What I Learned at the Wilson County Fair
Last night was my family’s first experience at the Wilson County Fair and that’s exactly what it was – an experience. Between petting zoos, hypnotists, chainsaw carvings, and deep-fried EVERYTHING, what more could anyone want in life?? We honestly had such a great time! But God reminded me of something while we were there that...
Why Worry is Worthless by Amanda Bailey
[Amanda Bailey is a young adult at The Donelson Fellowship in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a wife, mother, phenomenal singer, and has godly insights for FWB young adults that is worth reading.] One night when my husband, Loren, was deployed to Iraq, I just couldn’t sleep. So I was on Facebook and had posted a status about...
Knowing About vs Knowing
I got the opportunity recently to be part of E-Team training, which is made up of various teams of teenagers going for an extended experience on a mission field. After training and preparing for their trips with their team here in Nashville, each team heads out to their distinct mission field. After these teams got...
Be Comfortable in Your Skin
When I was in college, I really struggled with my “calling” to preach. As a freshman, I knew God wanted me to explore preaching and learning how to share the gospel well, but I couldn’t fully grasp all that meant. So, as I began to get opportunities to speak alongside other young preachers, going on...
Throw Your Notions of Greatness Away
There’s an incredible thought found in Philippians 3:10 which says, “I want to know Christ – yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings…” Reread that and let it soak in for a minute. Think about how astonishing it is for Paul to say that! The first part isn’t too...
5 Things I am Learning About Successful Ministry by Dustin Allen
Dustin is a youth ministry major at Hillsdale FWB College in Moore, OK. He is about to enter into his Senior year and is currently a Young Adult Ministry Intern at The Donelson Fellowship. #1 Be a learner I have heard that to be a good leader you have to be a learner. Part...
Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That
I love the local church. I love and see the value in denominations. I’m not opposed to godly debates, disagreements in theology and differences in ministry strategies – I think there’s a place for all that. However, I’m constantly reminded of a danger in ministry that far too many college and seminary students, even pastors,...
What Christian Colleges Better Keep If They Want to Survive
I read a great article this week in Christianity Today by Perry Glanzer, a professor at Baylor University, on the subject of higher education. Much of what I’d love to write about here stems from the research and writing found in that article. What makes the article so intriguing to me is that it compares...
Your First 90 Days in the Ministry
I recently read a few articles and books on starting a new ministry or beginning ministry for the first time. I would say that there are some common-thread principles to set out doing for anyone just jumping into ministry or for those launching a ministry. So, if that’s you, let these simple concepts be a...
How To Rise Above Discouragement
Whenever you feel discouraged or down, it can just put you in a funk. If you feel jealous of someone else or your feelings get hurt because of something that someone said or didn’t say, it can really affect your entire week. So, what should you do when you find yourself in situations like this?...
How To Reach and Mentor Young Adults
I’ve been talking recently with a friend who is trying desperately to reach young adults with the gospel, especially college students, but feels like its difficult to “speak their language.” So, we’ve been discussing questions like, “How do you begin a mentor-relationship with young adults? How do they think and what do they care about?”...
A Better Way to Look at Setbacks
Have you ever felt like you just hit a spiritual wall? In fact, it wasn’t just one wall, but it was as if there were barriers all around you, boxing you into an isolated, paralyzing place in life? These are pretty scary moments – it’s as if God is nowhere to be found and all...
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