The lie of balance
Odds are you’re busier now than you were two years ago. There’s no end to the demands on our time, and being a follower of Jesus seems to only increase that demand with the dozens of good works, church activities,…
Seven reasons I’m still invested in young adult ministry
Later this year I’ll be turning 30. At this point I’ve been married for over five years and a father for almost two. I think it’s time to admit that I’m moving out of the “young adult” category. That, however,…
Five books every young influencer must read
If you’re in your twenties, reading deeply and widely – and putting what you read into practice – is one of the best things you can do to grow yourself. It’s a universally agreed upon reality (see here, here, and here for a few…
How to make a difference
It’s time to make a difference. You have a gift from God meant to touch others. So please get on with it. Bring some warmth to a cold world. Turn on lights. Offer love to hungry hearts. How do you…
One of the best tools for discipling young adults
Change can often cultivate reflection in our lives. One of the areas that has been a topic of conversation among our family, team, and my closest friends has been the question of what produces the greatest impact in a young…
Five Hurdles to Effective College Ministry
I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside college students and young adults in the local churches across the country for the last 20 years. In my ministry I’ve always been struck by how many churches actively chose not to engage…
Three Reasons you Must Network
Recently, my wife and I have been back in the Portland, OR area where we started our ministry. It’s been fun to see the restaurants we frequented early in our relationship. We also saw the parks we used to go…