There has been a lot of talk about truth recently. This week Facebook and other social media outlets are addressing all of the false news reports that appear on their sites. In recent weeks, numerous fact checks were completed to verify if the Presidential election candidates had all of their facts straight. It seems as though we all have this deep desire to know the truth. As you spend time with young adults in your small groups or one-on-one, key cultural topics are bound to come up in the midst of the conversation—along with a … [Read more...]
6 Reasons I’m Thankful for Young Adults
It’s the week of Thanksgiving! Bring on the turkey, the stuffing, naps while watching football, and all the traditions we enjoy during this season of gratitude. As a guy that works with college students and young adults and their leaders across North America, I want to take a moment to celebrate why I’m so thankful for the young adults in our communities and in our churches. Here is a short list of why I’m thankful I get to work alongside them and their leaders. 1. They are passionate. When young adults set their mind on … [Read more...]
Friday Links
Here are some articles/blogs from this past week that you may have missed, but may be helpful to you as you work with young adults in your church and community. “Five Actions that Form a Healthy Identity” by Tim Elmore In a culture that wants to determine a person’s identity through social media and other forms of reactions, Elmore examines how we can help young adults develop a healthy sense of identity based on who they are in Christ. “Evangelicals Remain Complicated” by Aaron Earls The 2016 Presidential Election is … [Read more...]
How to Help Young Adults Navigate the Path Ahead
I’ll admit it: I love airports. I actually enjoy having a bit of a layover in airports so that I can explore a bit. It fascinates me that each airport has it’s own distinct feel. From the art they display to the food they serve, each airport is designed to give you a better understanding of their city. You can’t miss the smell of fresh beignets in the New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport and you get the feel that you are walking through a huge mall when you fly through the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. And, I have my … [Read more...]
Friday Links
Here are some articles/blogs from this past week that you may have missed, but may be of some help to you as you work with young adults in your church and community. “The Key to Thriving in the Digital Age” by Tim Elmore Many of us who work with young adults are immigrants to the digital age, while young adults are the natives. Tim presents the necessity of leaders helping young adults to navigate the great possibilities of the digital age while maintaining integrity and values at the same time. “4 Things Churches Need to … [Read more...]
Do Groups Really Matter?
Anytime I'm in the presence of collegiate or young adult ministry leaders, I’m always intrigued by the conversations that surface about our ministries. “What does your large group worship time look like?” “What are some of the issues you're tackling in your group gatherings?” “What type of missions opportunities does your group do?” Are those relevant and important questions to ask? Absolutely. They're all aspects of what draws young adults to our ministries and keeps them involved with the ministry as a whole. However, … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Reach Out to College Students This Fall
In case you have not noticed, it’s back to school time! School supplies are front and center in all of the stores. Workers have been busily preparing newly waxed floors to welcome students back to their halls of learning. And traffic is increasing after a summer of easier commutes comes to an end. As we think about all of the back to school activities and focuses, we can’t forget about the millions of college students that are descending upon our college towns over the next few weeks. These young adults are finding their … [Read more...]
The Middle of the Night Phone Call
There are so many joyful occasions that we get to celebrate with those in our group as leaders of young adult ministry in our churches. Graduations, new jobs, and weddings are just a few. And believe me, young adults love for you to celebrate with them! As young adult ministry leaders, however, we also have opportunities to walk alongside young adults when the hard questions of life surface due to the death of a family member or friend, the loss of a job, or other heartbreaks that result in crisis. When a young adult calls in the … [Read more...]
Do You Have Time to Read This?
Fact: Young adults lead very busy lives! Between work, relationships, family, and hobbies there seems to be very little time to spare for young adults these days. And let’s be honest, those of us who are young adult ministry leaders don’t always just sit around waiting for the next phone call or appointment to pop up on our calendars. The reality of life today is that things are simply busy! How can we as young adult ministry leaders bring a sense of calmness or peace to our lives in a culture that seems to value busy? Here are … [Read more...]
Who Have I Given Up On?
There are times when my own lack of faith frustrates me. Recently, I had the opportunity to share the gospel with a young man seated on a plane next to me. I got to ask him some questions about his beliefs and where he is in areas of faith. When I left the plane and headed toward baggage claim, I thought to myself, There’s no way this guy will ever come to Christ. He had expressed extreme disdain and hatred toward the church. So, I prayed for him and asked the Lord to show Himself to this young man – but I’m not sure I really … [Read more...]
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