What does it mean to play the long-game in ministry? We cannot measure our ministry only by immediate results.
With the amount of books out there today, it's overwhelming to know what to read and what's worth skipping. These books run the spectrum from books for youth workers to theology books that address issues youth workers should be aware of.
Next time you're having one of "those" conversations... try to back up and ask where the failure to communicate happened. If you can pinpoint the failure, you just may be able to salvage the conversation.
The following is a brief excerpt from an article I've published for The Rooted Ministry. Please follow the link below to read the whole post. Rethinking God’s nature is a dangerous, but exciting thing. What if we’ve misunderstood what it... Continue Reading →
When youth workers are theologically uninformed, they are showing students that God is small and unworthy of their time. Students will think, "Hey, if Bob doesn't know about this stuff, then I guess it's not very important."
As I've processed "becoming a gym person" again, it's made me realize what it's probably like for people who used to be a "church person" but aren't anymore. They kind of know what to do and what to expect, but they know it's going to be awkward and more difficult than it should be.
Which best describes your teaching... Milk, Meat, or Soda? As youth pastors. We are often tasked with feeding our "sheep" milk. We often minister to nonChristian teens, to students who are new believers, and to those who are doubting their... Continue Reading →
God desires more than authenticity. God desires worship that is right. I recently read through Leviticus, and while it isn't the most exciting reading in Scripture (and certainly isn't as quotable as Paul's writing), I was continually humbled by the... Continue Reading →
This is an important question, because it directly affects how you present the Gospel to an unbeliever. Minimalist & Heavy-Handed Examples For instance, if you take a minimalist approach then you'll probably share the "Gospel" like this: God loves you... Continue Reading →
Living Theologically 