If you’re like most Americans, you start playing Christmas carols — “O Holy Night” and “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” — at least a month before Christmas. You spend hours wrapping gifts and hanging lights, jaunting off to countless Christmas parties. But in the weeks leading up to Easter, do you sit … [Read More...]
4 Lessons on Friendships After College Graduation
Spring is probably my favorite time of year. The smells. The breezes. The colors of all things new, blooming beautifully. I feel like my heart bursts into bloom along with the … [Read More...]
Two Key Factors That Shape an Effective Young Adult Ministry
Everyone is always looking for the magic formula to everything. One writer did quite well financially writing a series of books using the theme, “Secrets They Don’t Want You to … [Read More...]
Oh, the Places They Will Go
One of the most exciting aspects of young adult ministry is that you never know who’s going to show up from week to week. One of the most challenging aspects of young adult ministry is that you never know who’s going to show up from week to week. As leaders of young adult ministry, we have to … [Read More...]
3 Post-Spring Break College Ministry Tasks
There seems to be about twenty minutes between Spring Break and final exams on college campuses. Students return from Spring Break adventures with one thing on their minds—SUMMER! Unfortunately, students have tests, research papers, work, maintaining scholarships, and so many other things that must … [Read More...]
3 Takeaways About New Research on Young Adults Leaving the Church
If you work with young adults, I’m sure you’ve heard the stats about them dropping out of church. You’ve hopefully wrestled with the current realities and also helped to forge a positive path forward that seeks to create a ministry environment that welcomes young adults into our churches, seeking to … [Read More...]
How to Help Young Adults Navigate the Treacherous Waters of Grief
Loss is a part of life, and so is grief. Most young adults will find themselves with the loss of relationships, job opportunities, test grades, and other age-related issues. However, some young adults will have tragic losses, such as the death of a parent, potential mate, or friend. Sometimes, these … [Read More...]
How Can I Be More Consistent in Bible-Reading?
We’ve all been there. A new year starts with high hopes and renewed commitment to be more faithfully consistent in reading the Bible devotionally. The first few weeks go pretty well. However, by the end of January, you’ve already missed a few days. As you move further into February, discouragement … [Read More...]
College Student: Don’t Waste Your Summer
Summer is quickly approaching. College students all over the U.S. are dreaming about what they’ll do, where they’ll do it, and how much it will cost them—or how much they can make. I can remember thinking many of the same things as an undergrad. How can I make some money? Where can I go that I’ve … [Read More...]