by Andrew | Sep 15, 2019 | Kids & Family, Ministry & Leadership
I’m learning that in nearly every area of life, consistency matters. In our home, we don’t have a dishwasher, so we recently came up with a schedule for the six of us in our family to each take a day Mon-Sat to be responsible for washing the dishes. What used to pile...
by Andrew | Jul 14, 2019 | Kids & Family, Ministry & Leadership
This past week, our family was able to take our second missions trip to Grenada, West Indies, with a group from our church. This was an evangelistic trip that included doing VBS during the mornings, and street preaching and evangelism at night. It was an amazing...
by Andrew | Nov 11, 2018 | Kids & Family, Ministry & Leadership
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to identify other people’s problems, yet how hard it is to accept when other people point out yours? It’s true because due to our sin nature, every person is ‘broken’ in some way, shape, or form. There are people that...
by Andrew | Sep 9, 2018 | Ministry & Leadership
Incredible leaders have incredible tools that they use regularly, because they flat-out work. I’ve been blessed to serve among some incredible leaders, and here are 5 common tools that I’ve learned they use, and that I strive to use myself as well, not only in...
by Andrew | May 7, 2018 | Children's Ministry, Ministry & Leadership
For the past 17 years, I’ve been blessed to serve under multiple high-capacity leaders – leaders who are driven, who aren’t afraid to break the status quo, and who are passionate about making a maximum impact for the cause of Christ. I absolutely love serving...
by Andrew | Jan 8, 2018 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family, Ministry & Leadership
Psalm 119:73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me. Last week, our family went to see the new movie, The Greatest Showman. We had heard some positive things about it and thought that we would give it a try for ourselves. And I’d have to say, in my opinion, it did...
by Andrew | Dec 4, 2017 | Ministry & Leadership
Having served in the full-time ministry for the last 16 years, I can relate to the struggles and challenges that ministers often face. I understand that it can be very easy for life and ministry to quickly mesh into one, and not always in a good way. And if you’re...
by Andrew | Sep 3, 2017 | Kids & Family, Marriage, Ministry & Leadership
One thing that God created us all to have in life is relationships. And some people seemingly thrive in nearly every relationship they have. Others seem to struggle in nearly every relationship they have. Not all that surprisingly, the people who thrive relationally...
by Andrew | Jul 10, 2017 | Children's Ministry, Ministry & Leadership
Church staff members have the potential to be a vitally important part of any church, adding value and quality to the ministry. However, they also carry with them the potential to become a weight or burden to a church. Especially if they are not producing and growing...
by Andrew | Mar 26, 2017 | Kids & Family, Ministry & Leadership
Social Media. It’s kind of a thing nowadays. As far as what kind of thing it is… well, that all depends upon how we choose to use it and consume it. In striving to use social media in a way that honors the Lord, here are some questions/guidelines I follow to filter...
by Andrew | Jan 2, 2017 | Kids & Family, Ministry & Leadership
While our 12 year old daughter has many strengths, one of them is not the subject of math. And it doesn’t help that both her younger and older brother can do math like a wiz with no problem at all. This has been a real struggle for her, that sometimes seems...
by Andrew | Nov 20, 2016 | Ministry & Leadership
“For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.” Romans 7:19 “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection…” I Corinthians 9:27 Do you ever struggle with being disciplined? Well, you’re in good company....
by Andrew | Oct 17, 2016 | Ministry & Leadership
One of the questions I’ve been asked multiple times over the years is this – “How do I really know if I’ve been called into the ministry?” Sometimes this question comes from a teenager or adult wrestling with God’s will for their life. Other times, it comes...
by Andrew | Jul 18, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Ministry & Leadership
Our family just returned from a missions trip to Grenada, West Indies this past week with a team from our church. We helped conduct VBS and other evangelistic outreach, and what an enjoyable and memorable experience it was. From the very moment we arrived and first...
by Andrew | Mar 21, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family, Ministry & Leadership
Last week, we started answering ‘The Big Question’… How in the world do I balance it all? You can read last week’s article by clicking here. Whether you serve as full-time staff, a bi-vocational pastor, or a ministry volunteer, this article will help you...
