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3H Leadership (Complete text of my keynote talk at BASIC:Live)
Today I had the honor of serving as one of the keynote speakers for the BASIC:Live online college leadership conference. Below is the complete text of the talk I shared. Enjoy! We’re going to talk...
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What’s the #1 Thing Holding You Back?
Ah. On most campuses–including mine–it’s over. Or at least we change gears now. Students have graduated and (most of) the rest have gone home. But that doesn’t mean it’s “Summertime…and the livin’ is...
View ArticleSurvey Says…
So the other day I asked you for your responses to a few questions. A bunch of you took the survey and the results were quite interesting. We had a great response from people in college ministry all...
View ArticleA Look at Our Ministry (video)
I get a fair number of questions from folks about how we’ve designed Elements, our church-based college ministry here at Penn State. Our stellar video team (Ginger and Greg) recently put this video...
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How Setting Goals Helps You Get More Done
Let me tell you a story about how setting good goals helps you get more done, and achieve more than you knew you were capable of. In the summer of 2013, I was confronted with a classic case of good...
View ArticleFirefall (sermon)
Revival comes when God does in a moment what it normally takes years to accomplish. It isn’t something we can do, but something we must prayerfully wait on God to do. From 1 Kings 18–Elijah and the...
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What’s Your #1 Goal This Summer?
Photo by Nicolai Berntsen. Use through CCo. https://unsplash.com/nicolaiberntsen Earlier this week, I shared with you some things I’ve learned about the importance of setting goals, and how they help...
View ArticleThe Three Words That Will Help Students Become More Committed
Later this week, I’ll be offering some free video teaching to subscribers on how to raise your students’ commitment level. If you haven’t subscribed yet, what are you waiting for? Click here, or fill...
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Diagnosis: Selfie Syndrome
Came across this interesting description on how social media is impacting us. What does it mean to live counter-culturally in a selfie world? Instead of re-posting this, you might want to have a real...
View ArticleHow to Increase Student Commitment (audio)
On Tuesday, I promised I’d share with you some ways that you can raise the student commitment level in your ministry.I had a blast putting this together and think you’ll enjoy it! As an A/V amateur, I...
View ArticleDon’t Forget to Pray for This!
The Kingdom of God is advancing, and taking over new territory. It’s easy to forget that this includes your own heart. We should be praying for God’s kingdom to take over the unconquered areas of our...
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The Next Time Someone Says “That Sounds Too Risky…”
Photo by Joshua Earle. Use via CCo. https://unsplash.com/joshuaearle I was talking with a coaching client this past week. He told me about a conversation he had with someone on his team about the pros...
View ArticleSpecial Growth Opportunity for You and Your Ministry
Hi friends, I’m writing today with a special growth opportunity for you and your ministry! I’ve been writing and speaking about the importance of college ministry, and how to strategically adapt to our...
View ArticleThis is Why We Read, Preach, and Teach the Whole Bible
Let me tell you why it’s wise to teach the whole Bible (or “the whole counsel of God” as some like to say). When the Holy Spirit is involved, he knows exactly what every person there needs to hear. The...
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Does All Prayer Get Answered? (Consult this Flow Chart)
I preached on Matthew 7:7-12–the “Ask, Seek, Knock” passage–and dealt with the problem of prayers that don’t get answered, especially in light of Jesus’ promise that “everyone who asks receives.” What...
View ArticleFaithfulness in College Is ‘Life-Wide’ – The Gospel Coalition
I have a new post over at The Gospel Coalition, where I talk about “life-wide” faithfulness. Written directly to college students, but applies just as well to all kinds of students (including students...
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Elevate Conference – Home
I’m looking forward to speaking at this conference next weekend! If you’re in or near Central PA and are a college student, or love one, I’d love to see you there. A great way to kick off the academic...
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Jesus, the Christ
In a culture that likes the idea of Jesus, but doesn’t have a great idea of who he is, it’s crucial that we know who he claimed to be and what his followers confessed about him. I just started a 3...
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Jesus, Son of God [sermon]
Listen to the sermon here In this brief series entitled ICHTHUS, we are looking at the person and work of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Jesus spread through a startlingly simple confession: that Jesus...
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10 Questions to Ask When Considering Seminary
Photo by Thomas Lefebvre. Use through Creative Commons. https://unsplash.com/thomaslefebvre “I’m considering going to seminary. Do you have any advice?” This conversation happens often enough–a few...
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