Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4).Every year there are thousands of youth directors/youth pastors, who leave youth work. Some cite conflicts with church leadership as th...

Gary ThomasDavid C. Cook, 2013, 256 pp., $14.99At first blush, one might consider The Sacred Search to be a pre-marital guide for couples—and it is—but the book tends to address questions and c...

The one who is greatest among you will be your servant (Matthew 23:11).In his book, Good to Great, Jim Collins notes that all great leaders—whether business, organization, church or otherwise—always...

This is a fun service project that can be completed on a Sunday morning or at another time when you have many cars in the parking lot. Have plenty of buckets, squeegies, paper towels, water and dish soap. Durin...

The woman left with her water jar and went back to the city. She said to the people, 'Come see a Man who told me everything I have ever done' (John 4:28).It is a wonderful thing to be known. We are always elate...

This is a fun game that can be used in conjunction with a snack preparation (think retreat or group closing). Depending on the size of your group, you will need two (or more) jars of peaut butter and jelly, bre...

After these things, Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:1).Some years ago, my wife purchased some concert tickets that included a backstage pass. These tickets were not i...

In 2012, the city of Indianapolis hosted the Super Bowl. The week, as it turned out, was one of the mildest Hoosier winters on record, and thousands of people turned out on the streets to enjoy the various...

Sooner or later, every youth leader hits a wall and wonders: Is ministry worth the effort? Sometimes these feelings are born of frustration or lack of zeal. Sometimes they are seasonal. Other times, these feeli...

"He said therefore, 'What is the kingdom of God like? And to what should I compare it? It is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in the garden; it grew and became a tree, and the birds of ...