In youth ministry, some of us have been told that you can only do one thing or another at one time. You can either disciple your Christian students or be a place that targets those outside the church….
When it comes to a robust, Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry, many common themes might include: Gospel-centered preaching, encouraging parents to be the main disciples of their kids, and students being part of the larger church body. However, when it…
Leading worship is a sacred task, and there are ways to engage in this call which, in the words of Paul, are “in step with the truth of the gospel” (Gal 2:14). During this workshop from the 2017…
Based on Julius Kim’s new preaching book from Zondervan, this workshop from our 2017 conference provides an introduction to the primary elements involved in the preparation and presentation of gospel-centered sermons from all the Scriptures–with special attention given…
In a culture of skinny jeans and thigh gaps, it’s no surprise that body dissatisfaction is at an all-time high with youth. Eating disorders are the “good girl’s” drug, often making church youth groups a breeding ground for…
As Christ followers we are called to go into the world and make disciples, teaching them to obey all that Jesus commanded. It’s going to take leaders to do this work. People who will stand in the stream…
In this podcast, Jason Cook – editor for The Gospel Coalition and Pastor at Fellowship Memphis – and I discuss race and racial diversity within Youth Ministry. Youth Ministry presents a unique opportunity to not only address race…
The Scriptures are clear: parents are primarily responsible for the Christian nurture of their children and teens. Youth workers are uniquely positioned to support Christian parents in their nurturing efforts, and to encourage parents who are not believers…
This is Episode 4 of Rooted’s Sex Education Curriculm for Families, “Be Aware of What Our Culture At Large Tells Us About Sex, For in Making Sex Everything, Modern Pop Culture Essentially Makes Sex Nothing.” It was recorded…
