Take a look at some of our summer favorites this week across the Rooted Blog! First aid kit — check. Liability forms — check. Earplugs and eyemask — check. Tylenol PM — check. These things might be essential…
A few years ago we were having a discussion about the summer trips for our high school ministry. We had a long history of going to a conference, but many wondered whether our students were missing out by…
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…
God’s Word has a way of continually moving us beyond religious platitudes and fake-it-til-you-make-it sentimentality.
I was recently thrown into the 30,000-person mission field that is a state-school university. After graduating high school, I felt like I had wasted countless opportunities to make an impact, so I was so excited about the chance…
So you’re relatively new to youth ministry, what are the first things you do? Plan the Bible studies, check Recruit youth volunteers, check Try to keep the youth from destroying the furniture in the fellowship hall, check Take…
Back by popular demand, the Rooted Student Series gives high school and college students a chance to share how the Gospel is transforming their lives. We think you will agree that youth leaders and parents can learn a…
With the last two NBA finals series, it’s no secret that a huge rivalry has begun to emerge. Yes, I’m talking about the match-up between the talent-stacked Golden State Warriors as they faced off yet again with Lebron…
I waited far too long to lead our youth group on a mission trip. I had all sorts of excuses. “I have too much going on with my normal duties at the church.” “The students’ families do not…
