There I was, in my beat-up ’69 VW Bug — just 20 minutes before youth group — barreling down the freeway. I was late for youth group, but now I had no time to prepare my lesson. Even worse, I...

An author was discussing C.S. Lewis on C-SPAN’s “Book TV.” When a member of the audience asked how Lewis would express his Christian faith in today’s world, the author believed Lewis wou...

Every week for 20 years, I’ve studied, prepped, and taught students God’s Word. I bring food for thought, prayer, fun, stories, surprises, community builders, provocation, truth, laughter, sugar, an...

I was a 12-year-old sixth grader in the late 1950s, and Mr. Primack was probably the best teacher I ever had. I think he was in his 30s, but I can’t be sure — when you’re 12, all teachers seem old...

After two years of planning, our first BattleCry event took place in San Francisco in March with more than 25,000 kids. Our goal was to encourage young people to engage the culture and start reaching this gener...

I was a new youth ministry pastor when an adult friend confessed, “Our youth pastor taught us that drinking, drugs, and sex were bad,” she said. “I know he told some funny stories; but beyond ...

When we decided to do an issue on teaching, we knew we would need to do an interview with Parker J. Palmer. Here's why:Mr. Palmer is a highly respected writer, teacher, and activist who focuses on issues in edu...

Broadman & HolmanPublishers, 2006, 212 pp.,$24.95, www.broadmanholman.comThis book takes a look at raising sons from the perspective of mothers. Vicki Courtney uses biblical examples of motherhood, real-lif...

“We aim high with what we teach,” the camp director told me with a straight face. Then he got nasty. “Don’t you believe in challenging them? What’s the matter with you?”I cou...

Can you hear me now?This slogan from the ubiquitous Verizon commercials reveals a deep cultural insight: Communication without understanding fails. Technology that doesn’t create cognitive connection is u...