Rob Haslam is dedicated to one thing: entertaining, encouraging, and empowering teens, paid and volunteer youth leaders. He’s been a professional youth worker for 16 years, written articles, and developed a national ministry to youth workers called Canadian Youth Worker.
Poor and abused as a child, Rob was able to triumph over the anger, and he continues to encourage everyone to overcome struggles and live life to the fullest. And he does so through the power of story. Rob is animated and passionate, and his speaking style is challenging and thought-provoking. Rob has spoken to youth and youth leaders about how his opportunities in life have made him who he is today. For over sixteen years, he has entertained, encouraged, and equipped audiences faithfully. Rob’s ability to connect with the audience is a rare gift and is one you don't want your audience to miss.
Rob is a husband to his beautiful wife, father of two amazing children, a volleyball player and a car audio junkie.
Interview on Ignite 107
Mon, 10/19/2009 - 23:37 — RHaslamHey everyone, check out my interview on Ignite 107 in the clips section of the site.
Intention vs Activity
Tue, 09/08/2009 - 08:36 — RHaslamIt was 5:30 in the morning when my alarm went off. Janet (my wife) wondered why we would possibly be starting when it was still dark out. I got up and went to McDonalds for a bacon and egg mcmuffin and drove to my brother-in-laws house to help him shingle his roof. We got off to a great start, we sat around the table and drank coffee until the sun came up, it was about 6:30.
Words of Life
Thu, 07/30/2009 - 13:32 — RHaslamI've recently had some thoughts on parent teen communication, here's one of them:
Help My Kids Are Home For Summer!!!
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 11:55 — RHaslamCan you feel the excitement in the air? Students are writing exams, the sun is coming out more and more, and the summer vacation is looming. If you're like most parents you are both excited and apprehensive about what the summer may bring. On the one hand you have family outings and bbq's to look forward to, and on the other hand you have the "I'm bored" comments coming.
So what can you as a parent do to encourage a great summer of character development and growth in responsibility? Here are a few quick suggestions to get your creative parental juices flowing:
Church Fight: Transitions
Tue, 05/26/2009 - 15:11 — RHaslamBlog suggesting that we start thinking of ways to integrate students into the larger body, rather than function as islands.
I like this article a lot. Thanks for sharing it with us rob.