Thoughts and Such
Once upon a time, long before we thought about podcasting, we blogged about being millennial Pastors!
It stemmed from the book that this website shares a name with. So, here is our blogroll archive in all of its glory.
… and if you couldn’t figure it out, we are making a joke about boomers being bloggers because all millennials have podcacts and blogs are outdated…
#Blessed #Hashtag #ItStartedAsABook
I got in trouble… A publishing update
It's been a few weeks since I gave you guys an update on my adventures in publishing. Currently, I am at a standstill during what is dubbed the "production" phase of my book. Before I get to that I would like to rewind a few weeks. I got in trouble for using...
Ch 5 – I think I Might Be Able To Do This
Ch 5. - I think I Might Be Able To Do This (The stuff I somehow got right #BecauseGod) Here s an excerpt from chapter five of "The Millennial Pastor" by Josiah Jones. In all my infinite wisdom I decided I was going to create an event that was aimed at families. My...
Millennial Mondays – Confidence
Millennials are accused of being entitled and lazy. It's a super fun stereotype to live with. As a millennial, most of the less than loving stereotypes I have heard do one thing to us... kill our confidence. We are already unsure of ourselves as we enter into...
Get Over Yourself
People have an opinion on everything. There once was a time when you could have friends you didn't agree with politically... You could be friends with both the Baptists and the Lutherans down the street. People didn't post things in public places saying, "If you...
Aren’t you a little young to be a preacher?
I’m 33 years old and have been at my current assignment as a co-lead pastor for over 4 years now. In the earlier days of my pastorate here, rural Northwest Missouri, I was asked by a young man, younger than me, this question that many young pastors are asked: “Aren’t...
Chapter 4 – Yes, I really am the Pastor
Here is a sneak peek from chapter four from my book "The Millennial Pastor!" Enjoy: More often than not I have to assure people over and over again that I really am in charge of a church. Not only that, half the time I would have to remind these people that the church...
Millennial Mondays – Stereotype
Humans love stereotyping. We love to put everything in nice neat boxes, to fit everything into a stereotype. We want to make sure we don't have to deal with anything icky or messy, anything we can't easily and quickly define. We love blanket statements, says "well all...
Byron The Hopeful Cynic
Byron is my best friend. He would label himself a "Hopeful Cynic" based on his past experiences in ministry. That's him on the right. Yes, that is a face he regularly makes, especially when his older brother is attempting to assault him. That's his other older brother...
Chapter 3 – Now what?
Here is a sneak peak from chapter three: The elephant in the room I am the same age of the children and/or grandchildren of most members of my congregation. Take my first board meeting for example. On the board I have a gentleman who is, to put it delicately, far more...
What a Time To Be Alive
Yesterday news broke about another tragic event. I'm sure you have read and heard all about it by now. I don't want to add to the already contemptuous dialogue that seems to be common with these horrific happenings, but I have a thought I would like to risk sharing....
Millennial Mondays – Failure To Launch Syndrome
Maybe you're already aware of this, but the age of adolescence is getting higher and higher. Some studies say it now extends until 25 years old (source), others are saying 28-30 (source). The stereotypical conversation I hear is, "So and so still lives at home" or,...
The Writing Process
Now I have heard a lot of different approaches to how authors write. Some lock themselves away with nothing but a typewriter. Others dive into their surroundings seeking inspiration. I watched an interview on Hunter S. Thompson and his process included a lot of...