As a former 10th grade teacher, I can spot a scoff at 100 yards. I’d love to tell you some scoffing student stories from my time in the classroom, but something tells me that would violate major international…
Let’s be honest. Anxiety among teens was a hot topic before the pandemic. Teenagers today seem to be more anxious than those of any previous generation. Adding isolation and uncertainty about the future just throws dynamite into an…
Imagine six short months ago: someone from the future tells you that in just a few weeks, a deadly virus will sweep the Earth. Countries on every continent will go into lockdown. You will be unable to leave…
During this unprecedented global crisis, we need the good news of Jesus more than ever. Our short video devotions are designed for anyone- youth worker, parent, teen- to be reminded of what God’s word says about his unchanging…
Welcome to a special edition of the Rooted Top Ten! Each month we publish two versions of the Rooted Top Ten- one for youth pastors and one for parents – and each of these posts lists ten articles…
Join us for a Zoom webinar entitled “Re-Envisioning Summer Mission Trips in Light of COVID-19” next Thursday, May 21 at 12:00 CST. Rooted Staff and Steering Committee member Chelsea Kingston Erickson will be joined by Rooted Steering Committee emeriti, Rebecca Heck and…
One of our students’ greatest fears is the idea of being exposed. Our students pride themselves on their ability to know what to do, how to respond, and to have it all together. For many, their own personal…
Activities – cancelled. Vacations – cancelled. Even simple dinner parties with friends – cancelled. With COVID-19 continuing to dominate our headlines and our minds, parents have found themselves with more time with their children. Families are riding out…
If you own a computer, you have likely experienced that tense moment when, unexpectedly, everything freezes up and you are forced into a restart. You can do nothing – except go into panic mode – as you face…
