Got Small Groups?

This article is the third in our Discipleship/Mentorship Series. In this series, we aim to explore various paradigms we use for discipleship/mentorship, discuss how the gospel informs how we relate to it, and share some of the experiences…

What is God’s Will for my Life?

It’s graduation season!  This means one thing:  Lots of graduation parties celebrating the accomplishment of finishing school!  Whether high school, undergraduate or graduate level, each student has crossed the finish line and is able to throw his cap…

Arrogant Shepherds

This article is the second in our Discipleship/Mentorship Series. In this series, we aim to explore various paradigms we use for discipleship/mentorship, discuss how the gospel informs how we relate to it, and share some of the experiences…

Nothing to Prove

I have spent quite a bit of time in my ministry career attempting to prove myself, whether it was through my worth as a communicator, teacher, or visionary, or simply as a pastor. This common struggle plagues most…

Approaching Sexuality in Youth Ministry

“My friend ‘came out’ recently as a bi-sexual.” she explained, sitting across from me on my frumpy youth office love seat.  “How did you respond?” I asked.  “I told her I was really proud of her,” she stated…

The Gospel According to Nate Ruess

“The lips of the adulteress drip honey and smoother than oil is her speech; but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death, her steps take hold…

Which Matters Most: Form or Content?

As a youth pastor, the most important thing I do is pray for my students and their families. The next most important thing I do is teach teenagers the Word of God. Over the last year, my ministry…