Summer Prayers for Parents
The freedom we expect to find in summertime can feel like hunting fireflies; yet sometimes peace lands on our outstretched palms with a tickle and a glow.
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Rooted’s Top Ten of May 2022
Each month we compile a Top Ten list for youth workers. This list represents ten articles from various sources that we believe will encourage you in your ministry to students and their families. Some give explicit instruction on…
Praying for Perseverance in Our Parenting
As much as we love our children, only the Holy Spirit can give us what we need to suffer long and suffer wisely for their sake.
Working With Summer Interns: Theological Depth Through Biblical Teaching
The more you push your interns to behold Christ in his Word and in the life of their minds, the more like him they’ll look (2 Cor. 3:18).
Combating Regret in Parenting: Looking Back and Looking Forward
God chose you to parent your child, not because he thought you could do it without mistakes, but because God knows exactly what your child needs.
Working With Summer Interns: Intergenerational Integration Is Key
We must make sure our youth ministries are not just a single part of the church but are a reflection of the church at large.
Prayers for Uvalde, Texas
Look and see, oh Lord, what has happened to your children – those who were slain in a place that should be safe.
Rooted Resources for Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth Ministers and Students
In observance of AAPI Heritage month, we wanted to share just a few of the best resources we have on the Rooted blog for Asian American youth pastors and anyone ministering to AAPI students.
Creating Boundaries in Our Youth Ministries
In light of the revelations from the SBC investigation this week, here are some resources for creating safe boundaries to protect the children in your youth ministry.