gdp's Comments

Life in Student Ministry : Feeling convicted about how I use my time

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:39:05 +0000

Very good thoughts here Tim and I am glad you can convey this message to all from the perspective of one who has walked the walk of disappointment in a parent as well as now being the parent that does not disappoint. I love your heart. This is a message we all need to take to the task and put our families first. If we aren't ministering well at home first, nothing else matters...

Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff : Treating youth ministers like silver medal ministers.

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:25:34 +0000

I thank God for Dave Shaw!

Impact Youth Ministry : Water Country Trip

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:13:23 +0000

or is it spectacular planning? What if this is an event that is planned for all those who ARE NOT going to SoulFest? Now you see my genius!

Life in Student Ministry : Slowing down my blogging pace for a couple weeks

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:00:01 +0000

Good for you man. I'm proud of you for scaling back so that family and ministry can be in balance. Enjoy your Summer and know that I am praying for you guys with the little one on it's way soon!

ChurchCrunch : Is Critical Mass Important?

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:33:43 +0000

not sure critical mass is needed but it would be great to see @louiegiglio follow some people as well as be followed... it just feels more like an ego stroking than connecting with others.

Human3rror : 30 Days of Blogathletics

Sat, 23 May 2009 02:07:01 +0000

so how are you doing with this man? Do you need another kick in the pants or what!? Get on it son. Move, Move!

Human3rror : 30 Days of Blogathletics

Fri, 15 May 2009 16:01:54 +0000

dude, get off your butt and get out into the big old world and enjoy it. Make exercising fun. Play with your kids, walk with your wife, be intentional about parking in the furthest spot and take the extra steps to get into where you are going. Little things like that add up. But yeah, get into the gym as well - at least 3 times a week. You owe it to your family to be in good enough shape to live healthy years so they can enjoy you! you can do it John. I believe in you...

Life in Student Ministry : I'm thinking about ending our large-group youth meetings

Fri, 8 May 2009 13:39:26 +0000

Tim, love your thoughts that you are processing through here on your blog and the simple fact that you are wanting to meet with some of the students in the coming weeks to discuss further what this change would or could look like is great. It shows that you are confident enough to not only get their input in the way of a survey but then also dig deeper into doing something with the results. That is brave and bold my friend! We have been doing small groups since the inception of our youth group 12 years ago. Over the years we added a large group service once a month that really aids in serving as a feeder into the small groups that meet the rest of the month. Many teens find it easier to invite a friend to come to the large group as it is a much more relaxed setting with small elements of entertainment but big emphasis on relationship. There's something about the energy in a large group that makes it really cool for us here. At the same time we are very intentional about connecting with those who are not in a small group and talking with them about it. The nice thing is that most of the kids that come with friends are already hearing and seeing what the small groups are all about because their friend that invited them has been talking about it. I'm looking forward to hearing what you come up with in the end and want you to know that I am praying for you and for the many on this blog that are processing the same thoughts about large group ministry right now. Blessings Bro!

Life in Student Ministry : What is REALLY worth my time in student ministry?

Fri, 1 May 2009 02:44:31 +0000

Great stuff as always Tim. Really feeling the same way about much of what you have on this list. So how do we make the necessary changes in order to better connect with teens? How do we better model a life that is being transformed by Christ that will speak much louder than any message we could speak?

Nuvement : Pressing Pause

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:00:56 +0000

priming the pump for Funky Friday. Get those chapters finished man! [youtube qqu7tcZTfCg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqu7tcZTfCg youtube]

Nuvement : Pressing Pause

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:58:56 +0000

Get your act together and finish those chapters! Funky Friday must happen...

Nuvement : The Winner of Funky Friday is...Rev Kev!

Sat, 4 Apr 2009 18:01:55 +0000

I humbly accept this award and I want to take this moment to thank my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ for inspiring MJ to blame it on the boogie. Looking forward to next weeks them Jarrett

Nuvement : Funky Friday :: Greatest Michael Jackson Song EVER!

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 22:13:03 +0000

[youtube vjW1iq4IO2k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjW1iq4IO2k youtube] is there really a reason needed? Seriously! "Don't blame it on the sunshine. Don't blame it on the moonlight. Don't blame it on the good times. Just blame it on the boogie." Enough said...

Nuvement : Funky Friday :: Best Old School Rap

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:32:04 +0000

[youtube CXVKuw5k7dE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXVKuw5k7dE youtube]

Nuvement : The Winner of Funky Friday is...Shaq Diesel!

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:28:35 +0000

Can't embed the video but you gotta give it up for G. Love! Anything to keep Shaq from showing up here again! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUH4zPdpbug

Human3rror : The "Human3rror Hearts U" Blog Hosting Discount!

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:21:36 +0000

sweet deal man! I think you sold me on switching from a wp.com site to go with my own domain and open the door to options on my own site.

Nuvement : It\'s been One Week since you looked at me

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:53:50 +0000

No man - "Because of you". It's because of this blog that I registered for intense debate. There you go @human3rror. I helped a brotha' out with the musical references...

Human3rror : Twit-B*tching - Bad Idea Guys

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:46:50 +0000

The issue seems to be bigger than we wish to acknowledge at this time. I've been on Twitter since April '08 and it seems that this app has just opened the door for more and more lashing out without thinking. Lashing out at a people, lashing out at a situation, lashing out at place. Far too much for my taste and I have stopped following some of the guilty twits/twitterers/whatever you call them - in this case twit is probably correct... - we type and hit send without processing any discernment in how we will be received. My thought, get a diary and complain all you want but don't go public.

Human3rror : The Question: 15\" or 17\" MacBook Pro?

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:34:22 +0000

do the 15 with maxed out ram and processor. screen size is adequate and you can plug in another monitor when you aren't mobile. I've got a 13 macbook and it does it all for me but I would love to go pro for the extra 2" on the screen space. Upgrading the RAM is cheap and wicked easy! Go that route to save $$.

Nuvement : 3 bands that are all up in my dome

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:56:02 +0000

thenewno2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWhj_WEuVZI old school/new school experimental sound