When my sister was 5 years old, she went through a stage where she refused to eat much else besides Chicken McNuggets. When we climbed into the car, she’d ask/cry/demand that we stop by McDonald’s. This presented my…
Introductory Talk: David Plant“Down from the Mountain: Life in the Valley” Keynote 1 : Jared Wilson“Suffering and Despair” Keynote 2: Jared Wilson“What God Intends in Suffering” Keynote 3: Jared Wilson“How to Minister to Those in Suffering” Plenary 1…
From September 23 – September 27 only, those who live within sixty miles of downtown Atlanta can enjoy a 20% discount for Rooted 2013. This year’s Rooted Conference will focus on Hope in a Time of Suffering and…
If you talk to guys that have gone through burn out, frustration, or just bad seasons in ministry, most of them will conclude, “I just forgot how much God loves me and how much I love Him. Period.”…
Rooted 2013 will occur on October 10-12 in Atlanta and will feature workshops from authoritative, experienced speakers on an array of topics. You can explore all of the workshops here. What makes a kid comfortable enough to trust…
What is it like to do youth ministry in Manhattan? How do you negotiate a diverse, multi-cultural city? How does a ministry reach teens in a post-Christian environment? Are their best practice strategies for ministering in a major…
It’s 5:30 PM. The service starts at 8:00, and rehearsal starts in an hour. I’ve prayed, practiced, and maybe even fasted in preparation for the night. Our ministry is growing, and I’m particularly excited about building on the…
The theme for the upcoming Rooted Conference in Atlanta on October 10-12, 2013 focuses on Hope in a Time of Suffering. If the that phone call or that text message has not arrived on your iPhone yet, it will. The day…
Promote Jesus Not Ourselves I just finished reading Scott Slayton’s excellent article, “When The Popular Youth Pastor Gets Arrested Again,” which was posted last week (August 28) on the Gospel Coalition’s website. The article made me incredibly sad,…
