Tag: ministry
“And above all things have fervent love for one another…” (I Peter 4:8). Love is a word that can evoke so many emotions inside of a person. Some have love for things, some for activities, and some have deep love for people. Love is wonderful. So what if we took the concept of this feeling… View Article
Running Like Jonah
Picture this. You wake up from a nap to find yourself caught in the middle of a crazy storm while you’re out at sea. Gigantic waves are crashing alongside the boat you’re in, and chaos is running rampant among your fellow sailors. Soon, your mates decide to throw you overboard into the water where a… View Article
Caution: I’m Crazy about Jesus
I consider myself to be the textbook definition of a nerd. Spend much time around me and you’ll begin to believe so as well. I’m the first one they call at the office when there’s a computer problem, I wear glasses, I’ve been known to wear a black belt with brown shoes, and I own… View Article
InsideOut: At what age did you know you’d be in youth ministry?
Brandon Shanks: At age sixteen.
Plugged In
Being a young adult is hard enough—trying to figure out who you are and what makes you click. But being a young adult in the ministry is even harder.