Face Off: “Para-church” Isn’t a Bad Word

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…

Word and Spirit in Youth Ministry: Extremes

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. …

Rooted 2014: The Most Intimate Youth Conference You’ve Ever Attended

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…

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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…

Rooted 2014: New York City

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…