christianity

Basis of Christianity

I believe the basis of our Christian faith relies on two questions… “Who is God” and “What is truth?” Yes, our faith is based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ – believing that He died and rose again for our sins – but until we can answer these two questions from a Biblical perspective, it is impossible for us to experience an authentic relationship with Christ. God and truth have become relative in today’s society. In other words, we have created our own gods and designed our own truth...

Six Pressures of Preaching In Youth Ministry

OUCH!  The pressure is slowly killing me... ; )  Keep reading here for six thoughts on how to go about relieving the pressure of preaching in youth ministry.

Is Your Youth Ministry A Secret?

Think about it. Much of our work as youth pastors is done in secret. We plan many of our messages, have meetings, and do youth work in secret. We don’t mean it to be a secret but it just winds up that way. We’re not trying to hide what we do but inadvertently block the view of those who are desperately looking for who we are and what we are all about. 

WORDS are WONDERFUL (until we use them to hurt others)

We should agree by now that the quote we learned as kids: “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” are false. Actually, sometimes we would be fortunate to have broken a bone than bruised the soul or psyche.

Crisis Demands Immediate Response

Youth ministry: a generation in crisis. If this doesn’t get you worked up and ready for action, I don’t know what will.

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