Saint John Youth Network

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When I was a youth pastor in Indiana I had the honor to be a part of a great network of youth pastors and worker from around the area. We would get together to run events or go to conferences to improve our ministries. It was great to have the camaraderie and friendship that developed [...]

The Bible App

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With our LIFE Apps series starting this Sunday and our FREE iPad Contest taking place in both morning services, I thought I’d take this chance to talk about one of my favorite apps on my iPhone (Yes, I am an Apple fan and I do love my iPhone, but if you don’t like and don’t [...]

Star Wars on Blu-Ray

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So this past Friday was a big day for me. We had our first ever AFTERMATH night. It was a great success. Over 150 people came out to check out our Battle of the Band, many students visiting our church for the first time. But something else happened on Friday that was big deal. The [...]

AFTERMATH (KV Youth High School)

KV Youth High School

AFTERMATH When I arrived at Kings Valley the church was transitioning from two Youth Pastors (one for High School and one for Middle School) to just one Youth Pastor (me). As a result of this, and because of a lack of volunteer support, we were forced to combine Middle & High School into one group [...]

KV Youth

Youth Program in Quispamsis

KV Youth Program in Quispamsis, 2011-12 The beginning of yet another school year means the beginning of KV Youth in Quispamsis once again. KV Youth Middle School Kick-Off is on Tuesday September 13th 6-8PM. KV Youth High School will be part of AFTERMATH on Friday’s from 6-8PM with a Battle of the Bands on September 16th at 7PM [...]

Lessons Learned in Feces

Lesson Learned in Feces So yesterday was one of those days. It was raining out so I was feeling that miserable feeling we all get when we don’t have enough sun. Softball had been cancelled so I was home. Landon had been bathed, changed and in bed sleeping. Lynnette was away and I was flicking [...]

Ground Hog Day (Movie Review)

Ground Hog Day First off, I love movies. I watch movies whenever I get the chance. I love all kinds of movies, from documentaries to dramas, comedies to comic book, action to animated and most movies in between. So for my contribution to the blogs on here I’d like to add movie “reviews” from time [...]

Thoughts from a U2 Fan

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A Youth Pastor‘s Thoughts from the U2 360 Tour I was fortunate enough to attend the recent U2 360 Tour in Moncton over the weekend. Being a bit of a U2 fan this was my 5th time seeing the Irish rockers do their thing. I remember seeing them for the first time when I was living [...]

Setting Boundaries – Tough But Necessary

Setting Boundaries For Teens (From our XP3 Series Lovesick -Feb2011) In Chap Clark’s book, Disconnected, he says that parents are responsible for setting the boundaries necessary to help a child or teen grow into the person God has created and redeemed them to be. That’s a pretty heavy task. It requires first that parents know where [...]