I have to say, it was one of my least charismatic but most urgent message I’ve ever spoken at CSM. I talked about defeating pirates in the second week of our How To Kill A Ninja (and other like-minded villians) series as inspired by Josh Shipp’s book. Pirates are people that will take advantage of [...]
Archive for January, 2011
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January 29th, 2011 
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Tags: Central Student Ministries, CSM, csm review, Josh Herndon, josh shipp 
5 Comments »Tips When The Wife’s Away
January 24th, 2011 joshherndon I have a new, beautiful nephew this past week! Josiah Benjamin Burchett. Upon the news, my wife departed to Oregon for the weekend. But I wish Evie never had to leave. Not only because I love her (and she’s carrying my child), but because I’m not as good of a person when she’s not around. [...]
A Hard Talk (1/21/11 CSM Review)
January 22nd, 2011 joshherndon This past week a freshman boy died at one of our local high schools. His cousin is in our ministry. We recognized him, prayed for him, and shared in his sorrows. I spoke out of James 1 about not just hearing God’s word but doing it! This death was a reminder that life is temporary [...]
CSM Review: 1/14/11
January 17th, 2011 joshherndon We started a new series, “How to Kill a Ninja (and other like-minded villains) this past week. Its inspiration came from a book that a friend-of-a-friend contributed to. This week we talked about “How to Kill a Ghost”. In short, a ghost is past memories, mistakes, or lies that we let control our future. The [...]
Posted in CSM Review Tags: CSM, csm review, how to kill a ninja, Josh Herndon, josh shipp, youth group series No Comments »Growth and Reinforcement
January 11th, 2011 joshherndon I believe every healthy ministry goes through two cyclical phases: growth and reinforcement. Growth is a ministry’s development (this can be measured in size, maturity, works, leadership, etc.) Reinforcement is when a ministry fortifies itself to handle its growth (programs, new procedures and systems, etc.) These cyclical phases can be over the span of weeks, [...]
CSM Review 1/7/11
January 7th, 2011 joshherndon Jeff Devoll, head of Studentreach, spoke at CSM tonight. It was a hysterical message about “waking up” from the slumber of apathy and jumping into a divine adventure. One of my youth leaders summed up the night, when he said “excellent!” My favorite moment was sitting back and listening to Jeff! Did I mention this [...]
I Can See My Baby’s Brain
January 6th, 2011 joshherndon I’m going to have a baby girl! Sure the whole “I can see through your skull” thing isn’t exactly cute… but it’s remarkable! That’s her brain. And her teeth. And her nose. Absolutely astounding. How, oh God, do you do such miraculous things such as this? There is nothing I can do to guarantee I [...]
Top 10 in 2011
January 3rd, 2011 joshherndon There’s a lot of good things coming up in 2011. Here’s the top 10 I’m counting on. Is my baby a boy or girl? I find out on Thursday. Where will we live? Our lease ends in March. Overseas again? Missions trip to Haiti in April. Who will be the 49ers’ QB of the future? [...]
It’s the Little Things
January 1st, 2011 joshherndon A little thought about little changes when you’re looking to change your life in 2011 with new years resolutions: I’m reminded, once again, that it’s the little habits that make us who we are. You don’t have to make massive changes quickly. You need to make little changes and then stick with it for a [...]