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I remember it like it happened last week. I graduated from college and my father and I boarded a plane to Uganda, Africa where the following two weeks would transform my understanding of ministry and influence. The days were filled with personal evangelism, pastoral training, medical seminars and clinics. While it was my first trip […]

I know it now seems like ancient news but incase you have been under a rock the last few years Pluto is no longer a planet! Thats right ladies and gentlemen Pluto has been re-categorized as a dwarf planet, a phrase that may not even be politically correct. I mean how does that make Pluto […]

A blessing by its very definition is underserved. And to live in a free society such as ours should instill a deep well of gratitude, an appreciation for something that wedid not earn but ratherinherited. We enjoy that which cost people their sweat, blood, tears and ultimately their lives. This great democracy is a dream […]

Well the Olympics are over and new sets of games have begun in our culture: the political conventions and campaign season. Yes, the airwaves are rich with disdain, blame, and criticism, and the twenty-four hour news cycles have their plates full dissecting party platforms. What are we to make of it all and how are […]

[5]often-overlooked mildly-misunderstood neglected-but-needed ideas we must teach students I love teaching and preaching the Bible. Additionally I enjoy listening to a wide variety of Bible communicators as they seek to download truth through the spoken word. It is a sacred responsibility that I believe carries with it consequences when not executed properly (1Timothy 5:17; James […]

One of the great principles I have learned is: do everything you can do and trust God to do what only He can do. In other words Do your best, prepare for the worstthe trust God to bring victory. (Proverbs 21:31, The Message) There will be moments in all our lives when we stand on […]

We took a little break over the summer but now we are back in the saddle and will be doing a blog ona weekly basis throughout the fall. There is a lot of excitement, expectation and momentum around the SLU offices. The summer has been rich with amazing students awakening to the reality of their […]

In the past several weeks I’ve been reminded of the two essentials for a significant and fruitful life and ministry. I’ve been invited to lead long range planning sessions for several companies, corporations, teams and ministries under the title of “10 Years From Now The Next Big Thing Will Be …… ?” Obviously for the […]

Brent Crowe discussing THE EVERY DAY QUESTION?

Then he took his staff in his hand and chose five smooth stones from the brook and put them in his shepherds pouch. His sling was in his hand, and he approached the Philistine. When the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet […]