Archive - January, 2010

In Christ Alone

January 30, 2010 in Personal Growth with 0 Comments

It’s been a while since I went to Urbana ’09, but I wanted to write down one of the greatest memories I had of my time in St. Louis. It was the second night of the conference, and since I was at my booth during most of the conference activities, I really only had the chance to go to some of the general sessions.

The general sessions were held in the America’s Center, the St. Louis Rams’ stadium. The memory that I don’t want to ever forget was when 16,000 of us stood to sing “In Christ Alone.” It was a powerful moment. The words to the song have grabbed ahold of me since I first heard them a while ago, and when I had the chance to sing them with 16,000 people, mostly college students, I was overwhelmed.

Here’s a the song in case you haven’t ever heard it. If you have heard it, listen again. I hope I never forget this memory of Urbana ’09.

Back in Mexico

January 27, 2010 in Family, Mexico City with 1 Comment

A welcome site

The best place to view the volcanoes in Mexico City is from the airplane when you come in. Just above the layer of smog, you can see the tips of these two gigantic mountains covered in snow.

We’re back in Mexico after about 6 weeks of time in Florida and St. Louis. We had a great time reconnecting with family and friends as well as sharing at churches and representing Youth Ministry International at Urbana ’09.

Now we get to unpack in time to pack again. We’re moving. I’ll give you more details about that soon, but just wanted to write that we are happy to be back. So happy we celebrated by eating some real tacos last night.

Ministry Report for 2009

January 14, 2010 in Audio, Global Youth Ministry with 0 Comments

Here is a quick audio file of a ministry report we gave at Gulf Coast Fellowship on January 10, 2010, about our ministry highlights in 2009.

If you’re interested in what God is has done, be sure to listen to it.


Download the MP3 file of our Ministry Report 2009.

MinisterioJuvenil.com

January 12, 2010 in features, Global Youth Ministry, Latin America with 0 Comments

I just received a really great note of encouragement on our youth ministry blog in Spanish (www.ministeriojuvenil.com). The youth ministry resource site has received so many great comments and created so many incredible contacts for us. Here is what the comment said (translated into English):

Hi. It is a blessing to have the opportunity to have access to this space and receive refreshment. I am from the city of Cartagena in Colombia, and I serve with my husband as youth pastors in the youth ministry. It is very interesting and edifying to have the opportunity to receive from you all and to be able to bring renewal to our local church. I pray that God will continue filling you with His grace and presence. Congratulations on your work and dedication.

We also received an email from someone today interested in inviting us to teach our informal youth ministry training conference.

We are excited about the possibilities for 2010 as we plan on investing more time in this valuable tool for training youth workers all over Latin America.

Another sign that kids are lonely (pic)

January 8, 2010 in Culture with 1 Comment

I saw this toy in Walmart the other day, and it made me wonder why you would need a truck that comes back on it’s own.

When we play cars, we roll them back and forth to each other, but I guess not everyone plays with someone else. I guess if you have to play by yourself, you want a truck that comes back on it’s own.

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Lion Country Safari

January 6, 2010 in Family with 0 Comments


Here’s a quick video I made from our trip to Lion Country Safari.

You can also watch it at Animoto by clicking here: Lion Country Safari.

Dolphins vs Steelers – January 3, 2010

January 5, 2010 in Family, Football with 0 Comments


I went to the Miami Dolphins’ vs Steelers game with my Dad, Uncle, and cousin. It was Don Shula’s 80th birthday celebration at the stadium. We had a good time.