Shavers Razor
I never like sitting down to watch a movie when I’ve missed the beginning. The start of a movie is where you get the sense of who are we following in the story and why. And it’s essential that a good movie has a beginning that persuades you to stick around and watch the rest of it. I can’t stand to miss the start of a movie. I need to know I got the whole set-up before I get myself invested in a story. Maybe you can understand the need to start from the beginning.
Many of you are following along with what is happening with Shaver’s Razor Ministries. But some of you feel like you walked into a movie that started playing before you got in the room. Maybe you’ve discovered this blog because a friend told you to check it out. Or, maybe a fellow parent recommended you check this blog out for tips on how to understand teens. Or you might be a youth minister with a brand new position at a church and you’re looking for all the on-line help you can get. Allow me to back up and give you the set-up for what Shaver’s Razor has been doing so far.
SHAVER’S RAZOR MINISTRIES …so far
Shaver’s Razor began simply as a blog …this blog. Over a year ago I began blogging about my ministry experiences and the lessons learned from them. Since May of 2010 I began Shaver’s Razor Ministries as a motivational speaking and consulting resource for youth ministries. I started using the Shaver’s Razor website to promote my speaking ministry as well as promote several online youth ministry resources I believe in and use.
In the Fall, I met the guys at Youth Ministry 360 and was asked to become a regular contributor to the YM360 blog. YM360 is all about youth ministry. They combine Bible study resources, youth worker training, and a online network to serve the youth worker community in the Church. I’m excited to be part of the YM360 network!
In December, Mike Parker at WordCrafts Press finally convinced me to write a book since I was already blogging so much. I began writing at the start of the new year and I anticipate completing the book in June of this year. I’ve tentatively titled it Youth Ministry is Easy…and 10 Other Lies that will Ruin Your Ministry.
In the near future, a promotional video for Shaver’s Razor Ministries is in the works! You can learn more about the video and everything that’s now going on at Shaver’s Razor by checking out the video at this link http://www.ShaversRazor.com.
I hope that gives you plenty of “set-up” for the story behind Shaver’s Razor Ministries so far. Though a lot of projects are being juggled at Shaver’s Razor, I’m always looking for speaking opportunities. So, check your church calendar and contact me!
