by Dan Pyke | Jul 20, 2022 | Camp Ministry, Joining God, Leadership Development, Next Generation, Uncategorized
Last week, my family spent the week at Camp Tulakadik where I was the camp pastor. Like many pastors and other Christian leaders, I have been significantly impacted by my own camp experiences, and I’m grateful to support the work of my local camp and promote the... by Dan Pyke | Apr 12, 2022 | Leadership Development, Ministry Tools, Next Generation, Spiritual Formation, Trellis, Uncategorized
As my children have moved through the upper elementary years, they’ve begun taking part in our regional Heritage Fair projects. These projects have been fascinating studies into some of the cultural background of our family. From projects looking at the... by laura bennett | May 30, 2021 | Pandemic Resources, Uncategorized
“Slow down. Pay attention. Do good work. Love your neighbors. Put down roots. Love where you have been placed. Settle for less, enjoy it more. ” – Wendell Berry A few weeks ago, our next-door neighbour confirmed the news for... by Dan Pyke | Apr 9, 2021 | Leadership Development, Ministry Tools, Team Development, Uncategorized
One of my favourite activities to do with my kids is pitting together new Lego sets, and making new creations from blocks. Recently, as we assembled a larger set, I was reflecting on the earlier steps in the instructions. I noted how the initial steps, although they... by Dan Pyke | Mar 26, 2021 | Leadership Development, Ministry Tools, Team Development, Uncategorized
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been exploring Ephesians, and reflecting on it my quiet time. I’ve been reminded of the book’s value to the church in so many circumstances. As I consider youth ministry, I’ve been keeping in mind Paul’s reminder to “be completely humble... by Dan Pyke | Mar 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Increasingly in my reading and reflections, I’ve been reminded of the truth that the responsibility of raising the next generation to follow Jesus does not belong to only paid staff and a handful of volunteers, or parents, but to the entire local congregation....
