Redeeming Christianese
Christianese usually flows when Christians are trying to speak biblically and helpfully, but haven’t given much thought to their words. Here are three types of Christianese, offered to help you find a better way to articulate the gospel.
What’s the Difference Between Grace and Mercy?
The Bible is full of references to grace and mercy, and yet many Christians can attend church for years without being able to give a clear and simple explanation of the difference.
How Catechesis can Transform your Youth Ministry
Christians have used catechesis to make lifelong disciples since the Early Church, typically covering doctrine, spirituality, and godliness. Maybe it’s time we get back to it?
Youth Ministry and the Means of Grace
The practices we perpetuate in our youth ministries teach and form our students in their Christian walk. What we teach as important, and what we demonstrate as vital, shapes our students in powerful ways. Because of this, we want to make sure we’re thinking holistically and critically about the different methods and practices we use in our ministry to students.
An Overlooked Reason Good Youth Pastors Leave Youth Ministry
It’s a common thing for youth pastors who considered themselves “lifers” to move into new ministry areas. This doesn’t mean they’re unfaithful to their calling. Maybe it means they’ve misunderstood their calling all along - they aren’t called to youth ministry, but to a particular generation.
Christ’s Righteousness and Self-Righteousness
Christianity and self-righteousness are entirely incompatible. The gospel calls us to confess our unrighteousness and to trust fully in the righteousness of Christ. Ultimately, Christianity is the only
Fill Their Cup
“How long should I teach at youth group?” This is a common question new youth pastors ask. In the midst of competing emphases on expository preaching and the reality of students’ attention span, it’s hard to know what our teaching should look like in youth ministry. Here’s a basic framework to help you evaluate your teaching.
Commitments of a Youth Pastor Theologian
What is a Youth Pastor Theologian? Is there an academic minimum or a book requirement? No. It’s a commitment to minister to students theologically. Here are three commitments of the youth pastor theologian.
Serving Lonely Teenagers
How can we offer effective comfort through the message of the Gospel to adolescents who suffer from loneliness, especially in the midst of the pandemic? To minister to our kids, the story of Jesus' passion offers an incomparable comfort and hope.
Gravitate Towards the Bible
There is nothing more powerful than opening up the Word of God to hungry people, showing them how it all points to Jesus, moving them through the Gospel and calling them to respond. The Bible is not limited to discipleship, its words bring life, and should be used when calling young people to God.