Distractions, distractions, distractions. In a fast-paced youth ministry world full of teen drama, trying parents, texts and Tweets, distractions often rule. It’s sometimes easy to forget the central tenet of
You’re the coach, not the star player, when it comes to student ministry. Your primary job is not to lob the passes and score the points; rather, it’s to coach
Some of us came of age in churches where evangelism was just one more compartmentalized topic on the calendar – something that was addressed infrequently, checked off and safely packed
I’m referring here to morons of the “oxymoron” variety. Seriously, have you ever thought about the logical contradiction that comes when we string together these two words: apathetic evangelical. Consider
As a youth leader you may find yourself captaining a “youth ministry ship” that’s already headed full-steam ahead on what feels like a predetermined course – a course that may
In our “live and let live culture,” it can be easy to sweep the e-word under the rug. Yet Jesus has charged us with spreading His good news and carrying
Jesus told His followers that they had something to prove to the watching world. What was it? That they were fully surrendered followers of Jesus! How did they prove this
Is one type of motivation for evangelism better than all the others? Maybe you’ve been asking yourself that question as we’ve explored several of the most basic types of evangelism
The dynamic combo of our love for God and God’s love for us can meld together in our lives and ignite a powerful evangelism passion fuel. When Jesus has done
Obedience. It’s a word that can carry a lot of baggage in our freedom-loving, self-absorbed culture. It’s a word that often makes us squirm. But Jesus calls us to obedience.
Do you believe in heaven? Polls indicate that somewhere around 90% of Americans believe in heaven. And somewhere in the range of 75%-85% of those who think there is a
If you’ve been following the recent “Is Rob Bell a Universalist?” buzz in the Christian blogosphere, you’re more aware than ever that heaven and hell are controversial topics these days.
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