Why This Youth Director Took the Plunge

Seeing that many of my youth ministry peers began blogs to use as a tool in their ministry, I began to feel the pressure and decided to take the dive and start one of my own. Hopefully, I will keep this one updated unlike the one I had in college.

The contents/theme of this blog came out of a conversation I had with our music director, Nancy, last week. When preparing for a devotion/discussion with the youth I "over-organize" my notes. I put the theme, the date, and all Scripture references at the top, so that if I ever want to use it/part of it again, I could do that easily. I have just started in full-time ministry, yet this paper trail is alreday getting quite large and hard to keep as organized as I would like. So after this conversation, I decided I would use this blog as a catalog of all my devotions/discussions I have with the youth. This also serves several other purposes:

1. Youth who are unable to attend can see what we talked about and read it/study it for themselves...virtual notes! This will be extremely helpful when a youth misses in the middle of a series.
2. A link will be put on Pilgrim's Website so visitors can get a better sense of the ministry taking place here (Thanks Nancy! Even more motivation to keep this blog updated!).
3. Other youth directors will be able to use my notes and hopefully they will aid them in the preparation of their lessons. We are always looking for more ideas or insights.
4. Finally, it's my prayer that the messages God has given to me will inspire those out there whether Christian or Non-Christian and aid in their walk with our Creator.

In my next post I will explain why I picked the name "Look at the Source". I will then begin posting my devotions. Seeing that I just began serving at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, here in b-e-a-utiful Lexington, SC this blog will be a perfect catalog of all my lessons here.

As I get the urge/time I will post other thoughts and maybe some of my other devotions or lessons; hopefully even some from the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe series I did last Fall.

Until then,
Paul