When you grow up in Texas, as I did, you were schooled up in the stories of the Alamo. It’s legendary—a small group of freedom fighters who took their stand against incredible odds in the small mission in San Antonio (of course, I only later found out that these “heroes” were not quite the … [Read More...]
10 Trends in College and Young Adult Ministry (Part Two)
Last month, I wrote PART ONE of this discussion. Anyone who ministers to young adults understands that there are some unique challenges. However, young adult ministers are also … [Read More...]
Measuring Success in Young Adult Ministry
Have you ever wondered how to measure success in ministry? Maybe you’re in a spot where you’re newer to your role or just changed roles. It’s easy to get hung up on measuring … [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. “Engaging College Women Over the Holidays” by Savannah Ivey The holidays bring a full season of activities, but don’t neglect the college … [Read More...]
To the Ends of the Earth
On a trip to Southeast Asia a few years ago, I flew over the Himalayan Mountains and marveled at the majesty and beauty of mountaintop after mountaintop. At one point, I was able to see the top of Mount Everest towering over the peaks of this incredible mountain range that was proclaiming God’s … [Read More...]
Are You Living a Life Worth Imitating?
There’s a really good chance that you are where you are today because people invested in your life. Here’s the deal: You’re not too young to start investing in the lives of younger guys and girls. When I was a sophomore in high school, my friend Jamie (who was a senior) asked if she could meet … [Read More...]
Why the Desert is Sometimes Exactly What We Need
If you had to choose between the desert and a lush oasis, which would you choose? If you had to choose between sickness and a clean bill of health, which would you choose? If you had to choose between a season of financial struggle and a season of financial margin, which would you choose? If you had … [Read More...]
Why Your Time At the Polls Really Does Matter
It was senior superlative time at my high school. We had borrowed the county's voting machines for our oh-so-important elections and were preparing for the influx of students to come through the gym. As we were setting up the machines, a volunteering mother mentioned that she never had used one … [Read More...]
Don’t Throw Shade: Our Actions Matter
This post is inspired by Jonah 1:7-17. As a campus ministry leader, one of the biggest things I see on my campus is that students are struggling with judgment, hate, or just allowing their opinions on politics or social issues to drive their emotions and reactions. In doing so, they fail to … [Read More...]