“Does Youth Group Count as Church?”

This is the fourth article in our series, “The Hard Questions.” Working with students is tough. You’re often the person approached with some of life’s most challenging questions. Sometimes you know what to say right away. Other times,…

Youth Group Culture: Bigger Than Ourselves

This is the fifth piece in our series on youth group culture that asks the question, “How do we create a culture of participation, passion, and engagement in the broader church in our youth groups?” The fourth piece…

Youth Group Culture: Creating Passion

This is the fourth piece in our series on youth group culture that asks the question, “How do we create a culture of participation, passion, and engagement in the broader church in our youth groups?” The third piece…

Youth Group Culture: Convictional Leadership

This is the second piece in our series on youth group culture that asks the question, “How do we create a culture of participation, passion, and engagement in the broader church in our youth groups?” The first piece…

The Culture of Belonging in Youth Group

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…

The Vision of Youth Ministry and the Church

There is an overlooked principle that needs to be considered in the church as we think about youth ministry.  It is rather simple and yet I would consider it a game changer.  When missed, the results can be…