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What I’m Reading
Over the past 3 months, I’ve tried to make reading a priority. I’ve read more in the past few months than I have in a long time (since the Redwall days of middle school). Here are some great books I’ve read recently.
The Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler
Gospel-Centered Discipleship by Jonathan K. Dodson
Learning to Follow Jesus: Youth Edition by Daniel McNaughton and Claude Valdez, Jr.
99 Thoughts For Small Group Leaders by Josh Griffin
Here We Go!
Here it is… my first post. I hope this is the first of many. If you have wandered to this blog you’re one of three types of people:
- A student trying to figure out what I do all day
- My pastor trying to figure out what I do all day
- A youth pastor doing Jr. High ministry just like me.
I want this blog, above anything, to be a place to share ideas, thoughts, and resources on all things jr. high ministry. I am passionate to see students successfully bridge the gap between elementary school to high school and I hope my blog benefits your journey in ministry as well. This will be a place to think out loud and I hope you can jump in on the conversation.




Tom is a middle school pastor at Christian Life Assembly in Camp Hill, PA. He's a lover of all things youth ministry, soccer, and chipotle.

