Elements of a Good Youth Sermon
The gospel lays at the heart of everything in our ministries - especially in our teaching. That said, we also need to grow as skilled communicators. This post highlights a few tips to grow in preaching and teaching.
The Immutability of God is Good News for Teenagers
God does not change. He is immutable. This is more than a theological statement, it is the foundation for Christian security in the midst of unpredictability.
When Should Kids Take Communion?
How do we know when our kids are mature enough to take communion in church? This post helps explore what communion is, what the Lord’s Supper means for the Christian, and identifies what to look for in discerning if your kid is ready to take communion.
5 Reasons Youth Workers Need Theology
Is it a waste of time for youth pastors to study theology? Absolutely not! May we be remembered by students as men and women who take God seriously rather than for our awesome games.
Do Youth Pastors Need Seminary?
Is seminary worth it? That’s a frequent discussion topic on youth ministry facebook groups. Here are some of the common objections I hear and why I think seminary is worth the sacrifice.
Is Youth Ministry Biblical?
Many critics of youth ministry like to point out that it’s never mentioned in the Bible. While that’s true to a certain degree, it’s not entirely honest.
Understanding the GenZ Worldview
How do we understand the religious worldview of GenZ? We need to grapple with their views on tolerance, safety, and cancel culture - not in order to ‘correct’ them, but in order to understand them well enough to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as a message of Good News.