Stories Matter

We sat across the table from one another, casually chatting about life and school. She said something about how she was having a hard time because of what everyone thought about her.   “Well, what do people think…

Rest, Relaxation, and Redemption

Most mornings I am fortunate enough to be able to hit the snooze button once before diving headfirst into a day packed full of studying, responsibilities, and tasks. I’ll subsequently drink a few cups of coffee (a Christian’s…

How to Teach the Trinity

“Dr. Fred Sanders is a professor at Biola University (specifically in the Torrey Honors Institute) and a world-class theologian specializing in the doctrine of the Trinity. He is also one of the wittiest and clearest teachers (on any…

An Interview with David Plant

An interview by Chris Talbot with Rooted steering committee member, David Plant, on gospel-driven youth ministry. “Back in October, I had the opportunity of attending the Rooted Ministry Conference, a youth ministry conference focused especially on gospel-driven student ministry….

Now That I’m a Parent…

            It is probably the most common lament of youth workers across the nation (maybe even the world) – “working with parents so hard/ difficult/ frustrating/ makes-me-want-to-pull-my-arm-hair-out!” I’ve said it before and so…

Don’t Cancel Youth Group Yet

I remember my high school youth group with fondness. Death-defying games, sitting legs-crossed on Berber carpet, acoustic guitars and songs sung in a round, overhead slides slid the wrong way, worn out back pocket Bibles…these images stir my…

How Ministry Changed After I Had a Child

Even if we had wanted to be pregnant we would have felt inadequate; our post-honeymoon ‘”accident” only amplified that feeling. How could I be a decent pastor, father, homeowner, and husband with less than a year of marriage…