Is the Christ of your faith and of your teaching captivating? Is he beautiful? Or is the Christ you preach flat and uninspiring? As pastors, parents, and friends, how we answer these questions not only impacts the shape…
Before I had children, my TV was on all of the time. And most of the time, it was on cable news. I know, cable news dialogue makes for terrible ambiance; that is why they mute it in…
Below you will find links to podcasts for some of the workshops presented at Rooted 2016 in San Diego. The first group of workshop podcasts released can be found here. Ain’t That a Shame: Understanding How Shame Affects…
No wonder the adjustment into college prompts homesickness. Most of us scrap desperately to belong but, at best, settle to simply fit in.
“Hey man! Welcome to the Student Ministry! How are you?” “I’m good.” “Awesome. Is this your first time at church in a while, or have you been going somewhere else?” “Yeah I grew up in the church! But…
We asked several experienced student ministers how they practically go about preparing their high school seniors to become college freshmen. We hope their wisdom sparks insight and ideas in your own ministry! Liz Edrington (Coordinator of Girls’ Discipleship…
I recently read a Cultural Translator Report from Axis ministry and came across a story about Katy Perry’s award reception speech at the March 2017 Human Rights Campaign. The event honored the efforts of those fighting for the…
Ministering to young people can be exhilarating and life-giving, despite that doing so often requires a great deal of service and personal sacrifice. It is easy for youth workers to feel validated in their roles as students make…
Each month we compile a Top 10 list for the Rooted community. This list represents ten articles we believe will encourage and equip you to continue in your ministry to students and their families. If you have…
