Here are some articles, blogs, and podcasts from this past week that you may find helpful as you work with young adults in your church and community.
“Bow Your Head, Close Your Eyes, and Offend Your Atheist Friend?” by Aaron Earls
In a time when more and more young adults identify as atheist, agnostic, or “none” when it comes to a belief system, Earls examines some things that non-believers find as offending or unique. The question remains about Christians practicing their beliefs and maintaining friendships with non-believing friends.
“3 Reasons Leaders Must Seek Accountability” by Eric Geiger
As young adult ministry leaders, we must seek accountability from others who know our hearts. Geiger reminds us of the need for accountability to protect our heart, our head, and our hands.
“Evangelism is a Four Letter Word” by Phil Miglioratti
As followers of Christ, we’ve all been called to share our faith with those around us. Young adults often struggle with ways to be able to point their friends to Jesus. Rev. Miglioratti shares some practical ways to practice evangelism in a culture that does not always see the need to believe.
Mark Whitt is the Collegiate and Young Adult Specialist at Lifeway Christian Resources. Before joining Lifeway, he spent many years on the campus of Murray State University as a campus minister. Connect with Mark via Twitter.