As a career youth pastor, I have a mantra: if a kid is going to reject Christianity, make sure they are rejecting a true portrayal of the religion. Teach the Bible with precision such that kids have the…
When I run into pastors studying at coffee shops, I typically ask them, “What are you working on?” And it is common for them to respond with something like, “I am preparing for Sunday” or, “I am speaking…
Looking for the perfect book to challenge you during the post-Christmas break? This year our friend, Christopher Talbot, has published an exceptional one for youth ministers and parents alike – Remodeling Youth Ministry: A Biblical Blueprint for Ministering…
Good literature fosters closeness and conversation with a child of any age, and so we compiled a selection of tried-and-true titles that have prompted thought-provoking discussions in our own homes.
Each month we compile a Top 10 list for the Rooted community. This list represents ten articles from around the Internet that we believe will encourage and equip you to continue in your ministry to students and their…
During the mere six months I have served as a youth minister, I have probably eaten at Panera Bread more than I have in my previous 22 years of life combined. Is it because I love the mediocre…
On 12/12/12, the day the Mayans said the world would end, I sat in on the closing of my first house thinking, “Well, if the Mayans are right, at least I’ll die a home owner.” On 12/13 I…
Being sensitive to the fact that church can be difficult will likely help the altered family reintegrate into the community more comfortably.
