No matter what stage of life our teenagers are in, we are worthy to build meaningful relationships with them. Our worth is not determined by how much or little we know, but by who Jesus says we are.
We asked our Rooted writers a simple question: How do you get your students to talk in a small group setting? What do you do to earn their trust and respect so that engagement with you in front of other students feels less scary?
Messy devotionals are meaningful devotionals. Consistency is key. Your faithfulness in ordinary everyday moments is doing more than you currently see.
Our access to God is not based on our performance, it’s based on his grace. We are justified by faith, not by works, college applications, letters of recommendation, or grade-point averages.
We come as broken people welcomed by grace. And in parenting, these rhythms matter even more because our children watch how we cling to Jesus.
As youth pastors, we desire to help shepherd students’ hearts to love the Lord and believe in Jesus. Spiritual highs are not our enemy, but a means by which we can disciple our students.
Family stewardship is not merely a physical responsibility, but a spiritual discipline. It transforms everyday tasks into sacred acts of worship, rooted in humility and gratitude.
