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...]
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. “Students Join … [Read More...]
Why You Should Take the Long View of Your Ministry
Recently, my family and I made the nearly 700-mile drive to visit with my parents in Florida. In all honesty, I was not thrilled about the prospect of being in the car for so long, … [Read More...]
Politically Correct(ed)
Politics in America is currently broken. It seems like no one can express an opinion or debate a policy without losing friends or family. And, although we cannot change overnight a political culture that took decades to fester, I do believe the answer in large part is found in the Bible. Peter … [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. “Suicide, Depression and Pastors: One Way Church Members Can Help” by Thom Rainer In light of recent events where suicide and depression have … [Read More...]
7 Things We Wish We Knew at 22
Sometimes things are just too good to pass up. This podcast is one of them! "7 Things We Wish We Knew at 22," hosted by Mary Margaret West, Elizabeth Hyndman, and Mickey Pitts, is definitely worth a listen. From the hosts: In this episode, we talk about life at 22. Everyone’s twenties are … [Read More...]
What’s Keeping You Sane?
For those of us who live by the semester schedule of a college campus, it is officially mid-term. The middle of the semester means students are juggling all their regular responsibilities with mid-term exams, and—more often than not—struggling to get it all done. But, they aren’t the only ones … [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. “To Follow Jesus Is to Be Sent” by J.D. Greear Jesus is referred to as “sent” forty-four times in the New Testament. And after his resurrection, … [Read More...]
5 Reasons Why You’ll Enjoy Relationships with Older Christians
For the vast majority of my life, I’ve been blessed to be part of congregations that have been multi-generational in nature. When I was a kid, for example, I remember distinctly worshiping alongside and being taught in Sunday School by all different ages of people. Admittedly, there have been … [Read More...]