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September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 justynsmithLeave a comment

Make the Most of Halloween

It’s already time to be thinking about Halloween. Here are a few blog posts I’ve done over the years on the topic. I hope they’re helpful and spark great conversation. I would love to hear your thoughts about Halloween! Let’s reach our communities this Fall! -Justyn

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January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 justynsmithLeave a comment

The Barrier of Great Service

First impressions and customer service has always been a big deal to me. I believe it’s a massive contribution to what separates good from great, especially in today’s world. I’ve always been a fan of getting rid of the counter that separates an employee from a customer, a guest from a ticket agent, a new…

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January 4, 2019January 3, 2019 justynsmithLeave a comment

The False Insinuation of ‘Healthy Things Grow’

There’s a frequent quote used in our Christian circles. Perhaps you’ve heard it: Healthy things grow. While this statement is not incorrect. It’s often used to imply that if you, your organization or church is healthy you will continue to numerically grow. Well, weeds grow, bacteria grows, cancer grows and the list goes on. Unhealthy…

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January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 justynsmithLeave a comment

It’s Not What I Want

“You don’t build it for yourself. You know what the people want and you build it for them.” Walt Disney One of my favorite Walt Disney quotes. What would our ministries look like if we created ministries and met the needs of people versus meeting our own needs. The first thing I do when I…

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January 1, 2019January 1, 2019 justynsmithLeave a comment

Make Ownership a 2019 Goal

The best way to take your children’s ministry to new heights this year is to release authority, create ownership and become an owner yourself. EVERYONE who works at Disney is a part of the customer service experience. Justyn Smith, If Disney Ran Your Children’s Ministry Have you been to a store and noticed a lack…

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November 28, 2018 justynsmith5 Comments

#thesmithlife is Moving to Florida

We’re excited to announce that we are moving to the greater Tampa Bay area in January. I accepted the position of Executive Family Life Pastor at the amazing Generations Christian Church in Trinity, FL. No doubt we will greatly miss everyone and everything in Minnesota (except the cold), but we’re all vey excited to lead…

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October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 justynsmithLeave a comment

Leveraging Halloween for Growth

It’s that time of year again when some church leaders try to figure out what to do about Halloween. Do we do a “Harvest Fest”? Do we let kids dress up? Do we not care about Halloween? Do we even say the word ‘Halloween’? Wherever you land on the spectrum—just own and run with it….

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February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 justynsmith7 Comments

Ministry and Anxiety

  For the past few years I have struggled with something that is hard to talk about outside of a very tight close few friends. Anxiety and mild depression. Having grown up in church and being a part of ministry since I was very young–18-years-old. You learn that it’s one of those taboo topics that…

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October 26, 2017October 26, 2017 justynsmith2 Comments

A Parent’s Response to Disney’s Andi Mack

The Walt Disney Company recently announced that one of their most popular shows, Andi Mack, will include a storyline in which one of its main characters discovers he is gay. In the season premiere, a middle school boy named Cyrus finds he has romantic feelings for a male friend named Jonah. Over the next several…

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August 13, 2017 justynsmithLeave a comment

Parent’s Response to Hate

As a parent I sit here and think about all the recent news that are happening. Admittedly, lately I try not to pay much attention to the news as it seems to be driven by negativity and the need to tear people down. However, there comes a time when some stories are just too big…

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