Now that same day two of them were on their way to a village called Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. Together they were discussing everything that had taken place. And while they were discussing and arguing, Jesus himself came near and began to walk along with them. But they were … [Read More...]
How to Spend Your Summer Wisely
It’s that time of year—the end of spring and the arrival of summer break! I think back to my early 20s, and all I could think about at this point was sleeping in, spending time … [Read More...]
5 Disciple-Making Hijackers
As Christians, we know that we’re told to “make disciples.” Oftentimes, though, we don’t know exactly what that looks like. We call a lot of things disciple-making that aren’t … [Read More...]
4 Common Challenges of Young Adult Ministry
As you can imagine, the magnitude of ministry to young adults—the most disengaged generation in modern history—comes with lots of challenges. If you’ve worked in ministry to 18- to 30-year-olds for any time, I’m sure you’ve experienced many challenges. Before I unpack some of the challenges I’ve … [Read More...]
5 Change-Ups for Summertime Ministry
Summer is almost here! Whether you lead a college ministry or invest in the lives of young adults in some other capacity, the summer can be a great opportunity to change up your normal ministry rhythms to try out some new ideas and to add some much-needed REST to your annual calendar. Every ministry … [Read More...]
5 Ways for College Students and Leaders to Make the Most of Summer Abroad
“Guess what, I’m going to Scotland!” one of my students yelled at me across the lawn as they ran to show me the letter. She had just received her acceptance for the May study abroad program. Our campus, like so many, pours a lot of money, resources, and encouragement into our students … [Read More...]
What Are You Celebrating?
I’ve heard it said from several people, “What you celebrate, you cultivate.”Now, clearly, this is one of those catchy and easy-to-remember phrases that have the right amount of brevity to recall. But, more than that, this statement carries a truth that we must understand for the health and success … [Read More...]
Do You Hide God’s Word in Your Heart?
Scripture memory is a spiritual discipline that is so important but often overlooked. However, Psalm 119:11 says that when we hide God’s Word in our hearts, we are changed. We see sin for what it is. We are pointed back to the Lord. And, the Word takes up residence in our lives. As … [Read More...]
Why the Easter Celebration Deserves a Second Look
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...]