Category Archives: Home and Ministry
Happenings.
Thank you for your patience. My little-over one month hiatus from blogging has been a very good thing. It gave me the opportunity to rethink what I want to do with the blog, consider how often I want to post … Continue reading
Filed under Aaby Family, Home and Ministry, Random/Rant, Youthmark Stuff
Has Anyone Modeled Evangelism To You?
I get really excited about the Spring! Though we are five months away from our retreat season, we are busy putting together the framework for our 2012 tour. The Mission51 Retreats give us the opportunity to train all who attend … Continue reading
15 Minutes Can Save . . .
I love the commercial with the Gecko reaching into his wallet for his credit card to pay for a meal… How about the Cavemen? Classic as commercials. Horrible as a TV show. Regardless of Geico’s crazy ad themes, the tagline … Continue reading
Filed under Aaby Family, Gospel Conversations, Home and Ministry, Mission51
SMS: The Downward Spiral of a Youth Leader (Part 1)
“Garrett” arrived to his first Youth Pastor network meeting with the youth pastor look! You know, young-but-confident (cocky?), backpack-in-tow, as much facial hair as his 22 year old body could produce and a tight-fit stocking cap. He was quick to speak … Continue reading
Filed under Home and Ministry, Student Ministry Stuff (SMS)
The Tale of Two Stages
Sunday it was “set” for church. By Wednesday it was rocking for Youthmark’s LIFT event and by Saturday it was decked out for Stephen and Jenny’s Wedding. Thanks Faith Church! Grace, Brian
Filed under Home and Ministry, Mission51, Random/Rant, Youthmark Stuff
SMS: An Open Letter to Parents
Dear Student Ministry Parents, Hi! Let me introduce myself, my name is Brian Aaby, I have been involved with Youth Ministry for about 20 years, 16 as a Youth Pastor and now I serve as the President of Student Ministry … Continue reading
Auto Maintenance and Mission Trips!
Hey everyone! I’m sitting in an auto-shop getting my oil changed, which got me thinking… I need my oil changed every 3000 to 5000 miles, or so they say (I think we ALWAYS push it beyond the 5k). We do … Continue reading
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Lake Retreat; What a treat!
The weather was an absolute loss. But that was the only negative about the weekend! On top of having our largest crowd of the Spring Retreat season, I got to have my family out at Lake Retreat with me! In … Continue reading
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Specific Prayer Partners!
Hey Friends! We have these really cool blogs going on over at youthmark.com. Just yesterday I shot an email to all the participating youth groups for the 2011 YMV’s. In that email I stated that the biggest mistake that Youth … Continue reading
Join Us!
The next couple days are going to be a lot of fun. On top of putting the finishing touches on our Spring Tour, ’Together,” I will be speaking at the NW Ministry Conference alongside some great people! If you are … Continue reading
