Author Archives: ashleealleycrawford

About ashleealleycrawford

I am the Clergy Recruitment and Development Coordinator for the Great Plains United Methodist Church. I particularly enjoy helping people see what God is calling them to do and knowing how to respond to that. I'm an ordained deacon in the UMC. When I'm not deacon-ing, I run, or read, or spend time with family or friends.

Some blogs I wrote for RELEVANT

Posted on February 22, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

I wrote some blogs about my response to Valentine’s Day that RELEVANT has published.  It was a little risky for me to write them for all the world to see, but (gulp) I did it anyway.  You can find the … Continue reading →

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Helping the Hungry at Lent

Posted on February 13, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

At Southwestern this year, we’ve had a focus on the topic of Hunger.  We’ve had service projects, educational opportunities, and even a class dedicated to thinking about the causes of and springing to action in addressing the issue of hunger.  … Continue reading →

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A Life of Prayer

Posted on February 8, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

We like cats on the campus where I work in campus ministry.  The pet kind.  Calicos, tabby cats, but especially black cats.  Yep…the ones that are supposed to bring you bad luck.  For us, they are actually good luck.  You … Continue reading →

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How Do You Follow Jesus Every Day?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

We are doing a series in our Chapel service that is helping us think about “Hard Questions.”  Recently, I preached from Luke 14:25-35 addressing the hard question:  How do you follow Jesus EVERY DAY?  Not just on Wednesdays.  Not just … Continue reading →

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Hiding Behind Busy

Posted on January 8, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

I remember hearing the adage when I was in college, “If Satan doesn’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy.” Well, I don’t know that I continue to have quite the same perspective of the demonic nature of busyness, but … Continue reading →

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Gospel Partnerships: Youth Ministry and Campus Ministry

Posted on January 4, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

I recently returned from an area wide denominational high school leadership camp.  Besides the actual contact with students that I have, one of the things that I love the most is connecting with colleagues who are in youth ministry.  One … Continue reading →

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Back to Blogging

Posted on January 3, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

When I started my blog in 2006, I was planning on blogging 4-6 times a month.  Unfortunately, over the last two years, I’ve been largely dormant on the blogging front.  I won’t bore you with what’s taken precedence, but I’ve … Continue reading →

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A Word to Grads of 2012: Letting God and Remaining Connected

Posted on May 7, 2012 by ashleealleycrawford

Graduation is upon us and we’ve just today sent off the graduating class of 2012 from Southwestern College.  I had an opportunity to give a short “charge” to the seniors and their families at the Baccalaureate service this morning.  Here … Continue reading →

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I’m so excited….and I just can’t hide it! (#Explo11)

Posted on November 10, 2011 by ashleealleycrawford

I’m excited.  Yeah…if you know me, you know that it doesn’t actually take a whole lot for me to be excited!  I tend to run pretty optimistic about things, but today my excitement is warranted, I’m sure of it!  J  … Continue reading →

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Praying for Exploration 2011

Posted on September 6, 2011 by ashleealleycrawford

A year and a half ago, I was asked to serve on a Design Team for Exploration 2011.  I quickly said yes, as I was excited to be a part of an experience that will be a “spiritual marker” for … Continue reading →

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