You've heard me talk about the God Test before. It's a great tool created by Rice Broocks to help start a meaningful conversation and create an opportunity to share the Gospel. I've personally found this tool very helpful and highly recommend it. In the week leading up to Easter, students and … [Read more...] about God Test-ing 1,000 Students at Texas State
Amos’ Mission Trip Testimony
In May/June of 2011 Katie and I helped lead a group of students on a short term mission trip to Marseille, France with Ten Days Missions (the short term missions arm of Every Nation). We were there supporting the ministry of some amazing Every Nation church-planters. We engaged in campus outreach, … [Read more...] about Amos’ Mission Trip Testimony
The God Test
Rice Broocks has developed a great tool to help believers share their faith. It's a conversation piece called "The God Test". Perfect for campus ministry, and useful in a variety of settings, Rice gives an explanation of this tool in this brief video … [Read more...] about The God Test
FSU “Go Week”
Each August thousands of students start their college experience. This is a huge transition for all of these young people, many moving away from home for the first time! I have always seen this transition as an important time of outreach to students, and we at ENC have for many years attempted to … [Read more...] about FSU “Go Week”
Marseille, France Mission Trip
I recently helped lead a team of 15 (mostly students) on a mission trip with Ten Days Missions to support an Every Nation church plant in Marseille, France. While there we served in a variety of ways: We worked with kids, reached out to college students, distributed over 2,300 copies of French … [Read more...] about Marseille, France Mission Trip
Helpfulness of Sabbath Observance
Feeling personally challenged with the current relevance of the Fourth Commandment to "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy." (Exodus 20:8) Consider this quote by evangelical theologian Dr. John Currid: “I would suggest that if we kept the Sabbath as Christians then our lives would improve … [Read more...] about Helpfulness of Sabbath Observance
Christian Unity Gone Wrong
The Bible clearly teaches that as Christians we should not be divisive in our diversity. There are many teachers, and within the Church there are many different spiritual gifts given. The Corinthians were corrected (among other things) for creating factions based on their favorite teachers. (I Cor. … [Read more...] about Christian Unity Gone Wrong
Jesus: Savior Now or Judge Later
I came across this paragraph from J.I. Packer today while studying. I pray that reading it stirs your heart to the urgency of receiving Jesus, and sharing his message with the world, as it did mine: Paul refers to the fact that we must all appear before Christ's judgment seat as "the terror of the … [Read more...] about Jesus: Savior Now or Judge Later
Don’t Waste Your Christmas Break! (An Appeal to Students)
Time off from school can be restful and refreshing, but it is certainly not free from temptations. Some go home to strained family relationships, others face the temptation of old friends and habits which come back to haunt them during school breaks. For many there is the temptation to waste … [Read more...] about Don’t Waste Your Christmas Break! (An Appeal to Students)
Steve Murrell’s Message on Honor
I recently wrote an article on the importance of honor. One of the things that spurred me to reflect on this subject was Steve Murrell's excellent message at the Every Nation 2010 conference. I encourage you to listen to it, if you have not already done so. Pastor Steve provides some powerful … [Read more...] about Steve Murrell’s Message on Honor
Giving Honor
I've been thinking a lot about the importance of honor lately. Sadly, I think showing-honor is almost a lost art, especially among those my age and younger. Too many times we young people come across as really impressed with ourselves and apparently forget the contribution of so many who have helped … [Read more...] about Giving Honor
Potential Benefits of a Seminary Education
While "going to seminary" isn't a panacea for all the needs and desires of the aspiring Christian leader, there are benefits to be gained. The depth of subject-matter knowledge that a seminary professor has within their area of focus will far exceed that of your average pastor or teacher. Even a … [Read more...] about Potential Benefits of a Seminary Education