Every generation faces trends that do not align with the Father’s desires for his children. The God we serve continues to protect and provide for his children. Therefore, we only need to look to him for courage to “stand.”
Children remind the church of God’s faithfulness across generations. They remind us that the covenant promises of God continue from one generation to the next.
We were created for relationship with God and with one another. Human relationships are one of the primary ways we reflect God’s character to each other. AI cannot do that.
Inviting youth to serve in church ministries helps teenagers feel more connected to their church community—and more seen and known by others—in a time where loneliness and isolation are so often the norm.
Welcome to Rooted’s Top Ten, a curated reading list for youth ministers. Each month, we find ten articles, and sometimes videos or podcasts, from various sources that we believe will encourage you in your ministry to teenagers and their families.
That is the mystery and the gift of relational discipleship. We bring ourselves, imperfect and inadequate as we are, and God uses our presence to make himself known.
Whether you’re accompanying teenagers to camp for fun and spiritual growth or taking them to serve and learn from the local church in another part of the world, these weeks away can be equally fruitful and exhausting.
Whether you are a parent discipling your kids at home or a youth minister equipping students and their families, the following resources are historically proven and doctrinally vetted.
Jesus recognized the way activities can feed deeper conversations. Enter the chaos and camaraderie of summer children’s and youth ministry with anticipation and prayer. Jesus served powerfully side-by-side, next to a lake, over meals, and in casual conversation, too!
