Millennials have a curious reputation. They seem to care less about materialism than previous generations and sincerely desire to change the world. But, they’ve also been tagged with being the most unfocused, selfish, and lazy of all generations. While every generation and person is different, one … [Read More...]
3 Questions for Measuring Ministry Health
I recently spent some time assessing the health and success of my ministry through 2019. It was a great time to celebrate the victories, remember the pains, laugh at the memories, … [Read More...]
3 Reasons We Need More Transparency in the Church
Have you ever been to a Bible study, Sunday School class, or small group that felt unwelcoming? Was it because no one spoke to you? Was it because there was no one close to your … [Read More...]
How to Set Goals that Make a Difference
New Year’s resolutions. Love them or hate them, they reappear every year. Laden with good intentions each January, many of us start on a litany of goals with a desire to change ourselves. We vow to work out, get out of debt, spend more time studying, and so forth. The thing about New Year’s … [Read More...]
You Are Not Enough
Happy 2020! A new decade has officially begun! Did you swing by the blog looking for an encouraging nugget of ministry wisdom to kickstart the new season of ministry? How about this: You are not enough. Such a great, encouraging statement coming into the new year, right? I get it. You’re looking … [Read More...]
A New Tool for Young Adults: Inspired Questions
During freshman orientation at college, I remember my college president saying to us, “One way you will know whether or not we have succeeded at preparing you for life after college is if you leave here with more questions than answers.” Several years after graduating college, I went back to … [Read More...]
5 Practices for Time and Space with God
Devotion time. Bible time. Quiet time. Whatever you call it, you’ve resolved this year to make enough time and set the right space aside especially for it. Thank you. Celebrate that! Time and space devoted to be with God and know Him more and better through the Bible ought to be paramount … [Read More...]
Is 2020 Your Church’s Year to Reach the College Campus?
It’s that time again! We are almost at the beginning of a new year and waiting out before us is a whole stretch of unknown opportunities and challenges. I don’t know about you, but the thought of embarking on a God-sized challenge can be more than a little daunting. But, if you’ve ever had the … [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). … [Read More...]