Lots of mixed emotions tonight as we said goodbye to Central Student Ministries… It’s unnatural, saying goodbye to something you created. But far more than the “institution of” CSM, it’s the day-t0-day relationships that I’m really going to miss. My wife compiled a video of some memories from the last three years. So fun! Related Posts:The [...]
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Goodbye, CSM
September 10th, 2011 
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No Comments »New Directions
September 4th, 2011 joshherndon Man! Life is moving fast. For the past few months, I’ve felt like I’ve been pulled physically and spiritually in two-directions: one in Burlingame, where we are preparing to launch The Sacred Church in January, and El Sobrante where we’ve been ministering at for the past 3 years. We had our last Sunday at Central Assembly [...]
Evie: Baby Thoughts
July 30th, 2011 joshherndon My wife wrote some “baby thoughts” today on her blog. Here’s a couple of my favorite: 1. Babies have an amazing capacity to poo. We’re talking projectile poo, multiple-times-a-day poo, mass quantities of poo, loud and unashamed poo, seeping-out-of-the-diaper-and-onto-your-jeans poo…even tiny, “Why did I even change this diaper?” poo. Be prepared for poo. 7. Babies have [...]
Giving a Speech? Don’t Embarrass Yourself
July 16th, 2011 joshherndon There are some unwritten rules of edict when giving a speech on another person’s day of honor . And unfortunately, I find myself cringing more than applauding to most wedding, birthday, or memorial services. Today, I’m having the honor of dedicating my best friend’s baby, Emily, on her first birthday. As I reflected on some of these unwritten rules, I [...]
Posted in Practical, Top 10 Tags: best man speech, giving a good speech, maid of honor speech, public speaking, speech edict 2 Comments »Whiplash
July 13th, 2011 joshherndon Well, my life is moving fast. One month ago, I make the public announcement that I was going to be moving to the San Francisco Peninsula to start a church! Two weeks ago, my daughter Norah was born! We have all been doing very well adjusting to our new family. Norah has been very good [...]
Posted in Direction, Personal Tags: Change, church planting, Ministry, the sacred church, Whiplash 1 Comment »Norah
July 1st, 2011 joshherndon At this moment, Norah is about 41 hours old. She’s been blood tested, hearing checked, and swaddled (a lot). She’s learned how to poop, pee, and eat. She’s crying, staring, and smiling (but only when she passes gas). There’s a lot I’m going to learn over time, but in these past 41 hours I’ve experienced [...]
The Tension Between Saddness & Serenity
June 13th, 2011 joshherndon Last Friday was one of the more difficult days of my life– we announced to our students that Evie and I are resigning from being youth pastors. It’s obviously very sad news, but at the same time we’re excited for the things to come. Evie and I are going to be starting a church in [...]
I’m Eating Ribs (when I should be at CSM)
May 13th, 2011 joshherndon My sisters is getting married tomorrow and she asked me to officiate the wedding! I’m obviously extremely humbled (and nervous). To get a front row seat to one of God’s greatest gifts is a great honor. Logistically, however, it’s not ideal. Tonight is the rehearsal dinner and I’ll be missing CSM. I’ll be leaving the [...]
Posted in Central Student Ministries, Personal Tags: Becca, janae, wedding, when the youth pastor is away 1 Comment »A Day Without Shoes
April 5th, 2011 joshherndon It’s amazing what you notice when something you take for granted everyday is no longer available. Like ice, transportation, or shoes. Today I walked around for most of the day without shoes as a part of TOMS One Day Without Shoes. I talked to about 100 people about Podoconniosis today– a 100% preventable disease that [...]
Posted in Personal Tags: Josh Herndon, one day without shoes, Podoconniosis, Toms, Toms Shoes 5 Comments »Leaders Leading [CSM Review 4/1/11]
April 3rd, 2011 joshherndon Last Friday was no April Fools– we met God! There was a lot of distractions leading up to the service, but our student leaders stayed focused and led a hungry group of students in worship and prayer. I was particularly proud of Becca, Gabby, and Cecilia (the three girls, leading worship). All three faced severe [...]
Posted in Central Student Ministries, CSM Review, Media Tags: Becca, cecilia, Central Student Minsitries, CSM, Gabby, Josh Herndon, student leaders, Video, Worship No Comments »