When you hear, “Hey, just between us guys…,” you can expect that the topic of the conversation is one best understood by men and are best had around other males. However, in Joel Fitzpatrick’s book Between Us Guys:…
While the Bible is the most read book in the world, it is sometimes not easy to understand. There are sections that are long genealogies and others that contain commands that seem odd to a modern audience. The…
Looking for the perfect book to challenge you during the post-Christmas break? This year our friend, Christopher Talbot, has published an exceptional one for youth ministers and parents alike – Remodeling Youth Ministry: A Biblical Blueprint for Ministering…
Good literature fosters closeness and conversation with a child of any age, and so we compiled a selection of tried-and-true titles that have prompted thought-provoking discussions in our own homes.
Is the faith you are passing down to your students one of only intellectual understanding, or a faith that truly tastes and sees the grace and goodness of God? The gap that exists in a believer’s life between…
The stereotyped youth pastor wears cargo shorts, a camp tee, Chacos, and sports some serious facial hair (see Ben Beswick’s article on Rooted last week). He loves fun, seems a little immature, lacks depth, theological nuance, and is…
I wanted to pass on these quotes from an underrated yet outstanding youth ministry book. Ken Moser’s book Changing the World Through Effective Youth Ministry offers a strong outline for the foundations of a fruitful, Gospel-centered, discipleship-making youth ministry….
I am not a huge reader. For me to read a certain book every year means that it has a serious impact on my spiritual life and ministry. Here are three books that I read every year of…
While there are hundreds of reasons to read The Chronicles of Narnia at least once, here are four reasons why you should read the series every year: They are fun. If you can help it, don’t read books you don’t…
