Get this video and more at MySpace.com Laughter is good for the soul. Here is a spoof from SNL of Harry Carey. Sometimes we just need to lighten up

This past Monday I sat down in my office for a meeting of the minds of some individuals burdened about the sea of unchurched college students in our nation. Actually we were more concerned about our ineffectiveness in reaching students. I sat with the new head of collegiate evangelism at NAMB, officials from SEBTS, and a couple of the sharpest college ministers I have ever met, Brad O’Brien from Summit Church in Durham, and Dave Owens of Providence Baptist in … →

Beginning Super Bowl Sunday this year I have had the joy of working with a great group of college students, some seminary students, and young professionals through a ministry called Epicenter. I am convinced most of our churches have created a culture that essentially kicks people out once they hit college age. Our church for one is trying to do something about that. We have a new site, which is just getting started and will be much more cool once … →

These men have been my accountability group since my PhD days. This year at the SBC we met. We marked our 20th anniversary from the time we started being serious about holding one another’s feet to the fire. They are L to R: John Avant, now VP for evangelism at NAMB; Doug Munton, pastor of a great church in Illinois and NAMB trustee, and was VP for the pastors conference this year in Greensboro; Dr. Fish, our mentor and hero … →

I love speaking to and hanging out with young people–high school students, college students, etc. Back in the 90s as a college professor I made it a point to sit around the student center a couple of hours a week just to enjoy time with excited, vivacious students. I am not so good with elementary school aged students. I find it much easier to teach undergrads and graduate students than a room full of 8 years olds (yikes). They are … →