Christian Disciple Farm
The Christian Disciple Farm is a unique and rewarding experience. By day, Harvest joins 115 other people as volunteer staff leading a camp for special needs kids and their families. … Read more
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Where we were… Summer 2012
From June 5 – August 12, I had a great time leading teams and serving in ministry in various places around the country. Here’s where Harvest was: Troy UMC, Troy, … Read more
Covered Bridges
One afternoon during the Harvest 2012 Summer Trip, we drove through the Covered Bridge Capitol of the World – a county in Central Indiana. It was a fun, peaceful stop. … Read more
Last Week of Harvest
Seven ministry stops in four days. We didn’t really think it was too crazy until we were in the middle of it, but we had a blast. On Sunday morning, … Read more
Summer of Ministry
The Harvest 2012 Summer Team closed somewhat quietly. We had a closing retreat, the closing dinner, the closing debriefing time. Then, we videoed summer memories. After lunch, we prayed and … Read more
Encounter Tour
I was invited to be the worship leader for the Encounter Youth Choir Tour. Encounter is a 125 voice interdenominational youth choir from the greater Alton, IL area representing about … Read more
Jr. High Alive Camp Schedule
Here’s another event schedule from Jr. High Alive, a summer camp at Beulah in Eldorado, IL. Harvest led the worship music each morning and evening. We also led a seminar … Read more
Generations Camp Schedule
I’ve been going through a little pile of stuff that always ends up in my backpack during week in and week out summer ministry events. I thought I might post some of … Read more
8 Simple Ministry Ideas
Through conversations and experiences over the last few weeks, here are some random ministry ideas – in no particular order: – Free Meal For You (Clinton, IA) – a couple in the … Read more
You’re Going To Disappoint Someone
I heard this statement once: “Ministry leaders, you’re going to disappoint someone, try not to let it be your kids.” There are many ways that ministry work gets put in front of … Read more