Category Archives: Ministry

About my faith and my vocation.

Another Good Week in Mexico

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Wayne Rice

I just returned from a week-long (June 7-12) mission trip in Ensenada, Mexico with a group of families from Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. My good friend Ken Elben is the student ministries pastor there and he invited … Continue reading →

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The Rice Kryspies: 40 Years Ago

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Wayne Rice

I began my youth ministry career as a club director for Ventura County (California) Youth for Christ in 1963. Folk music was getting real popular about that time (Joan Baez, the Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, the New Christy Ministrels) so … Continue reading →

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Demon Banjos

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Wayne Rice

An interesting post from the Dallas Morning News religion blog: “My grandfather had this conversion experience and went to West Virginia Wesleyan. He was kicked out of a church in 1919 for playing the banjo with the youth group. Obviously … Continue reading →

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Teens on Bluegrass

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Wayne Rice

OK, I know bluegrass isn’t going to replace hip hop anytime soon as the music of choice for teenagers, but I’m no longer surprised by groups like the The Doerfels who suddenly appear out of nowhere. I don’t know too … Continue reading →

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Shift Youth Ministry Conference

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Wayne Rice

Last week I went to Chicago to attend a 3-day youth ministry conference called “Shift the Future” at Willow Creek Community Church. It was sponsored by the Willow Creek Association, a leadership organization affiliated with the host church. I went … Continue reading →

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World’s Worst Title for a Parenting Book

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Wayne Rice

I found this newly-released book at a bookstore the other day and couldn’t resist buying it. Written by a couple of comedians and a therapist, the back cover reads: “Is it any wonder … Most people go through mid-life crises … Continue reading →

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Writing to Serve

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Wayne Rice

While I was teaching youth ministry at San Diego Christian College (seems like ages ago) I met a very talented woman named Maria Keckler, who taught English and computer literacy among other things. She currently is developing a new website … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Your Middle Schooler Seminar

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Wayne Rice

I wrote a book about fifteen years ago for parents titled “Enjoy Your Middle Schooler.” The book went out of print recently (the kids on the cover started to look a bit dated) but this weekend I’ve turned the book … Continue reading →

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What Would Google Do?

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Wayne Rice

I just finished a book by Jeff Jarvis titled What Would Google Do? which I spotted at the San Diego airport the other day. The title intrigued me so I picked up a copy. Jarvis is a journalist and internet … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Gospel

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Wayne Rice

In a world of “moralistic, therapeutic deism” or what Michael Horton calls “Christless Christianity,” this is a refreshing clip from an old friend John MacArthur (shown here with Kirk Cameron.)

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