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youth ministers Stuck But Not Hopeless: Lessons from a Global Pandemic
When we fix our eyes on the unseen promises of God, we can trust that no matter what happens on this earth, He is sovereign and He reigns.
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parents Rooted Recommends: iGeneration and iDentity
Rather than simply logging on to see what longtime friends are up to, or what they might think about an issue, teenagers are being formed by the media they use.
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Rooted Parent Podcast: Parents, Turn Off the News (Responsibly)
In light of what God has called us to vocationally and relationally, how do we manage our news consumption responsibly?
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Rooted Parent Podcast: Talking To Your Kids About Loving Their Enemies
In today’s culture, we are quick to characterize others who have a different political view, ideology, or worldview as “enemies.” And often teens see siblings, coaches, teachers, and even parents as enemies simply because they don’t see eye-to-eye.
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February 4, 2021
Ask Alice: SAD (Seasonal Affect Disorder)
In this episode, host Alice Churnock discusses Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD): what it is, what causes it, and how to…
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February 5, 2021
Episode 15: WandaVision
In this episode the guys discuss the return of the MCU! WandaVision is here and Marvel is back. What do…
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March 1, 2021
Rooted Parent Podcast: Talking To Your Kids About Loving Their Enemies
In today’s culture, we are quick to characterize others who have a different political view, ideology, or worldview as “enemies.” And often teens see siblings, coaches, teachers, and even parents as enemies simply because they don’t see eye-to-eye.
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March 2, 2021
The Youth Ministry Discipleship Opportunity that COVID-19 Has Brought with Cameron Cole and Rebecca Lankford: Rooted 2020 Conference Workshop
The COVID-19 crisis has posed challenges in youth ministry, but it has also create opportunities. This workshop will talk about…
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Your Online Source for Youth Ministry Training and Curriculum
We are practicing youth pastors from all over the country. Over the course of the last two years, we have been building an online platform with curriculum and training that is Gospel-centered, Bible-saturated, and useful for discipling our own students. This online portal features the resources and training materials that we find valuable in our own ministries and contexts as we disciple youth, plan mission trips, and train volunteers.
Whether you’re a brand new youth minister and looking for a place to start, or you’re a seasoned pro tired of DIY-ing your curriculum, join our community and gain access to what we believe to be the foundations of building an effective youth ministry.
Bible-based Youth Curriculum
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3 Important Rules for Youth Ministers to Live By
In this clip from the Rooted Reservoir training videos, Dave Wright, a youth ministry veteran, gives the 3 most important lessons he’s learned about youth ministry.
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Discipling in the Epidemic of Loneliness
In this workshop, Anna Meade Harris and Liz Edrington will explore the dynamics of our current moment and share how the God of all comfort ministers both to us and to our students’ loneliness.
Watch nowHope for the Weary Youth Minister
Christina Edmondson shares hope for the weary youth minister and parent, walking us through Matthew 11:28-30.
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If you’re looking to connect with other youth pastors in your area, check out our Rooted Regional Groups. We now have 40+ groups across the country of youth ministers who are looking for good fellowship, Gospel encouragement and instruction, and prayer.
Testimonials
“There are so many voices in youth ministry but Rooted has helped me to build my identity and ministry on Jesus and His grace. All the resources, events, and relationships consistently point me to the beauty of the gospel.”
Chris Li Director of Student Ministry, Living Hope Community Church“Be the best Christian anyone has ever known!” “Do something everyday to make God say, ‘I choose them again.’” These are all quotes from speakers at large youth ministries in the United States. We are weighing our teens down with unmeetable demands and it shows in the number of teens that leave the faith when they leave the home. Rooted Ministries offers something different. They offer the good news of what Christ has done for them. They offer Jesus. They offer grace. I personally am so encouraged by the work that Rooted is doing and I know that their resources will change the way you think about youth ministry.
Jessica Thompson Author and Speaker“In a world where so many increasingly and unknowingly embrace youth ministry/parenting beliefs and behaviors informed more by our changing culture than the unchanging Gospel, I am deeply grateful for the ministry of Rooted. With a stake set firmly in the ground of God’s Word, Rooted is a gift to the church, its youth workers, and its parents. Rooted provides us with a goldmine of theologically faithful and deeply practical teaching and resources.”
Dr. Walt Mueller Founder and President, Center for Parent/Youth UnderstandingFive Pillars of Ministry
01 Gospel centrality
Faithfully proclaiming the good news of God’s unconditional love for sinners through Christ.
02 Theological depth through expository, biblical teaching
Equipping students with a biblical worldview.
03 Relational discipleship
Pursuing all facets of ministry in the context of caring relationships with students.
04 Partnership with parents
Educating, equipping, and collaborating with parents in the discipleship of their kids.
05 Intergenerational integration
Including students among all the generations of the church.