Horror depicts the worst impulses of our hearts as well as powers and principalities that seek to corrupt and destroy us. As Christians, these themes can help us talk with teenagers, even unbelieving ones, about the reality of the world we live in.
Hospitality is far more about welcoming students into our lives with the heart of Christ than it is about having the perfect space, the tastiest food, the most engaging activities, or the funniest jokes to entertain.
As I think back on my youth experiences and now watch my students experience similar things, I plead with you: invest in the next generation.
Five or ten years from now, teenagers will need to find and join a church of their own. They will learn to know others and be known by others; to receive care and give it. This can start now.
With mental health challenges on the rise among teenagers, youth and family ministers must often work with parents to provide support and care from the local church.
We have a rich opportunity in the limited years we are given with students to present the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ from every part of God’s Word and apply it to every area of life.
Like Jesus, we should recognize that questions do not necessarily mean a student is moving away from Christ. In fact, they can invite us to trust in the Word more deeply.
