A while back I was exiting an airport and saw a large group of people holding signs and balloons that said “Welcome Home!” Obviously, the person that they were waiting on had been away and they were all excited to welcome them back home. There are stories to be told. There are meals to be eaten. … [Read More...]
The Meat of Young Adult Men’s Ministry
I recently sat at a table at a Brazilian steakhouse with around 20 college guys, celebrating the end of another semester on our campus—and, we ate a lot of meat! For nearly two … [Read More...]
The Wonder of Christmas
My family has a tradition where, as soon as Thanksgiving meal is over, Christmas has officially begun. The Christmas tree goes up, Christmas music gets turned on, and the Christmas … [Read More...]
Friday Links
Here are some articles, blogs, and podcasts from this past week that you may find helpful as you work with young adults in your church and community. “What to Do When You Can’t Even Talk to God” by Chuck Lawless Life gets so hard, and your faith is so stretched that it seems almost impossible … [Read More...]
3 Ways to Welcome Single Adults to Your Church
How did this happen? One minute you were grabbing a quick coffee and chatting with the first-time guest next to you. The next minute, the Lord is clearly leading you to go beyond a quick “hello” and extend a genuine welcome with a conversation. Quickly, you think through what to share. … [Read More...]
What is the ONE Bible Study to Teach Young Adults?
Fall is always a busy season of travel for me. Lots of conferences. Lots of training events. Lots of opportunities to see my college and young adult ministry friends and colleagues across the country. With the travel, of course, comes lots of GREAT conversations about ministering to this new … [Read More...]
One Action Step If You’re Struggling to Know God’s Will for Your Life
Surely most of us have looked up into the sky and asked the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” Generally, that question comes at the crossroad of some important decision. Maybe it’s about choosing what to study in college. Perhaps it’s about choosing between this job or that one in this … [Read More...]
Why You Should Develop Disciples with Deployment in Mind
What is ministry? If you ask that question to ten different pastors in ten different states, you’d probably get ten different answers. However, the bottom line is that all ministry is about making disciples. This means leading those far from the Lord to find life in Christ and developing those who … [Read More...]
Pursuing Your Dreams & That Question I Will Always Remember
As young adults, it’s tempting to think that life should look a certain way. Our daily schedule and next stage should match those around us. Right? Not. At. All. A glorious freedom with our time rests at our fingertips. In 2004, I was 26-years-old and single. My friends were getting … [Read More...]