I have often wondered what it would be like to go back 13 years, to my former self in my first years of youth ministry. What I would say to myself might go something like this… Dude… (long…
Dear Friends, It is with great sadness that we share with you, our Rooted family, the news of Cameron Cole’s son, Cameron Jr. In an unexpected tragedy, “Baby Cam” died in his sleep Sunday night. Having no words…
Whether you know it or not, your convictions about God’s design of gender will be displayed in the way you teach your kids on relationships, marriage, sexuality, and identity. Becoming aware of the implicit (or explicit) messages you…
Seth Stewart allowed us to publish this note that he sent to his volunteers regarding his frustrations with his students’ disobedience and his temptation to beat them over the head with the law. Confession. I want to beat…
At the 2012 Rooted Conference I met a man named Kyle for the first time, and he made a bold statement that afforded me a moment of brilliant clarity. I asked him about the story of his life…
As those working with youth, we need to regularly be teaching the crucified and risen Jesus as the main staple of their spiritual diet.
Along with dozens of other youth ministers, I am going through Rooted withdrawal. Rooted 2013 was a great blessing of fellowship, worship, and learning, granted to many of us by the Lord. In reflecting, I wanted to record…
It’s not going to be a pleasant devotional time with God when you ask the Lord to lead you to the scripture that you need, and he takes you to Amos 6. This was my situation recently, as…
Workshops Schedule Friday, October 1112:30 PM Workshops Session 1 Alvin Reid– Creating a Missional Culture of Gospel-Centered Students David Plant- Engaging Culture with Truth: Eminem and the Imagio Dei Dave Wright- Simplifying Youth Ministry Paul Martin- Katy Perry, Bushido and Purple…
