Being a Pentecostal-Evangelical, my “tradition” is the opposite extreme from the Roman Catholic Church. So on this Ash Wednesday, here’s three words that the Evangelical Church should learn from our Catholic friends. Reverence. Confession. Tradition. Related Posts:No Related Posts
Archive for February, 2010
College Tips for High School Students
February 16th, 2010 
joshherndon A former student of mine (when I interned at a youth ministry in San Jose several years ago) called me today. She’s a senior in high school, wanting to go into the ministry, and looking for some guidance about different options she’s facing. My conviction about college advice for high school students: It’s vital for [...]
Posted in Direction, Ministry Leadership 
Tags: College, college tips, picking a college 
5 Comments »Marketing Christianity [Video]
February 15th, 2010 joshherndon Today in class we’re talking about goals, vision-casting, and strategic planning in my Ministry Leadership class. And I’m rolling my eyes through a lot of it– it’s a bit too methodical for my taste. It reminds me of a little like a parody film we shot in college about Christian Marketing: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fqIyrK515c] Spiritual leaders do [...]
Posted in Media, Ministry Leadership, Rant Tags: Christian Marketing, Goals, Ministry Leadership, Values, Vision 2 Comments »Jesus v. Satan v. Texting
February 14th, 2010 joshherndon What do you do with cell phones in your youth ministry? We ask our students to turn them off for 1-hour during the discussion groups, worship, and teaching. …but we try not to be too dogmatic about it. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fof7xkBiTJ8] Related Posts:New Series: I AMTeenage Truths IVProfound ImprintsForget the Pizza PartiesBecoming Bivocational
Posted in Central Student Ministries, Media Tags: Cell Phones, Jesus, Satan, Texting, Youth Ministry 1 Comment »Tag II
February 12th, 2010 joshherndon Several of my students got together and shot another 4 videos this afternoon. We managed to edit this one before CSM FRIDAY NIGHTS tonight. Enjoy! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI7leSUKc8U] Related Posts:No Related Posts
The Team Dynamic of "No" and "Yes" Leaders
February 12th, 2010 joshherndon Whenever a new idea is presented, everyone has a tendency fall to their “default positioning”: “No, unless you convince me otherwise” “Yes, unless you convince me otherwise” Saying, “No, unless you convince me otherwise” can help a person be more cautious, grounded, and thorough. But it can also be seen as being stubborn, cold, or [...]
Evie Makes Me Go Sushi
February 11th, 2010 joshherndon How do I know my wife is cooler than yours? Because I came home to homemade sushi. Complete with Miso Soup and Edamame. It was delicious! Related Posts:No Related Posts
The First Step
February 11th, 2010 joshherndon Today several ministers from across the bay area came to our church today to be interviewed to receive their pastoral licensing! I played host and talked with each of them while they were waiting (some up to 30 minutes…). It’s so cool to see people excited to leap into a great unknown. There’s a couple [...]
$931
February 11th, 2010 joshherndon Since November, I will have spent $931 on a root canal, post, and crown. This, of course makes me sick. But how much is $931, really? •$931 almost the amount to for two tickets to Massachusetts to see Evie’s parents. •$931 is a years sponsorship for two kids through Compassion. •$931 is 44% of the [...]
Posted in Rant Tags: $931, cable, Compassion, Dentist, Masssachusetts, Philippines, Root Canal 1 Comment »joshherndon.com = Ministry and Mock Drafts
February 10th, 2010 joshherndon It’s never too early in the year to look completely ridiculous. Here’s a pre-Combine mock draft. -Matt Maiocco UPDATED 2/10/10 8:43pm Todd McShay of ESPN posted his mock draft, too: 13. San Francisco 49ers: Joe Haden, CB Florida. The 49ers could go in several directions with this pick, including quarterback, offensive line or a pass-rusher, [...]
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