Recently I went to a prayer meeting that involved leaders from a variety of different Christian collegiate ministries. In situations like these it's interesting to observe how each group seems to have their own style of prayer. Some are more flamboyant and visibly emotional in their prayers; Some … [Read more...] about Kung Fu Prayer
An Unlikely Candidate
I've noticed that many times when we see someone doing something well, we quickly assume that they have always been good at whatever it is they do. We can assume that they are naturally disposed to be....__________ [you fill in the blank]. For example, we assume that the straight A student in … [Read more...] about An Unlikely Candidate
The Nature of Christian Leadership
Jesus has called every Christian to be a leader in some sense. We are called to stand firm in the truth of God, and to be a witness for God even if no one else is. This takes a spirit-led resolve to step out from the "do whatever everyone else is doing" mentality of the crowd. It takes … [Read more...] about The Nature of Christian Leadership
Developing Campus Leaders with Habitudes
This summer, fifteen of the college students involved in the EN Campus Ministries chapters at FSU and FAMU took the opportunity to develop in their leadership by working through Book One of Habitudes:Images that Develop Leadership Habits and Attitudes. This was a powerful time of character … [Read more...] about Developing Campus Leaders with Habitudes
Too Young to Make a Difference?
Have you ever said to yourself, "I'm too young to really do anything about _______ ."? (Fill in the blank with whatever you think the biggest problem is.) That's exactly what generations of young people have said as they went back to doing whatever the rest of the crowd was doing. This "herd … [Read more...] about Too Young to Make a Difference?
Warren Buffett on Reaching Students
At age 63 Warren Buffett, one of the wisest investors, and richest men in the entire world shared his thoughts on the significance of reaching college students saying: If you talk to 100 students and you say something that makes sense, a few of them may pay attention to it, and it may actually … [Read more...] about Warren Buffett on Reaching Students
Mexico Mission Trip Recap
I was so glad to be a part of the recent Ten Days mission trip to Baja, Mexico! During our time we served in support of a local church in a community called Terrazas on the outskirts of Tijuana. We saw God do so much in the five days we were there: a house and church building constructed, … [Read more...] about Mexico Mission Trip Recap
Radio Interview on Lifeline Program
This past Friday I recorded an interview for the Lifeline Radio Program on Faith Radio in Tallahassee. Lifeline is a 30 minute program aired each Saturday at noon on 90.1 FM & 105.7 FM in Tallahassee. Hosted by Barb Shackelford, Executive Director of A Women's Pregnancy Center, the Lifeline … [Read more...] about Radio Interview on Lifeline Program
How Would Jesus Study?
As many college students take final exams this week, I thought thought it would be a great time to pose the question: "How would Jesus study?". In Luke 2 there is an interesting story of Jesus as a twelve-year-old boy. As the story goes, his family had gone up from Nazareth to Jerusalem for a … [Read more...] about How Would Jesus Study?
Harvest Institute 2009
Harvest Institute is a five day journey of training and transformation in an intense, interactive setting. I encourage any and every college student who will listen to go to the Harvest Institute this summer! The value that you get for the relatively small investment of time and money is … [Read more...] about Harvest Institute 2009
The Event and The Process
Everyone likes a quality event! There are people all around, there is exctement in the air and music. Events can do much, but we need the process (which is often not nearly as exciting) just as much. Dr. Tim Elmore and his organization Growing Leaders do a great job of explaining the roles of the … [Read more...] about The Event and The Process
The Process of Discipleship
Like most good things in life, discipleship doesn't just happen. It's a process that starts with intentionality, and it is a process. Recently I preached a message on discipleship and reviewed some old notes from an ENLI class on Discipleship. The process laid out in the notes, and which I laid … [Read more...] about The Process of Discipleship