In the summer of 1886, one of the most notable Christian student-sending movements began as a group of college students gathered to grow in the study of God’s word. During this gathering, 100 students were spurred on to…
It is only as students are confronted with the cruciform suffering of their Savior that they will grasp the magnitude of the gospel. This is the only message that inspires their love, devotion, obedience.
The best thing I can say about Jessica Thompson and Joel Fitzpatrick’s new book is this: I wish I had had this book before my kids became teens, to prepare me as I prepared them for adulthood and…
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.
