We asked several experienced student ministers how they practically set and keep emotional boundaries – like getting too close to a student, or leaving one’s work at the office – in their ministries. We hope their wisdom sparks…
We all know the typical Sunday school imperatives from the book of Daniel: “Dare to be a Daniel.”“Eat only vegetables and water.”“Don’t bow down to golden statues.” “Be like Daniel next time you’re thrown in a lion’s den.”“Be…
A friend recently told me about the medical ordeal that a member of his extended family had encountered over the last several years. After falling ill, doctors prescribed multiple medications to heal this person’s condition. After eight different…
For a long time, I have been both intimidated by and nervous to preach any Old Testament Prophet. In my mind, these are the hardest books of the Bible. Not only do I need to be competent in…
Dear Teenager, Among celebrities and politicians, you have inherited mostly horrible role models for how to engage in civil discourse. Screaming, shaming, hostility, and violence have become normal examples of how one talks to others with whom they…
Will is a new youth worker I recently met. He’s young and excited to hit the ground running. As someone who’s been doing this for twelve years, I need young guys like him to remind me that being…
In the world we live in today the church needs a gospel-centered approach to every area of life among the upcoming generation. Dr. Carl F. H. Henry once said, “Teenagers by the droves ask whether life holds any…
Dear Young Person (student, teenager, or young adult), There are many things I want to say to you. So many things I events I could invite you to do. So many things I would encourage you to believe…
Is the faith you are passing down to your students one of only intellectual understanding, or a faith that truly tastes and sees the grace and goodness of God? The gap that exists in a believer’s life between…
