sharing with you not only the Gospel but my life as well
After the first trip, including the visit to Frontline, I performed a wedding for a friend who lives in Washington D.C. and works as a lawyer. His former law professor and current employer was seated with me at the reception. In making conversation, we talked about the “Interview Project” and my recent visit to the [...]
ADVENTURE # 5: NATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH (WASHINGTON D.C.)
Although popular today for churches to open or begin new services in movie theaters, National Community Church (NCC) adopted this approach to ministry out of necessity, before the widespread acceptance of the idea. Real estate prices in Washington D.C. caused them to open up in a theater in [...]
ADVENTURE #4: VALLEY CHURCH (ALLENTOWN, PA)
Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Valley Church originally existed as Christian Life Community Church. Under Eric Miller’s leadership, the church transformed into Valley Church. Eric’s brother Craig served on staff at a large Assemblies of God church near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. After leaving staff, Craig relocated to Allentown to work alongside his [...]
ADVENTURE # 3: LCBC (MANHEIM, PA)
LCBC originally stood for Lancaster County Bible Church. At some point, the meaning behind these letters became Lives Changed by Christ, which better reflects the current vision and reach of the congregation. LCBC broadcasts their sermons live to a multi-site about an hour away. Since each uses a live band, [...]
ADVENTURE #1: MERCYHILL (STATE COLLEGE, PA)
The start of many churches contains unique elements. Mercy Hill’s genesis is perhaps the most unique church in the Penn-Del Conference of the Assemblies of God. In order to reach the population of twenty-somethings not attending State College Assembly of God (SCAG), Mercy Hill began through a staff member of [...]
I love road-trips to observe and interview people doing ministry among young adults and twenty-somethings. It’s exciting to see the creativity and passion that God has given people as they connect with younger generations. Benson Hines “recently returned from a yearlong road trip researching Christian college ministry around the U.S. After 181 campuses, 44 states, [...]
Essential Church?: One of my biggest passions/concerns is connecting with young adults (18-20-somethings) so they can experience God, connect with others, grow in their faith and serve others–that’s what the Interview Project has been all about. Since I love to read, I read every book and article I find that looks interesting or addresses the [...]
Wild Goose Chase: Reclaim the Adventure of Pursuing God
Nobody sets out to live a life full of regrets—never fulfilling their God-given dreams. Although a life following Jesus begins with excitement, it often becomes routine for many believers. Mark Batterson identifies the “cages” that keep people from living fully and experiencing the unpredictable adventure for which [...]
Sunday School at Dunkin’ Donuts the last couple of weeks has been fun–and a nice break for the summer. Along with the funny things that happen–like spilling iced coffee everywhere-the times of talking have felt more genuine. In a classroom setting, it’s a struggle to make meaningful eye-contact with everyone. There is a certain intimacy [...]
Finding good, well-written, easy to follow, creative curriculum is always a challenge. When involved in youth ministry, there were many options, but I rarely found material I really liked. I often bought material and spent as much time modifying it as it would take to write my own!
Good resources for young adults were scarce when [...]
