Disciple Students Differently: Lessons from Tua Tagovailoa

The NFL has often been a microcosm of society, reflecting its triumphs and its challenges. Recently, the league has been grappling with issues of mental health, particularly among its young athletes. Tua Tagovailoa’s comments about his former coach, Brian...

The Real Reasons Jesus Is So Unpopular

Jesus has been a modern day pop culture icon since the musical Jesus Christ Superstar opened on Broadway on October 12 1971 and is again, in 2024, popularized in Deadpool and Wolverine as he is referenced as Marvel Jesus. Although Jesus is a pop culture icon, that...

The Chip On My Shoulder

I know the saying, “having a chip on your shoulder” has a negative connotation, but, and hear me out, what if it didn’t. What if it didn’t mean + always having to prove yourself to others + daring others to question your abilities + competing...

Small Youth Group? Big Opportunities

How many seniors did you graduate this year? Enough to make your youth group radically shrink? I graduated one senior, but in a youth group that consistently runs 7, it’s like losing 5. I also consider the energy this senior brings, he’s a binding agent, a...

4 Things Every Youth Pastor Should Know About Youth Camp

I just returned from what feel like my 267th time at camp. It’s not far off. I’ve done camp ministry all my life and I believe in it’s power, in conjunction with the power of the Holy Spirit, to transform the spiritual condition of students. The most...