a bitter-sweet event for the students in our youth group. We travelled into Anchorage for a farewell show for a band, called “Saturday Sleeper”.

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