Syler Thomas is a native Texan who has been the student ministries pastor at Christ Church in Lake Forest, Illinois, since 1998. He writes a column for YouthWorker Journal, has had articles published in Leadership Journal and the Chicago Tribune, and is the co-author of two books. Syler and his wife, Heidi, have four kids.
Jesus is the king; adults and students are fellow disciples using their gifts to serve others.
The sooner you can begin letting go of the illusion that your kids are yours to control, the happier you’ll be. God loves them more than you
There are a hundred things Jesus asks us to say no to when we follow him. But he’s done the hardest thing by dying in our place.
Your leadership provides the structure necessary for your volunteers to develop the relationships with students necessary for relational discipleship to happen.
When nonbelievers show up to your group, the most important thing you can do is to include them as part of your gospel ministry.
Those of us in Christ know that there is forgiveness and redemption available to all who call on him, but the consequences of the sin remain.
