A Whole New World

Well Ladies and Gentlemen...

I'm breaking out into a whole new world today ~ the world of blogs.

I guess it is about time for me to move forward with technology.

This posted blog is to see if I am doing this correct.

You are welcome to let me know. Thanks!

Kurtis

20 Best Youth Pastors...

I posted this on my blog the other day, and it generated some good conversations so I thought I would put it here to see what all of you think...

I just came accross the list of the 20 best youth pastors. I didn't make the list. Personally, I don't want to be on the list.

Looking at the list makes me ask some questions...
- How did they come up with this list?
- What was the criteria for getting on the list?
- Are you only a good youth pastor if you are in a large church?
- Why are we fascinated with ranking people?
- If I believe in the Bible, wouldn't it be best to be last on the list of youth pastors?
- How much time was wasted on coming up with the list?
- Why isn't Ty on the list? I think he's a great youth pastor.
- What does it mean to be a great youth pastor?
- Are we sometimes too hard on ourselves, trying to copy what other youth ministries are doing instead of being ourselves?

Anyway, interesting list.

Where Youth Ministry Must Go Conference

Anyone else going to the conference at Cornerstone • GRTS on Monday?

If so, we can look at going up together. Let me know: chap@harderwyk.com

Pax: Ty

Superman vs. Batman

I have no idea how to bring a post over to this blog? Dave, any ideas?

Ty, Dave and I were blogging about superheros and youth ministry. So, here's the link. CLICK HERE. Check it out! Ty is creative and funny in his response!

D-Now

Hey All,

Was just wondering if any of you have ever heard of Discipleship Now weekend retreats. I'm actually in Atlanta, GA right now and I'm going to be a small group leader during the time here - with several churches here partnering together. I've never gone through one, but it sounds like it's going to be amazing.

That said, anyone ever done one or knew of a ministry that did it in the Holland area?