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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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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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March 8, 2017March 8, 2017 justynsmith3 Comments

Beauty and the Beast Controversy

Knowing that I’m a children’s pastor and avid Disney fan, I’ve had many parents ask me what my opinion is on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. It’s well documented that Disney is releasing their anticipated live action picture Beauty and the Beast. It has also been reported that Disney planned an “exclusively gay moment” with the character LeFou….

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January 9, 2017January 9, 2017 justynsmith1 Comment

Top Parenting Book Recommendations

I’m often asked what my top recommendation for parenting books are. I have a few favorites for different reasons. I hope if you are ever in need of a great resource that these recommendations will help: Don’t Miss It: Parent every week like it counts by Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy This is a very…

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November 3, 2015November 3, 2015 justynsmithLeave a comment

Conviction, Ownership and Calling

We can probably all agree that we have personal convictions about things, we believe in ownership—the “all in, do whatever it takes” mentality—and know God has a calling on our lives. What do you do though when these three at times can seem at odds? The chances are, you will go through seasons where these…

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May 14, 2015 justynsmithLeave a comment

Kids Worth Fighting For

Are our kids worth fighting for? I’m imagining everyone reading this saying a resounding, “Yes, of course!” Imagine sending a soldier out to war without armor, without weapons and no communication devices. Not just sending him out to war, but expecting victory. Imagine that warrior coming home beat up and wounded. There would be no…

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January 8, 2013January 8, 2013 justynsmith1 Comment

Start With Why

Start With “Why”. The above image seems so simple, but it’s revolutionary for churches who don’t currently live by it. The “Golden Circle” was created by Simon Sinek and if every church did this, I’m convinced they would see bigger and better results for the Kingdom. In short, most churches promote WHAT they do and…

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