Paul Tripp has a great piece on The Gospel Coalition Blog about the tendency we have in ministry to seek glory for ourselves.  It’s difficult to think about this idea or read someone’s thoughts on it because it makes us incredibly self conscious.  However, Tripp’s approach is helpful and I think in youth ministry we…

I’d like to offer a little series on the subject of leadership and explore some aspects of leadership that maybe don’t get as much coverage as others.  It may be that some unrelated blog posts fall in during the series but we shall see how far this series might go. First up…  How we lead…

Look upon us, O Lord, and let all the darkness of our souls vanish before the beams of thy brightness. Fill us with holy love, and open to us the treasures of thy wisdom. All our desire is known unto thee, therefore perfect what thou hast begun, and what thy Spirit has awakened us to…

I reflected previously on my thoughts as this ecclesiastical mess emerged last month.  One of the realities that I explored is the loss of identity experienced in all this.  My own part of that is somewhat unique as I mentioned.  However, as things continue to play out, my head has started to spin even faster. …

I cringe when I hear a youth pastor speak of “preaching” to the youth group, or refer to giving a sermon to the youth group. It at first blush strikes me as too “churchy” for good youth ministry. It goes against the grain of my understanding of the relational nature of youth ministry. I also…

Nov Encounter Slideshow from Dave Wright on Vimeo.

Having commented on the realities of loss in the chaos of disaffiliation with The Episcopal Church, my mind is turned to one of the most common expressions I am hearing from people.  Stand firm!  On the day after the news went public,  I received an encouraging email from a local youth pastor outside our diocese…

The most repeated question I am getting at the moment is “How are you doing?” The chaos that we entered officially on Monday which became public in the middle of the week has huge implications for me and our family… not to mention the entire diocese. I’d like to explore some thoughts here on the…

Sept Encounter Slideshow from Dave Wright on Vimeo.

Oct Encounter from Dave Wright on Vimeo.