I am so aware of the power of words—and the power of defining words.In my first column for YouthWorker Journal, I wrote about how it is so important that we correctly define worship for youth. So often, w...

Five-year strategic plans. Annual goals. Measurable objectives. Regular evaluations and reviews. These are all a part of an effective church, ministry or personal life. They help us know where we are going and ...

The Book of Acts tells how the early church spread of the message of Jesus. Christ followers were so excited about their faith that this movement could not be contained. In contrast, many teens today often fear...

I have this sneaking suspicion that right about now you are gearing up for your annual summer mission trips. These trips are a highlight for me, as they allow me to get out of my normal routine, out of my comfo...

One of my favorite passages in the Bible is this strange and wonderful word picture found in Deuteronomy 32:11: "…like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wing...

Whether you're a youth pastor at a local church, a school counselor, or you're just trying to find a way to reach the kid down the street, you can learn something about evangelism from the way the parachurch or...

A classic question for every youth worker is, "Where do I find unchurched students to interact with, while I am holed up in my office all day?"The simple answer is: everywhere. They're not hiding somewhere. We ...

When I was in college, I was tricked into randomly knocking on doors to conduct a survey. I say tricked only because I thought I was going to hang out with a really cute girl. Instead, I ended up at a local cam...

I had barely sat down with Ryan at the café where we were meeting before we were discussing his doubts about faith. He launched very quickly into a series of statements that called into question the faith ...

While the medieval cathedral was the geographic and spiritual center of many towns throughout Europe, the modern American Renaissance Faire is much more likely to be an exaltation of all things pagan. The Ren F...