Category: Vocational Calling
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Tomato, Banana: The Differences Between Children’s and Youth Ministry
“Tomato, toma(h)to?” It’s more like, “Tomato, banana” when it comes to comparing Children’s ministry (KidMin) to Youth Ministry (YouthMin). Yes, they both coexist in the figurative fruit bowl of careers, but these two callings are vastly different. It makes sense that one is often confused/enmeshed with the other, for there are some similarities. They both…
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The Samuels Among Us: An Interview with Myself
Last month, I interviewed four persons who entered into a full-time ministerial position under the age of 25 and remained in that same position for at least 5 years. After many requests (one), I think it’s only fair that I answer the questions that I expected others to answer. Asi que, here we go! As…
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Mindy, Monty, and Ministry: What Comedians Teach Us on Leadership
While some watch sports or cooking shows, I am slightly (ok–very) obsessed with well-written comedies. So much so, that my friends threw me a shower that was themed Saturday Night Live. There was a “Mom Jeans” skit (written by the blogger, Leah Hartman) and more Chris Farley impersonations than one could imagine. My utmost respect…
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The Samuels Among Us: Molly Just
Rev. Molly Just and Hubs, Kyle During March, I interviewed four persons who entered into vocational ministry under the age of 25 and remained in that same position for at least 5 years. My prayer is that their stories will encourage you who are hearing the faint whispers of the Holy Spirit. And if…
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The Samuels Among Us: Jessica Bates
Jessica Bates and fam. During March, I will be interviewing four persons who entered into vocational ministry under the age of 25 and remained in that same position for at least 5 years. My prayer is that their stories will encourage you who are hearing the faint whispers of the Holy Spirit. And if…
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The Samuels Among Us: Darci Utt
Darci Utt with daughter, Adah. During March, I will be interviewing four persons who entered into vocational ministry under the age of 25 and remained in that same position for at least 5 years. My prayer is that their stories will encourage you who are hearing the faint whispers of the Holy Spirit. And…
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The Samuels Among Us: Joel Wilke
Camp Horizon Director, Joel Wilke and Fam. During March, I will be interviewing four persons who entered into vocational ministry under the age of 25 and remained in that same position for at least 5 years. My prayer is that their stories will encourage you who are hearing the faint whispers of the Holy…