The Stars of Our Future
A few years ago one of my youth leaders remarked that working with middle and high school students is a lot like being Alan Shepard. Intrigued, I asked him to explain, and he said, “Shepard was the first…
A few years ago one of my youth leaders remarked that working with middle and high school students is a lot like being Alan Shepard. Intrigued, I asked him to explain, and he said, “Shepard was the first…
Rooted’s 2014 conference is still a few months away, but attendees are already signed up from 13 different states and two countries. The New York City conference Oct. 9-11 is an opportunity to meet fellow youth ministers of…
If you’ve attended a youth ministry conference before where your only really meaningful conversation was with your roommate, that’s not Rooted. Rooted’s conferences are structured to give youth pastors opportunities to engage with dozens of other participants. Because…
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,…
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.” 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…
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…
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…
Dr. William Fullilove, Assistant Professor of Old Testmament at Reformed Theological Seminary, discusses how the Old Testament reveals grace.