j.p. serrano

Well today was a great day at the nywc. I skipped the first general session, but went to the break out seminars–Sometimes sleep is more important, and yesterday was a long day.

Tonight we heard three speakers all were very good. What I took home that was most meanigful is this–we must all keep in our minds the difference between the ends and the means. The end in youth ministry is having kids be radically involved with the mission of Jesus and loving God while carrying out that mission. The means is youth group, mission trips, games, fun, talks, coffee fellowship etc. The problem comes when I forget that the means are not the end, they point to something beyond and that is Jesus. I forget this sometimes and in turn the congregation forgets it.

Here is a photo of Tic Long. He is the guy who puts this all together.

Today is our first day at the National Youth Worker Convention in Sacramento. We have yet to leave the hotel, but the wonders of the Embassy Suites is amazing the children. I am really excited about the convention, it is rejuvinating for me and in turn my ministry. I’ll keep y’all updated throughout the day. Here is a photo of the children eating our FREE breakfast.