How the Gospel Cuts Through the Clutter

Rooted’s 2014 conference will tackle the topic: truth in a world of mixed messages.  With today’s technological access to information and ideas, we all swim in a torrent of messages every day, particularly youth: messages about acceptance, hope,…

Youth Ministry In Spite of Formal Training

I, for one, am convinced of the necessity of formal training for children’s and youth ministry, and Oak Hill College is committed to the rigorous theological education of men and women to equip them for a lifetime of…

Youth Ministry Without Formal Training

“Youth Ministry” without “Formal Training.”  Sounds daunting, right?  Heart surgeons spend countless years in school before they pick up a scalpel to mend the body.  Yet we aim to mend the soul, something infinitely more valuable, by ministering the Word of God that…

7 Reasons to Attend Rooted 2014

In case you’re not already convinced, here are seven reasons to attend Rooted’s 2014 conference, Oct. 9-11: 7.) New York City in the fall 6.) The most intimate youth conference you’ll attend 5.) Message over method, substance over…

Early Bird Conference Registration Ends Soon

Act fast to get Rooted 2014’s discounted conference registration rate! On Sunday, June 15, the $125 registration fee will increase 40 percent to $175.  So cash in on the savings and be sure to register in the next…

Take a Bite Out of Conference Registration.

Rooted’s 2014 conference Oct. 9-11 in New York, N.Y., is only $125 to attend.  The rate includes three keynote addresses by pastor and author Andrew Wilson, five plenary sessions, and two discussion groups, all focused around the theme…

Youth Ministry With Formal Training

A few years ago I shared with our church my desire to enroll in a doctoral program and was immediately met with a few responses. Some thought it was great that I was going back to school. Some…