Patterns of Intelligence
Jul 27
Often what we call “intelligence” is simply our ability to recognize sequences.
Sitting at my desk and watching the office traffic I notice unusual instances on a regular basis. Suppose I see a misstep In the hall and a coworker stumbles over a box. I may assume the individual is simple clumsy.
However five minuets later I notice another coworker trip over the same ...
Success By Association
Jul 17
Success is an amazing feeling. We will drum-up any reason for a taste of this euphoria, with little encouragement. Although, many well meaning, talented, and intelligent people have succumb to a major pitfall chasing this emotion. We all know some one who talks about their position, job, work environment, child’s academic accomplishments, and/or favorite competitive sports team as if they ...
DISTBAP – Not What It Seems
Jun 14
There are a couple things I’ve learned on this road of ministry, the first being things are not always as they appear. As I explained in an earlier post, my first positioning in full-time ministry was in a very large church. It was wonderful to be wanted by such amazing organization. The church boasted a membership roll over 9000 with five locations. I came on staff to be the Junior high ...
Does It Suck To Be A Pastor, Part 2
May 13
After graduating Oral Roberts University in 2004, I took a year searching for the “perfect” ministry opportunity. I sought the insight of many well intentioned and well respected senior pastors. Funny thing though, not one of them had an idea as to where to start my journey into full-time ministry.
I was told to pray and ask for direction. As if consulting with the creator of ...
Does It Suck To Be A Pastor?
May 12
Following the normal pleasantries of a startup conversation I am often ask,”what do you do.” At times reluctant to answer, my confession seems to evoke strong emotions with every admission. “I am a pastor”, is the jaw dropping mantra that is my answer.
Never failing to be true, upon hearing my admission, my inquisitors struggle to hold a straight face. It is ...
Thoughts on Justification
Apr 14
In tackling the idea of justification we must first see where it fits within the framework of scripture. I believe justification lies within Paul’s larger context of God’s intention of fulfilling the covenant promised to Abraham. That the crux of ...
About Me
Hi, my name is Nathan Hurst and I am the Associate Pastor of Student Ministries at Victory Family Church in Cranberry Township, PA. I specialize in strategy, leadership development, and student ministries. I also try to keep a pulse on culture and technology, studying politics, grow management, and expand marketing concepts. Just for fun I enjoy a little heavy lifting, Gym Rat style.