God doesn’t sit above suffering and explain it from a distance. Our God steps into suffering. The incarnation is ultimately the response to suffering for the Christian.
The older generation carries scars that testify to God’s sustaining grace. The younger generation carries questions that remind us to keep trusting. Together, we embody the truth that salvation is for all ages.
Christian students can pursue science with a sense of security, because the Bible tells us that God is the sovereign Creator.
We asked our Rooted writers a simple question: How do you get your students to talk in a small group setting? What do you do to earn their trust and respect so that engagement with you in front of other students feels less scary?
Our access to God is not based on our performance, it’s based on his grace. We are justified by faith, not by works, college applications, letters of recommendation, or grade-point averages.
As youth pastors, we desire to help shepherd students’ hearts to love the Lord and believe in Jesus. Spiritual highs are not our enemy, but a means by which we can disciple our students.
Welcome to Rooted’s Top Ten, a curated reading list for youth ministers. Each month we compile ten articles to encourage you in your ministry.
