Have you ever noticed how often your students are on their phones? Have you ever wished you could find ways to connect more frequently and on a deeper level with those in your ministry? Maybe you find yourself struggling to engage with and connect with people within your ministry outside of your … [Read More...]
Friday Links
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. “Is Gen Z the Most … [Read More...]
The Importance of Friendships and Friend Circles
"I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam." ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King I love the friendship between Sam and Frodo in The Lord of the … [Read More...]
How to Train a Generation to Speak with Wisdom and Justice
I’ve heard it said that, if you’re looking for shade, the best time to plant a tree would have been twenty years ago. The second best time is now. In other words, when you realize something that you should have been doing a long time ago isn’t happening, the next best time to begin doing it is now. … [Read More...]
Friday Links
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. “6 Long-Term Effects of Short-Term Mission Trips” by Emily Stockton In this feature for IMB Students, Emily Stockton shares her story. Just when … [Read More...]
Why Pastors Need to be Discipling at Least One Young Adult
If you’re a pastor, and you have young adults within your reach, it’s important to find ways to invest in their lives through discipleship. In fact, even if it’s just one young adult within your reach, make time to build a relationship and intentionally disciple him or her. Here are five key reasons … [Read More...]
Top Quotes from LifeWay’s National Collegiate Leadership Summit
Do you have those people you just love being surrounded by? You know, the ones who “get you” and who leave you feeling energized and encouraged. We recently had our National Collegiate Leadership Summit (this event only happens once every three years), and I was surrounded by over 700 of … [Read More...]
Friday Links
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. “6 Questions College Students Must Be Ready to Answer” by Cameron Cole The research is clear: One of the best ways to prepare students to … [Read More...]
3 Effective Ways to Take Risks
Some people love to take risks, and others hate it. Taking risks in ministry is necessary to follow where the Lord is leading and to do things in ways that expect God-sized results. The Book of Joshua shows a man and a nation willing to follow the Lord even when the instructions seemed risky and … [Read More...]