Three quick hits for this once in a lifetime day: One of the most intriguing college ministry visits during last year’s trip was to Capitol Hill Baptist‘s Intern Bible study. We went person-by-person, naming our internships. I was definitely odd man out, since there’s no Department of Nationwide Vagabonding. Yet. …
In case you missed it – you can follow this weekend’s church-exploring adventures on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bensonhines. I have no real plans to keep Twittering after Sunday, but it’s fun for this crazy weekend, as I’m seeking to visit as many churches as possible! Written from Buffalo Wild Wings in …
If you’re out on a foxhunt, no matter how eager you are, it’s slow going on foot. When our new (or old) students search for a church, it’s slow going without help. This week’s Fridea is something I’ve always wanted to try… (For the list of these “crazy” ideas, see …
My Switcheroo update from the other day got me thinking about all the other great “plan adjustments” God has provided this year. Of course, this trip has only ever been loosely planned all along. But I have a special place in my heart for the moments that hit out of …
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about helping new Freshmen transition from high school to college life. As you probably realize, Transitions ministry is one of the toughest – and yet most vital – areas we can invest in! At the time, I promised a simple outline you could …
When even your dad thinks you’re 2 states away from where you actually are, it’s probably time for an update! So, some random notes from the road. (I wrote the title before getting to the post, not knowing when I’d actually get the chance to write. It looks like Millsaps …
In the last week, I’ve had the opportunity to visit two campuses – West Virginia University and George Mason University – which happened to be holding New Student Orientation activities during my visits. For the uninitiated, NSO is a summer event when freshmen make their way to campus, often with …
Sorry for the bloglessness this week. It’s been a surprisingly (but awesomely) busy time here in the District of Columbia. So that’s good news. Before I hit the road for Florida early Wednesday morning, I wanted to send a few experiences / learnings your way… What can happen in a …
Here’s a quick update, so you can move the little racecar on your U.S. map to the next location. You are mapping my road trip as I go, right? In any case, tomorrow starts Chapter Nine of the Road Trip, at least according to the way I’ve organized my Itinerary. …
