This article is part of Rooted’s 2019 student series, where young Christians share their experiences of faith in high school and college. JD Tyler is a recent graduate of Samford University and will attend Princeton Theological Seminary in the…
It was a hot and sunny day in the octagon. The energy was palpable as matches completed and quickly restarted. There were a plethora of interesting characters, all present to test their metal: The Flash, Captain America, Beanie…
I just finished reading Michael McGarry’s new book A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry: Teenagers in the Life of the Church (Randall House Academic, 2019). Simply put, thisis one of the more surprising books I’ve ever read. I…
This is Part Two in a two-part series about navigating the youth pastor/senior pastor relationship. Read Part One here, written by Dave Steinbeck’s student pastor, Jon Watts. Dear Lead Pastor, How do you view your relationship with your…
This is Part One in a two-part series about navigating the youth pastor/senior pastor relationship. Read Part Two here written by Jon Watts’ lead pastor, Dave Steinbeck. Developing a healthy relationship with a lead pastor or other senior…
During my junior year in college, one of my professors gave an assignment to read the entire New Testament, identifying every reference to the Church. Perhaps the most striking thing about this fruitful exercise was how often the…
Dave Wright, Coordinator for Student Ministries in the Diocese of South Carolina (Anglican): Your students are far more likely to have a life-long faith if they are active in the life of the church during these formative years….
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…
Being a teenager is difficult because almost everything changes. A handful of students face the challenge of new classes, schools, cities, states, and countries. Many cycle through different phases, friend groups, and fads. For Gen Z, uncertainty is…
