tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.comments2011-10-05T14:54:54.204-04:00Field Guide to the Youth & Young Adult Ministry JungleJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374086548160555063noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-29836096633850894232011-10-05T14:54:54.204-04:002011-10-05T14:54:54.204-04:00Peter, thanks for the comment. The whole reason fo...Peter, thanks for the comment. The whole reason for this blog was that there are times that I just had too much in my mind and heart and to process it required me to write it down.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374086548160555063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-79027359089107079852011-10-03T12:03:14.356-04:002011-10-03T12:03:14.356-04:00So heart breaking, "The poverty of soul and h...So heart breaking, "The poverty of soul and hope" is powerful imagery. Thanks for doing what you did and keep up the blog, I enjoy it.Peter Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04566181348851317863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-61552849479509896192010-09-01T22:37:46.168-04:002010-09-01T22:37:46.168-04:00This is really a good concise post that sums up wh...This is really a good concise post that sums up what so many of us feel each year. There's always the sense that we could be doing something different or better. At some level, I think it's a good tension to hold but it can definitely get out of hand. If the amount of time spent stressing over <a href="http://www.gospellight.com" rel="nofollow">sunday school curriculum</a>, fall events, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-4631664244414542342009-12-31T23:10:18.495-05:002009-12-31T23:10:18.495-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-25273291878269931912009-12-24T17:15:45.419-05:002009-12-24T17:15:45.419-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-70642469459869812722009-05-09T05:05:00.000-04:002009-05-09T05:05:00.000-04:00Good luck, Jen. I enjoy reading your blog. It sou...Good luck, Jen. I enjoy reading your blog. It sounds interesting to work in the field.bruised reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15532234153238249490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-85279183339499657062008-07-13T17:32:00.000-04:002008-07-13T17:32:00.000-04:00I asked God to tell me what he will, and He told m...I asked God to tell me what he will, and He told me Go Look Up Minister Of Light! This blog felt like the answer! <BR/><BR/>I was wondering if you were anywhere else on the internet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-20346233958912083022008-07-09T10:53:00.000-04:002008-07-09T10:53:00.000-04:00May I pray for you both?May I pray for you both?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509853932305428602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-61794078049096349632008-04-15T18:40:00.000-04:002008-04-15T18:40:00.000-04:00Ah, alas, while I've consumed copious amounts of t...Ah, alas, while I've consumed copious amounts of tea, my spice cabinet does not contain Szechwan pepper (amazingly) and with an upcoming retreat, sleep is illusive.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the thought!<BR/>JJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374086548160555063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-21146804175328945372008-04-15T10:04:00.000-04:002008-04-15T10:04:00.000-04:00Jenn,I'm sorry to hear that you've been sick. Feel...Jenn,<BR/>I'm sorry to hear that you've been sick. Feel better: Green tea, soup with szechuan pepper, and lots of sleep.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509853932305428602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-5599384168617303262008-04-08T22:14:00.000-04:002008-04-08T22:14:00.000-04:00ERD,I actually read that article. As a political ...ERD,<BR/>I actually read that article. As a political science degree holder (Go Badgers!), I closely follow the political arena. I too thought it resonated with ministry. I see the phenomenon especially among the high school youth and college students. I posted an event to Facebook and before I could even put it on our website, I had kids instant messaging me or calling me about it.<BR/><BR/>Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420581838375942548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-73529470436130700312008-04-08T15:03:00.000-04:002008-04-08T15:03:00.000-04:00Jenn,I happened upon this article by way of a lise...Jenn,<BR/>I happened upon <A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/27/us/politics/27voters.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Finding+Political+News+Online&st=nyt&oref=slogin" REL="nofollow">this article</A> by way of a lisetserv today. I thought it might be of equal interest to ministry as it is to politics.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509853932305428602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-24778680516509706592008-04-07T09:45:00.000-04:002008-04-07T09:45:00.000-04:00ERD - if you would like more specific informaiton,...ERD - if you would like more specific informaiton, email me at YMJungle-at-gmail.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374086548160555063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-72987684566940808922008-04-07T09:11:00.000-04:002008-04-07T09:11:00.000-04:00The generation-strain you describe is something ha...The generation-strain you describe is something happening in all manner of organizations, whether they be churches, governments, or social organizations. I think that emerging leaders and managers need to focus on core values and results, and undertake the difficult task of asking the older generations to do the same. I think it's also important to get members of different generations in the sameDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509853932305428602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019353076345636902.post-33519153252787664632008-04-02T09:39:00.000-04:002008-04-02T09:39:00.000-04:00Jenn,I stumbled upon your blog by way of How to Co...Jenn,<BR/>I stumbled upon your blog by way of <EM>How to Cook Everything Vegetarian</EM> in your profile. You have some great insights here.<BR/>I’ve thought for some time that churches are struggling in their missions (and losing membership) because they're failing to adapt or even to recognize the value of adaptation. Theology can be parlayed into a variety of ministries that change with the Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509853932305428602noreply@blogger.com