Teenagers and adults are regularly being catechized by our culture—and very often we falsely synthesize the broader culture’s convictions with our faith in Christ. In this series, Rooted writers examine “half truths” our teenagers may be tempted to…
In this conversation, three experienced youth and campus ministers counteract some negative stereotypes and emphasize the positives about millennials.
Several weeks ago, our youth ministry celebrated “one year” of gathering officially. For one year we have met to pray and to study God’s word, trusting that the Holy Spirit is growing us into full maturity in Christ…
John Owen described the human heart as a fort in which our enemy of sin maintains its rebellion against God all our days.[1]Sin not only kicks and screams against our Creator, but it is the root of all…
Today’s children and teens increasingly experience anxiety and depression, and parents are looking for answers. Medication can be so helpful, but parents understandably have a lot of questions about how medication can affect their children’s health and well-being….
We recently read this awesome entry from Paul David Tripp’s New Morning Mercies, and thought it aptly applied to the life of a youth minister: When you’re weary with the battle, remember that the One who is your…
1. Have your students read this article, Three Important Political Truths to Teach Your Kids (published today on Rooted Parent) as a way to start thinking and talking about the themes that are mentioned. This will give you…
As your students go through their college search, I encourage you to make helping them find a church a vital part of the process. Finding a local church is just as important, if not more important, than finding a college to attend.
Each month we compile a Top Ten list for youth workers. This list represents ten articles from various sources that we believe will encourage you in your ministry to students and their families. Some give explicit instruction on…
