Youth ministry in its modern manifestation is relatively young, having only emerged in the first half of the twentieth century. Scholars have dedicated much ink to youth ministry’s problems in its initial generation. In particular, the field has…
Ragnarök. Leave it up to Marvel’s Thor to put an esoteric concept from ancient Norse mythology on the tongue of every 13-year old within 100 miles of me. In actual Norse legend, Ragnarök is an apocalypse the heroes…
I have a folder in my computer titled, “Recommendation Letters.” Some are letters for National Honor Society, others are for students’ colleges and university applications, and others for scholarships or even job applications. While I am genuinely proud…
As we approach its 500th Anniversary, we at Rooted wanted to address how the Reformation (and particularly the five Solas) continues to specifically impact teenagers today. Historical Context of “By Faith Alone” “What price would you be willing…
Will is a new youth worker I recently met. He’s young and excited to hit the ground running. As someone who’s been doing this for twelve years, I need young guys like him to remind me that being…
In the world we live in today the church needs a gospel-centered approach to every area of life among the upcoming generation. Dr. Carl F. H. Henry once said, “Teenagers by the droves ask whether life holds any…
“I just don’t want my daughter to make the same mistakes I made. I fear she’ll be exposed to things she just shouldn’t be as a thirteen year-old,” said a mom in exasperation as we sat caddy-corner from…
God bless you abundantly, my sisters and brothers called into the ministry of shepherding teenagers. Your ministry is daunting and your rewards are intangible. You enter into a young person’s life at a precise and designated moment in…
In spite of the fact that my youth group students regularly tell me that I am ancient, I would consider myself at approximately the halfway point of my career: I am in my 45th year. As is typical…
