I have always been drawn to teaching. I grew up in a Southern Baptist church, which meant that I would inevitably have some connection to a group called the Royal Ambassadors. Basically, these are Baptist Boy Scouts, who wear a…
Rooted asked contributors: How will a theological concept you’ve learned or come to understand better influence or change the way you do things in the new school year? This article is one in a series of what they had…
I hadn’t even been in youth ministry for a year when a postcard for the first Rooted conference passed across my desk. Youth ministers receive a lot of advertisements for curriculum, conferences, and other resources promising to help…
In this series, we’ll explore the resistance and costs that youth face for following Jesus in our communities: what does that look like for teenagers around the United States, Europe, etc.? Each article will aim to develop the…
Rooted asked contributors: How will a theological concept you’ve learned or come to understand better influence or change the way you do things in the new school year? This article is one in a series of what they had…
Rooted asked contributors: How will a theological concept you’ve learned or come to understand better influence or change the way you do things in the new school year? This article is one in a series of what they had…
Rooted asked contributors: How will a theological concept you’ve learned or come to understand better influence or change the way you do things in the new school year? This article is one in a series of what they had…
Thanks to everyone who sent us submissions about a youth worker who’s spiritually formed teenagers to cultivate a lasting love of and relationship with Jesus Christ (Deut. 6). The submissions were entered to win registration discounts, and we’re…
I recently returned from a trip to the Middle East, where I had the opportunity to talk with a young Iranian lady named Fara*. Fara is a small, shy and warm woman with a genuine smile. She had recently been…
