Getting back in the saddle…

every year i get the privilege to go to colorado and help lead a wilderness experience for youth pastors from around the country.  every year i come back with new insights and observations about the state of youth ministry, youth pastors and the church in general.  it challenges me to rethink my priorities and evaluate where i am in god’s big picture.  i’m grateful for the opportunity.

after having just returned, i am struck by a fact that gives me hope.  each of the seven guys who were in my small group for the week have gone home to churches that they enjoy being a part of…and those churches appear to like and appreciate them.

this is no small deal in the world of church life.  churches are often places where unhealthy relationships exist for leaders.  i am happy for these guys.  i wish them well.

i am grateful to be back at north point.  can’t wait to start seeing people.  i really like our corner of the kingdom.

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