Students are Saints & Sinners
Christians are saints and sinners. When youth pastors teach students about this in their youth groups, they empower students to discover gospel-centered, grace-saturated repentance through faith in Jesus Christ.
Theology is Practical
A false dichotomy is often presented to youth workers: choose theology or choose practicality. God’s Word gives us a different vision. Our youth need theology. They also need practicality. One example is the book of James.
The Gospel is Narrow and Broad
Gospel Centered youth workers operate out of a biblical theology that understands Jesus as the fulfillment of salvation history, and then calls students to repent of their sin because of the gracious love of God that is theirs by faith in Jesus Christ. In this way, the Gospel is both Narrow and Broad.
Three Methods for Teaching the Gospel from Genesis to Revelation
The short video below will capture three basic methods for Christ centered preaching and teaching: Fallen Condition Focus, Typology, and Biblical Theology.
Knowing God’s Will
Knowing God’s will isn’t like a game of hot-and-cold. Neither is it a mystery you need to unlock. Here are three steps to walk confidently in God’s will.
Helping Students Think About Temptation
Temptation is enticing. If it wasn’t, we wouldn’t give in! Helping students understand temptation will strengthen them to cling to the gospel before, during, and after they have faced it.
Helping Students Think About Sin
You cannot preach the gospel if you avoid talking about sin. But how you talk about sin matters. What is it and why is sin a big deal anyways?
Three Things Every Student Should Know
What does it mean to be a Christian? As we minister to teenagers, it’s essential to know how to scale your answer according to the person you’re speaking with - and yet, there is still the same basic reply for all people who ask the question.
Book Highlight: Lead Them to Jesus
Youth ministry is theological ministry. Students ask hard questions and being a youth worker can be overwhelming. Lead Them to Jesus was written to help volunteer youth workers to navigate these significant conversations and to equip them with the practical skills that benefit every fruitful youth worker.
Book Highlight: A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry
This book addresses the question “Is youth ministry biblical” and grounds the answer in the Bible, church history, and theological studies. If you’re wondering what it looks like to empower the church to partner with parents for the sake of teenagers, this book will serve you well.