I’m not really sure how the Monday Brief got started. I saw Marko doing it on his blog and so does Jake Bouma. (I really should introduce myself at some point to him. I have poor online manners. However, unlike Jake, I am not posting a picture of men’s tighty-whities on my blog. It’s a weird policy I have – lol). Anyway, I liked the idea, so as a good youth pastor, I’m stealing it.
Highlight of the week: Apple-picking with Susan, Nathan and some great friends. Aside from trips to grandparents, that may have been our first family outing. It was Nathan and my first time apple-picking.
Also, attended the second last game at Yankee Stadium. (It was the last day game if that’s special.) Great game, robinson Cano 2 out, walk off gw single with bases loaded …
Book(s) I’m reading: Community 101, Creating Community by Andy Stanley for school. Reading Paul by Michael Gorman for emergent conference.
Music I’m digging: Sigur Rios – Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust but I have no idea what they’re saying. They could be beautifully praising pollution for all I know. I still agree with my teen-age self, “I don’t care about the words, I like the music…” (Yes, I care about words too. It’s why I don’t like country – lol)
Something(s) that blew my mind: The Miami Dolphins beating the New Enland Patriots easily. What a difference a year makes.
Ministry update: Pretty good start for Sr. High. Just hired new part time jr. high pastor and he’s fantastic.
Seminary/ordination update: Seminary going well. Just started second year (one more to go). Biblical Seminary was kind enough to help sponsor our emergent midatlantic conference with Peter Rollins.
Looking forward to: the fall in general. Some great events/conferences coming up. Even cooler – Nathan is going to be crawling soon.
I’m honored that you would steal my idea. And by my idea, I mean Marko’s.