In the previous article, I proposed that the most destructive lie our kids routinely hear from the world involves the encouragement to live under their own authority, to be their own god. At the core of so many…
Underneath the message of so many songs, the moral of so many movies, the principles of so many causes, and the promises of so many political campaigns stands an unequivocal appeal to individualism.
Student ministry and overnight retreats go together like election cycles and name-calling. The two are virtually inseparable. But in my experience, many student ministers approach retreat planning with an overly simplistic mindset. On one hand, some plan retreats…
As parents, we have a sacred opportunity and a special responsibility to ensure that our sons and daughters have the utmost confidence in the Bible before they leave our homes.
Each month we compile a Top 10 list for the Rooted community. This list represents ten articles we believe will encourage and equip you to continue in your ministry to students and their families. If you have an…
Most Sunday nights, our student ministry has an open Q+A for our high school students. I make a point to address any non-Christians and doubters in the room, and let them know that I welcome their questions. More…
I am not much of a country music fan, but I do love Lady Antebellum’s song “Compass.” Good beat, easy to dance to – I’d give it a 10 if it weren’t for the first lines of the…
In spite of the fact that my youth group students regularly tell me that I am ancient, I would consider myself at approximately the halfway point of my career: I am in my 45th year. As is typical…
As I sat in the chapel surrounded by hundreds of students – several of whom were from my own ministry – I felt ashamed. I listened as the preacher explained how the ultimate task of humanity is multiplication…
