If you have served in ministry for very long, the chances are likely that, somewhere along the way, you have felt helpless. Maybe it was a person you were ministering to who seemed to never have enough of your time or that nothing you did or said ever seemed to help them. Maybe it was frustration … [Read More...]
Are You Equipped for Your Next Spiritual Battle?
I recently spent a week in Wisconsin. I know what you’re thinking; Wisconsin isn’t exactly a tourist destination in January. In fact, while I was there, my cute leopard-print flats … [Read More...]
Why New Year’s Resolutions Aren’t Just About Fixing the Bad Things
There are hundreds of ways to say goodbye to the past year. Some people will make Instagram posts commemorating it. Some will sit and reminisce about it. Some will throw all the … [Read More...]
Developing Leaders in Your Young Adult Ministry
No church-based or campus-based ministry to young adults has too many leaders. In fact, there is usually a shortage of leaders. In my experience, developing leaders takes time, but it pays off in actually multiplying your time and the efforts of your ministry. I've found that involving more … [Read More...]
3 Ways To Help Young Adults Manage Time Wisely
Time. No matter where you live, the language you speak, or your occupation, we all have a set number of hours every day to use at our discretion. And that’s where the problem arises: The discretion for how we utilize our time is in our hands. I continually hear friends, acquaintances, and … [Read More...]
3 Potential New Ministry Emphases for the New Year
Happy New Year! You can’t post a blog at the beginning of January and not somehow mention the new year, resolutions, starting, re-starting, or something of the sort, right? How about three potential NEW ministry emphases for the new year? If you work with college students or young adults, January … [Read More...]
Spiritual Growth: A Fresh Start with God
If you're like me, it often takes the start of a new season or year to motivate me toward new routines or healthier habits. And because I'm slightly OCD, I like to begin something new at an official starting point. For instance, I'll start diets only on Mondays. Once I've missed that starting point, … [Read More...]
Starving for God’s Word
In Matthew 4:4 Jesus says, “Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” If you go for any period of time without eating, what happens? You get hungry! If you go for a long period of time without eating food, not only would you be hungry but you would also … [Read More...]
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from all of us at LifeWay Young Adults! “For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 (CSB) … [Read More...]