My life Since 2003
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January 2016 – Youth Pastors in the News
Here’s a list of headlines from the month of January 2016 for the Google News search term, “Youth Pastor.” I’ve deleted multiple links to the same instance. 1/7/16 – Youth pastor charged with sexually assaulting five underaged boys while working at Aliso Viejo church – OC Register (CA) Former Youth Pastor Caught With Underage Girl Behind Genghis Grill…
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A Review of Nest Cam
Now that we’re homeowners again I’m in the midst of a whole litany of home improvement projects. (I’m even writing today in my half built Tiny Office to get a sense of where I’ll want furniture, install outlets, and stuff like that.) Along the way I’m testing out home automation gadgets, trying to find some…
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We is Better Than Me
Sin divides us, Jesus unites I’m tired of the divisions. I’m sick of divide and monetize. I’m ready to be a part of something where “we” is better than “me.”
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A Snapchat Interview with an 8th Grade Student
Back in November I heard from an 8th grade student who wanted to interview me about Snapchat for a research project she was writing for school. Her questions were probing, interesting, and excellent! With her permission, and the permission of her parents, I am sharing that interview today. J: Why was snapchat created? Adam: In my post, Why…
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The Unmoored Life
The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish. John 1:14, The Message Dr. King’s life reminds me that vocational ministry isn’t limited to church employment. Our calling is…
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Go to Haiti with me this April
I have remembered. The earthquake of January 12th, 2010 brought the world’s attention to Haiti. The Western world had become comfortable, casual even, in referring to Haiti as a place of political instability and extreme poverty. Phrases like the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere rolled off the tongue easily and most Americans had very little working knowledge…
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I Believe Change is Possible
I’m locked into my way of thinking. You are locked into yours. We’re enjoying the banter back and forth. I’m convinced I’m going to change you and visa versa. Of course, neither one of us changes our minds. The banter ends and we move on. This seems to be the course most online conversations take…
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What You Learn From Looking
This weekend I’m in Chicago. I’m here for the Vertical Conference just a few blocks away. A thousand young adults crammed into a former Masonic Temple now Christian Church, connecting with God, and– no doubt— eager to hear the wisdom of a middle-aged man about how to live as a Christian on the internet. Yes, I’m…
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Shrunken to Surveillance
Our House Is this what we’ve become? People of surveillance? That’s a question I’m asking myself this week in recognition that something deep inside me has changed. After living on this block since 2009, when the worst thing we’ve experienced was someone swiping Stoney’s leash off the front porch, a few days ago we awoke to…
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Two Small Business Tools for Non-MBA Business Leaders
My bachelors degree is in youth ministry. I did about half a masters degree in youth ministry leadership. That means I have exactly zero expertise in accounting, bookkeeping, or human resources. When it comes to my part in leading our small business I’m really good at some aspects of what I do at The Youth Cartel.…