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Barnyard Births in the City: Wishing you an Unconventional Christmas
When we were kids, people called us little devils. So when we grew up, we called ourselves Satan’s Sinners. – Cochise, founder and president of Satan’s Sinners gang; incarcerated since December 1993; incarnated since January 1994 It was a typically hot and humid July afternoon in New York, but about to get hotter. Several dozen members…
Read More10 Simple Ways to Know God’s Love is More Than Enough – Part 3
This is Part 3 of 3 in a series by Maina Mwaura. Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. Enough: Sufficient to meet a need or satisfy a desire; adequate. God Gave you Life. God knows everything about you. (Matthew 10:30) God has a purpose, not just for your ministry but for you. (Hebrews 11:39)…
Read MoreInstant Messages
We all have 24 hours in a day. No more and no less. So what do we do with the time we have is critical, especially when it comes to developing messages. God spoke to Joshua in Joshua 1:8 and told him that if he would meditate on the word of God day and night,…
Read MoreEnough – Part 2
This is Part 2 of 3 in a series by Maina Mwaura. Read Part 1 here. This past February I had the privilege to research my ancestral background. I found that in my family line I had many people that had done great things. As I was going over the documents it hit me that…
Read MoreYou’re So Creative!!!
Albert Einstein once said: “Our imagination is our preview of coming attractions.” Creativity. Some say you either have it or you don’t. I am convinced that you have it. The gift of creativity is not the possession of a few people. The ability to be creative belongs to everyone, including you. Proverbs 8:12 says, “I…
Read MoreEnough – Part 1
This is Part 1 of a 3-Part Series by Maina Mwaura Recently, my niece Maiya and I went to her favorite store, The American Doll Store. Maiya is a huge fan of this store and likes everything, which is always a problem when you live on a youth pastors salary. I promised Maiya that she…
Read MoreFollow the Leader: Recruiting the Best Leadership for Your Youth Ministry
“He who thinks he’s a leader and has no one following is only taking a walk.” John Maxwell For many years, this quote has been a benchmark for me as a leader. I have learned that leadership is not based on a title or denomination. Simply put, leadership is the ability to inspire others to…
Read MoreFive Ways to Appreciate Schools this Thanksgiving
It’s so easy to get caught up in busyness. Overcommitted, highly passionate youth workers fall into this trap everyday. Considering cluttered calendars, cause the calendar to work for you this month. In ten days, you’ll likely gather with those you love most to overeat and be merry. But the occasion isn’t really about feasting, football,…
Read MoreStarting a Movement: Influencing Students – Part 3
This is part 3 in a series from Maina Mwaura. Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. When Jesus approached the 12 disciples in John chapter 1, many of them probably had no idea that they would be following God’s son. I think the same should be true for the students that you and I get…
Read MoreTo Develop a Movement, Start With Yourself – Part 2
This is Part 2 of 3 in a series by Maina Mwaura. Read Part 1 here. Sometimes the hardest movement to start and lead is the movement within us. It has been very well quoted that you can’t lead people where you haven’t been. As we begin our time together, how are you at leading…
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