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Personal Reflection

The power of identity and focus in ministry

Know what your ministry is about, focus on that, do it well, and refuse to be distracted. Remember the power of focus and identity.

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My top 5 most common youth ministry mistakes

I make a lot of mistakes in youth ministry over and over again. Here are the top 5 most common I make.

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I go back to Haiti tomorrow. Pray for me!

Tomorrow I go back to Haiti. I need a lot of prayer! This post expresses how I feel as we come close to our departure.

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I’m going back to Haiti and I need your help

I’m going to continue providing relief and aide in Haiti. This time I’m taking a team from my church and we need your help.

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Lessons from my 3 year anniversary at Alexandria Covenant Church

Last month, February 18 to be exact, was my 3 year anniversary at Alexandria Covenant Church. Not long, I know, but still significant. I’ve grown and…

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Schmoyer baby #2 is on the way!

The news has been out for a couple weeks now, but I wanted to officially announce on LISM that Schmoyer baby #2 is on the way! Hannah is only 6 months old right…

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Haiti videos, pictures, interviews, podcasts you gotta check out

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I’ve been generating a lot of media content about my trip to Haiti. Here are a couple things I…

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I’m struggling with re-entry into America after being in Haiti

After my recent trip to Haiti, I’m struggling with so many different tensions that I can’t quite put words to yet.

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Haiti is teaching me about prayer and worship

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This morning I read from Psalm 114:7, “Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence…

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Day 3: Report from Haiti YMATH Missions Trip

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I think I absorbed more today than I ever have before in a single day. The video summary I put together for…

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