When You Can’t Sing: Worship in Seasons of Spiritual Dryness as a Parent
We come as broken people welcomed by grace. And in parenting, these rhythms matter even more because our children watch how we cling to Jesus.
We come as broken people welcomed by grace. And in parenting, these rhythms matter even more because our children watch how we cling to Jesus.
Due to the rise in technology use, busyness, and growing complexities, it can seem easier for students to fake being Christians today. Our goal as youth workers should be to help them clearly know they need a Savior and that they can trust him today!
Paul speaks of our glorification as though it has already happened—such is his absolute confidence that it will happen. For teenagers who grieve the imperfections of their bodies, this promise changes everything.
If the goal is spiritual growth of the student, then ministering to parents will naturally overflow to the student. This isn’t a different type of ministry, but a deeper way to minister to students.
Scripture reminds us that even parents need friends. It reminds us what type of friends parents need, and the greatest friend parents could ever have.
Having only age and stage ministries without multi-generational interaction is like a body walking around with just legs. It might function, but long-term is simply not sustainable.
Panelists Pastor David Washington, Minister Chelten Carter, Pastor Curtis Dunlap, and host Isaiah Marshall discussed how gospel-centered ministry can thrive in urban contexts through authentic discipleship, community engagement, and the unchanging power of Christ.
As urban youth leaders, we have a tremendous opportunity to draw our students “into the deep.”
We see that when the Father looks at our lives, he justifies us on the basis of Jesus’ obedience and law-keeping and zeal for God, not on ours.