Ministry to young adults can be challenging and fun. Marriage is one of the topics that often comes up with them that is both of these things. For whatever reason, many young adults have lots of questions about marriage. It may have to do with their desire to be married, the relationships that they … [Read More...]
3 Reasons Why Your Ministry Might Not Be Going Anywhere
I don't know about you, but I want to be part of leading a ministry that's on the move. I want to be part of leading a ministry that's being used by God to change the world around … [Read More...]
Why It’s Important to Embrace New Seasons
Color-changing leaves on trees in autumn are my love language. Gray, blustery days and the sound of leaves scraping the sidewalk—mixed with the scent of bonfires and pumpkin—make … [Read More...]
Surviving Social Media
If you’ve spent time on any social media platform during the past month, you’ve probably found yourself begging, “Lord, please come soon.” Regardless of your stance on any variety of hotly debated topics, I think we can all agree that the example of Christians on social media is far from a perfect … [Read More...]
The Savior Who Challenges Our Assumptions
Jesus, Mary and Joseph’s boy, had been out making a name for Himself, but now He was coming back home. Nazareth was abuzz. The excitement was palpable. The people were whispering to each other and the synagogue was packed to the brim. Standing room only. Everyone had piled in to hear from Jesus. … [Read More...]
5 Things Your Church Can Do to Reach and Impact College Students
A church does not have to be a "super church” or have hundreds at a weekly student gathering to reach and impact college students for faith in Christ. Your church might just have 35 every week or that might be the core that will broaden your impact. But, each individual student has the possibility … [Read More...]
Are You Managing Well What God Has Entrusted to You?
Admit it. Nobody likes a bad manager. When things are poorly managed, everybody suffers. Things become disorganized. People get confused. Information gets lost. Productivity wanes. All in all, poor management can lead to mass chaos. Good managers place priority in taking good care of the … [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 with … [Read More...]
Don’t Forget to Ask! 7 Ways to Pray for Young Adults
“Now this is the confidence we have before Him: Whenever we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears whatever we ask, we know that we have what we have asked Him for.” I John 5:14-15 There is a key word in this scripture from I John that I simply can’t stop … [Read More...]