Cameron Cole

Cameron Cole is the founding chairman of Rooted Ministry, and Director of Adult and Nextgen Discipleship at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Birmingham, AL. In addition to serving the local church for nearly twenty years in youth and family ministry, he is the co-editor of Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry: A Practical Guide (Crossway, 2016). Cameron is the author of Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths that Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy (Crossway, 2018), which won World Magazine’s 2018 Book of the Year (Accessible Theology) and was runner up for The Gospel Coalition’s Book of the Year (First-Time Author). He is also the co-editor of The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School (New Growth Press) and the author of Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth (Crossway, 2024). Cameron holds an undergraduate degree and an M.A. in Education from Wake Forest, as well as an M.Div from Reformed Theological Seminary. Cameron is married to Lauren and together they have four children, one of whom lives in heaven.

The Gospel is About a Parent and a Child

A person’s story obviously shapes the way in which he or she interprets the world. For me, as a person who has had a child die, I tend to have a greater sensitivity toward parents when I hear…

Hope this Helps: Call Your Former Students

It’s simple but it goes a long way. Research from the Fuller Theological Institute indicates that students who have contact with their youth leaders after graduation tend to have “sticky faith.” Kara Powell’s article, “Have You Sent a…

Thanksgiving for Rooted

The fifth year for Rooted is winding down and our ministry has much for which to be grateful. Every success, encouragement, and joy that we delight in comes purely as an expression of grace from the generous God,…