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Mike McGarry

Mike McGarry is the Director of Youth Pastor Theologian, has served as a Youth Pastor for 18 years in Massachusetts, and has two youth group aged kids at home. He earned his D.Min. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and has published three books – most recently, “Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith.” Mike is committed to training youth workers to think biblically about what youth ministry is and to training them to teach theologically with confidence. You can connect with him on social media @youththeologian.

Pursuing Theological Depth in Youth Ministry (Rooted 2023 Workshop Preview)

Mike McGarry | September 27, 2023

If we want to invite students into lifelong faith then we need to train students to live theologically.

Three Overlooked Aspects of Family Discipleship

Mike McGarry | January 18, 2022

When you can humbly confess your own struggles with failure, time, and money, then you’ll be better equipped to have these conversations with your teenagers.

Two Resources for Ministering to Students with Gender Dysphoria

Mike McGarry | December 17, 2020

If you are a youth worker without a plan for ministry to students questioning their gender, don’t put it off any longer.

Students Need A Holy God

Mike McGarry | November 5, 2020

God is so much better than we could carve him up to be. He is holy.

Getting to the Heart of Cancel Culture

Mike McGarry | October 15, 2020

Jesus understands your pain and rejection. And yet, he remained faithful to complete his mission, even while praying on the cross, “Father, forgive them. They do not know what they are doing”.

Youth Group Games- Our Three Best Tips

Mike McGarry | September 16, 2020

One of forty- two offerings available on Rooted Reservoir, this video presents a framework for games to reinforce a culture of grace that tears down the walls between students, in order that the gospel would shine forth in every facet of your ministry.

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