Sin and the Self-Justification Architects

It’s pretty clear there’s a problem. Every day, every hour we’re given palpable evidence of mankind’s rampant sin and wickedness. There’s definitely something wrong with the world around us. All over the globe we see widespread death, starvation,…

The Beauty of The Great Exchange for Youth Ministry

Rooted asked contributors: How will a theological concept you’ve learned or come to understand better influence or change the way you do things in the new school year?  This article is one in a series of what they had…

Pride and Holiness

Promote Jesus Not Ourselves I just finished reading Scott Slayton’s excellent article, “When The Popular Youth Pastor Gets Arrested Again,” which was posted last week (August 28) on the Gospel Coalition’s website.  The article made me incredibly sad,…

Essentials in Youth Ministry: Small Groups

In my eight years as a small group leader to students (and their leaders), I’ve learned much about what to do and what not to do. About what works, and what doesn’t. So what makes small groups successful?…