A while ago, it has been months now, I asked some of the students at our church: out of all the things that our church or youth ministry did, what was it that they believed formed their faith most significantly? I threw out things like mission trips, worship, retreats, Bible studies, small groups, special events […]
Youth Ministry is Simple
Isn’t it? I didn’t say youth ministry was easy because it really isn’t. Like anything that takes perseverance, involves working with people, and where results are difficult to measure, youth ministry is hard work. We work for years pouring into people, getting disappointed, and wondering if what we are doing is worth it or if […]
A Maundy Thursday Meditation: Praying with Jesus in the Garden
One of the last pieces of our youth Maundy Thursday worship service. Prayer seems like an appropriate thing to do on this Holy Saturday. After washing the disciples feet, after eating the Last Supper, Jesus finds himself in the Garden of Gethsemane, doing what he often does: praying. He prays for us, his disciples, knowing […]