Archive for the ‘community’ Category

The Power of Hello

Posted: November 21, 2011 in community, hospitality

“Hey! I’m David. How’s it going?” I’m starting to wonder how many times I’ve repeated that phrase or something similar to it in youth ministry settings. I think it’s a pretty natural thing to say. It doesn’t take a youth ministry veteran to think of that one. But I’m starting to think that God has [...]

Community Isn’t Just a Buzz-word

Posted: August 31, 2010 in community

My alma mater Taylor University is infamous for tossing around the word “community” as if the existence of the school itself depended on it. Mention that word in the student union and you’ll either get a couple of rolling eyes or an over-eager student senate member advertising the next big event that somehow will enhance the [...]