Chelsea Kingston Erickson
Chelsea servesĀ as Pastor of Youth and FamiliesĀ at First Congregational Church of Hamilton, MA and as an editor at Rooted. She and her husband, Steve, are new parents to a baby boy, Wells. Chelsea holds an M.Div from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.Ā She loves teaching the arc ofĀ redemptive history and is currentlyĀ pursuing a Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Old Testament Studies.Ā She also enjoys restaurant hopping around Greater Boston and spending time with her retired thoroughbred, Aiden Magee.
Posts by Chelsea Kingston Erickson

Parents, Teenagers, and Devices: Rooted Recommends a Webinar With Jonathan Haidt and Andy Crouch
Parenting Resources
Social Media
Technology

On the Other Side of Saturday: A Holy Week Meditation
Easter
Performance
Rest
Resurrection

An Example and a Warning for Youth Ministers From the Film āCODA’
Gospel-Centered
Relational Discipleship

Donāt Hinder the Teenagers; Include Them in the Church
Intergenerational Integration
Leadership
Seniors
Serve
Worship

Rooted Recommends: A Crash Course in Teenage Development
Developmental Stages
Parenting Resources
Resources

Tough Questions Teenagers Ask: Is the God of the Old Testament Unjust?
Bible Teaching
Character of God
Justice
Old Testament

Rooted’s Most Read 2021: How to Teach the Gospel to Students Through Culture
Culture
Five Pillars
Gospel-Centered
Teaching

Four Questions to Ask Returning College Students Over Christmas Break
Advent
Christmas
Relational Discipleship
Youth Ministry

Good News For Teenagers: Itās Jesus Who Builds True Community, Not Facebook
Church
Community
Social Media

Teenagers Need the Church In Person (Not Just Online)
Church
Gen Z
Intergenerational Integration
Social Media
Worship

Rooted 2021 Student Devotional: Good News for Broken Church Camp Commitments
Devotional
Gospel-Centered
Justification
Law
Promises of God

Good News for Teenagers: Jesus Doesnāt Cancel Chrissy TeigenāOr Us!
Culture

Best Practices for Recruiting Youth Leaders
Intergenerational Integration
Volunteers

What Is Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry?
Gospel-Centered
Grace
Rest
Youth Group Culture

Guiding Principles for Talking With Teenagers About Science and Faith
Faith
Science

How to Teach the Gospel To Teenagers Through Culture
Culture
Five Pillars
Gospel-Centered
Teaching

Youth Minister, Cool Is Overrated
Gospel-Centered

Rooted’s Most Read: Helping Students Redeem the Time During Quarantine
COVID

Christmas With Luke: Jesus Comes to Those Who Feel Left Out
Bible Teaching
Girls
Luke
Marginalized

Helping Teenagers Integrate the Gospel Into Their Everyday Lives

The Sovereignty of God In Every Season
Politics
Sovereignty

Rooted Resources for Integrating Students Into the Life of Your Church
Five Pillars
Intergenerational Integration

Youth Minister, Show Up For That Soccer Game
Discipleship
Partnering with Parents
Relational Discipleship

Rooted Recommends: Gavin Ortlund and C. John Collins on Reading Genesis
Bible Teaching
Faith
Genesis
Science

Staying in Touch with Parents of Teenagers: The Weekly Newsletter
Partnering with Parents
Top Ten

Summer Reading Recommendations in Biblical Studies for Teenagers and the Adults Who Love Them
Bible Teaching
Summer

Youth Minister, Your Students Need Bible Teaching Now More Than Ever
Bible Teaching
COVID
Five Pillars

Dear Youth Minister of a COVID-19 Senior
COVID
Gospel-Centered
Partnering with Parents
Seniors

A Tool for Talking With Your Youth Group About Postmodernism

Household Worship- A Guide For Families Going to Church Online
Church
Worship

Helping Students Redeem the Time During Quarantine

Youth Ministers, Yesā You Should Consider an MDiv (And Hereās Why.)
Bible Teaching
Intergenerational Integration
New to Youth Ministry
Relational Discipleship

J-Curve and Being In Harvard or In Christ
Grace
Performance
Union With Christ

How to Prepare Adult Leaders for a Gospel-Centered Retreat
Practical Ministry Tools

Psalm 16: A Psalm for High School Break-Ups
Idolatry
Psalms
Relationships

The Weight of the World: Day Eleven, 2019 Christmas Devotional for Students
Christmas
Isaiah
Promises of God
Prophecy

Hope This Helps: Itās All Worth It
Calling
Struggle
Youth Ministry

Half Truths Series: God Rewards Our Hard Work and Good Behavior
Half Truths
Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
Work

Against Accidental Antinomianism: Rejecting Moralism in a Way That Upholds the Law
Law

A Gospel Vision for Helping Students Love Their Siblings
Family
Siblings
Youth Ministry

Helping Students Grieve A Loss
Grief

Youth Minister, Do Not Despise the Day of Small Things
Restore
Youth Ministry

Why Are All the Kids Reading Dystopian? And How the Gospel Gives Us a Better Story to Tell
Culture
Teenagers

Three Reasons Youth Workers Need to Teach the Old Testament
Old Testament
Scripture
Teaching

You Can Sit with Us: Grace for the Mean Girl
Bullying

Marriage as a Minister in the Family of God
Marriage

Rooted2014 Audio: Chelsea Kingston on Teaching the Old Testament
Rooted 2014

Persecution and Youth in New England
Perseverance

Modest Power
Modesty