When we considered the feel of the first Rooted Conference, we had one word in mind: simplicity. Turn down the noise. Turn off the smoke machine. Remove the distractions. Let’s focus on two things: the Gospel and relationships….
In the following series, we asked people ministering to youth with strong educational backgrounds to look at teaching methods Jesus used as a means of helping us better communicate God’s truth to teenagers. In John 13, we…
The deadline for the price increase for Rooted 2013 in Atlanta, GA on October 10-12 occurs this Sunday, August 18. You can secure great pricing for yourself and others by registering today on this page.
The story of Jesus with the woman at the well in John 4 reveals a beautiful account of a broken, unredeemed, religious-but-unconverted sinner who God desires to engage with. Despite all that is working against her, the woman…
I’m excited to be speaking at this year’s Rooted Conference on October 10-12 in Atlanta, GA. Rooted is an invaluable resource ministry working toward greater centering on the gospel in Christian student ministry. It will be my honor…
What would it have been like if the Twelve Disciples were in my youth group? Certainly James and John would always want to ride shotgun in the van and be first in line at Chick-Fil-A. Judas would always…
Youth culture is complex. As faithful gospel-proclaiming ministers to a young generation, there needs to be an understanding of culture which is commensurate with the serious consequences (Hell) of the gospel we preach. An indispensible part of our…
What Parents, Pastors and students can learn from the story of Jesus and Nicodemus The story of Jesus’ nightly meeting with Nicodemus is a paradigm for Christian conversion. Though different than, say, Paul’s dramatic conversion on the Damascus road, the…
“And at once I knew I was not magnificent.” This line from Bon Iver’s song Holocene is one of the most poignant verses sung on arguably the most brilliant album of 2011.[1] With these words, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver’s frontman) articulates…
