In this week’s, Face Off, we have contrasting opinions on the role of para-church ministries as compared to the local church. I benefited from several para-church groups as a teenager, and I’m grateful for the men and women…
In this week’s Face Off, we have contrasting opinions on the role of para-church ministries as compared to the local church. In my almost seventeen years of working in student ministry, I have witnessed a disdain for…
This is the second post in a three part series on the Word and Spirit in youth ministry. See the first post here. When I talk about “Word” I mean a commitment to the inerrancy, authority, and sufficiency of Scripture. …
With Rooted, we offer a simple conference. Our gathering features reflection on the Gospel in youth ministry and youth culture in the most intimate environment possible. The schedule and design attempt to maximize opportunities for conversation and sharing…
One of the reasons I love being around students is because they haven’t quite learned how to make their emotions “presentable.” Exhibit A: One night during small group, one of my girls shared: “You know, we’re girls. And…
Mark your calendar for Rooted 2014 in New York City on October 9 -11, 2014. The Parish of Calvary – St. George will host the event. More details will come in the next few weeks. You can secure…
“When Jesus had received the wine, he said, ‘It is finished.’ Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30 (NRSV) It doesn’t happen very often, but from time to time, you’ll get that call….
There are a lot of unhelpful ways to talk about “balance” in youth ministry. Balance is helpful when it avoids destructive extremes. However, most attempts at balancing the Word and Spirit in youth ministry seem to be unbiblical. So before…
This devotion comes from Psalm 68:7-18 Psalm 68:7-18 is a song of praise for the power of God as seen in salvation. There are three movements in this passage. Verses 7-10 describe the power of God in delivering…
