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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.

Books to Teach in Jr. High Youth Ministry: Mark

Cameron Cole | August 26, 2014

Paul said it well, “all Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching.” We can teach any book to group of people and expect spiritual benefit. Simultaneously, I have found in experience that certain books of the Bible…

Best of Rooted: Preaching NOW for Instant Gratification Generation

Cameron Cole | August 25, 2014

Since the Rooted blog’s founding in 2010, readers have found us at different times. Whether you’re new to Rooted or have been following the website all along, there are a few helpful pieces from Rooted’s early days that…

How Youth Ministry Can Change the World

Cameron Cole | August 12, 2014

I wanted to pass on these quotes from an underrated yet outstanding youth ministry book. Ken Moser’s book Changing the World Through Effective Youth Ministry offers a strong outline for the foundations of a fruitful, Gospel-centered, discipleship-making youth ministry….