We talk about Christmas, Advent, Liturgical Calendars, and most importantly the intention required in making decisions about how to observe or not observe these particular elements of this time of year in Church Leadership.

Recommendations:

The Last Battle- https://www.amazon.com/Last-Battle-C-S-Lewis/dp/006447108X

Plugged In- https://www.pluggedin.com

We interview our first guest, Jacob Hawk. Jacob is the Young Adults minister at the Prestoncrest Church of Christ in Dallas Texas. He shares with us his own thoughts on many of the questions we discussed in last week's episode, "Where Are The Young People". 

This is the second version of this interview to be uploaded, as there were a couple small technical issues in the first version. Thanks for understanding!

Recommendations:David: The Divided Heart https://www.amazon.com/David-Divided-Heart-Jewish-Lives/dp/0300188781Jordan: What's So Amazing About Grace https://www.amazon.com/Whats-So-Amazing-About-Grace/dp/0310245656Paul: Roadtalk Podcast https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/road-talk-jacob-hawk-Eepi6hyc3Ul/

The guys look at recent statistics from the Barna Group on faith retention, post graduation commitment, and the markers that suggest how we can best ensure our youngh adults continue to value the assembly of Christ's church after their youth group years.

 

Recommendations: 

You Lost Me

 

Sticky Faith

 

Growing Young

 

The Jenkins Institute- http://www.thejenkinsinstitute.com

We discuss the blessings, difficulties, positive and negative outcomes of ministering through a season of pandemic.

Recommendations:

http://www.greakbible.comhttps://practicingtheway.org/unhurrying-with-a-rule-of-life/workbook

Three Episodes in, and we're already to our first Holiday Episode! In this short episode we talk about a few things we're thankful for, our Holiday related recomendations, and BBQ. You have no idea how much food talk we cut for the sake of your sanity. Thanks for listening!

Paul, Jordan, and Chris talk about mentors, mentoring, and unique mentoring situations.

Jordan, Paul, and Chris discuss their ministry history, their current context, and how they came to know one another.