This gospel reminder seasons how we treat our local churches, even as we are in the process of transitioning away from them. In the case of every potential transition, youth workers should treat their present church as if she were the redeemed bride of Christ. Because she is.
The average tenure for a youth pastor is cited to be only eighteen months. Accordingly, the overwhelming majority of readers of the Rooted Blog have likely navigated – or are presently considering – a transition out of a…
The average tenure for a youth pastor is cited to be only eighteen months. Accordingly, the overwhelming majority of readers of the Rooted Blog have likely navigated – or are presently considering – a transition out of a…
Of course, we want to do a good job and be the best we can be in our youth ministry role. However, the pressure of pastoral performance is lessened as we hold the title and role loosely in light of our identity in Christ.
Teaching the concept of grace to students is easy. The stories of forgiveness in the face of wrongdoing are the kind of stories that have kids riveted and hanging on your every word. Practicing grace is too often…
Resting in the good news that God in his mercy saves us from our sin and uses us in our weakness frees us to soak in the gospel of grace throughout each day in ministry.
A Year in Review: Top Ten of 2018 Here are the top ten articles from this past year. We trust these articles will continue to encourage, equip, and bless you as well as the parents and students in…
Dear Student, I need you to understand that you are an idol. Imagine a place where there are temples everywhere. Shrines dot the high places and idols welcome you into storefronts and homes. Priests conduct incantations, repeat mantras…
Growing up, I have always been the youth ministry kid. If you were to do an SNL character of “that kid that loves youth group,” it would have been me. Dress up in your best Christmas outfit, you…
