Guest Post, Leadership, Reflections & Introspection

Christmas Break Blues? – Guest Blog

17 Dec , 2012  

Christmas Break, Does Not Mean a Break From Ministry Many years back I met with my executive pastor who challenged me to grow the student ministry during the Christmas break. At first I pushed back saying that, “we shut down during Christmas season because most teens are off doing family things.” He then looked back […]

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17 Dec , 2012   Gallery

Full house tonight for Christmas with Gateway!!! Inspiring Songs of Joy, Dessert Buffet and fellowship! (at Gateway Church)

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15 Dec , 2012  

“The culture of death that was the driving force to the Connecticut massacre on Friday that killed 26 people, including 20 precious children is the same one that killed 3,500 babies today through abortion. We as a country celebrate "choice”. We defend it & we have made laws to protect it. Yet for some reason […]

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13 Dec , 2012   Gallery

Are we just giving lip service or Are we giving heart service to God? Mk 7:6-9 MSG // One leaves us empty while the other keeps us burning for God! I wanna burn for HIM = my whole heart

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Q&A Session Part 3

11 Dec , 2012  

Here’s the 3rd & final (for now) set of the Q&A session. Q&A Part 1 & Q&A Part 2 are also up. Take a few moments and look at those two posts also!!!  Phillip C. from VA asks: “Hi, I am a Youth Pastor in VA. I have a quick question… What do I do […]

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Intentional Relationship Ministry Goals – Guest Blog

5 Dec , 2012  

Intentional, relational, authentic ministry. I would like to think this is the goal for everyone and anyone in youth ministry. Students are the most accurate “B.S. Detectors” and can sniff out a fake from a mile away. One thing that has been on my heart lately is being real, genuine and intentional about relationships with […]

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Q&A Session Part 2

2 Dec , 2012  

Here’s the 2nd set of the Q&A session. Q&A Part 1 | Q&A Part 3 are now also up. Have questions??? Shoot me an email or DM me on Twitter/FB: corey@awakenthisheart.com or @meCoreyG   Kelly P. from GA asks: “What’s your views on Women in Ministry, specifically youth ministry?” – Not to get in a Theological debate […]

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Q&A Session Part 1

30 Nov , 2012  

Here is the 1st set of the Q&A session from my community of FB friends, Twitter followers and #stumin/#youthmin followers… Shoot me an email or DM me on Twitter/FB, if you have any questions: corey@awakenthisheart.com or @meCoreyG Riley C. from TN asks: “Who are some of the voices pastors/preachers) you glean from?” – Currently, I […]

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30 Nov , 2012   Gallery

Can’t wait for December… The #RefreshPeopleTour continues in South GA, SC & AL! Would love to partner with your church too! DM me #stumin

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28 Nov , 2012   Gallery

pastoralex: 1.Jesus is the cornerstone of the church (Psalm 118:22) 2.We should have joy going to God’s house (Psalm 122:1) 3.Satan works against the church (Matthew 16:18) 4.Members of the church should take care of each other (Acts 2:44) 5.The church sends out missionaries (Acts 13:2) 6.The church is like a body with importance on […]