I recently transitioned out of 12 years as a student minister in a local church into serving pastors through a missions organization. As I’ve made this change, God has been showing me the power of relationships that have…
The first time I shared my faith, the young woman seemingly listened, but when I asked if she wanted to pray, she paused, giggled, and then revealed that she only spoke in French. This was at a time…
When I was a teenager, I was aware that the good news of the gospel meant Jesus had saved me from sin. Still, I didn’t realize until later that the gospel also meant Jesus had saved me into…
Happy New Year! Over the course of the next eight days we will be counting down the eight most-read articles from 2019. We hope you enjoy reviewing the posts that resonated with our readers; for a list of…
There is nothing more discouraging in student ministry than seeing a student you have watched grow from an awkward middle schooler to a high schooler—whom you have discipled for years, with whom you have served, whom you have…
God designed the church to center on the gospel—the good news that God rescues sinners through the person and work of Jesus. Placing the gospel at the center of our ministry to students leads us to emphasize discipleship…
“As we disciple our families, it is helpful to consider citizenship as a spiritual discipline, a habit of devotion. After all, politics is deeply concerned with the allegiance and affections of the heart.”
Baptisms, baby showers, children’s choirs, strollers, pregnant bellies and Mother’s Day tend to be painful reminders to those who long for motherhood. The purpose for women, especially Christian women, is to be fruitful and multiply, right? For the…
Asking for help is not only biblical, but also an essential tool in developing our ministries. Above all, it offers us an opportunity to see the total sufficiency of our true Helper.
