Want a fun and creative way to ring in the New Year that’s a little unexpected? Tired of planning fun outreach events and having very few people actually bring friends to hear the good news? Want a way to challenge your students? If you answered yes to any of these questions try a lock-in at […]
“Free” Car Wash
Ever seen a sign for a “Free Car Wash,” excitedly driven up, and then felt sort of forced into giving a donation? Or ever led a car wash like that and seen the look on people’s face fall when you ask for a donation? We just completed a fundraising car wash, so I understand the […]
Breaking Free (Part 2) – Taking it to the Streets
After the youth group bought the supplies, wrote the cards, and assembled the care bags for the homeless, the congregation took them in their cars and shared the good news. We heard many wonderful stories and thankfulness for this easy opportunity to do something meaningful. But somehow it didn’t feel like enough. We knew we […]
Breaking Free – Part 1 – Rallying the troops
We’d had a great trip serving and sharing the good news in St. Louis. I saw our teens dig down deep and truly show The love of God through the way they interacted with the elderly, kids, and the poor. When I came home, I started feeling like we needed to do more of that […]
