We all have students who seem “the least likely to . . .” You start a group and they come twice in eight weeks. You call them, text them, Facebook them, drop by their school. Nothing. Maybe an occasional connection, but mostly you pray. Don’t stop praying. Or pursuing. We know a youthworker with just […]
Author: Paul Santhouse
I am a follower of Jesus Christ. I’m also a husband, father, and grandpa. And I’m part of the Moody Publishers* team. Since I've worked with books for nearly four decades, and I believe the local church is where we become the kind of people Jesus would be in our shoes, that's mostly what this blog is about.
Thanks for visiting.
Paul
*As this is my personal blog, the views and opinions expressed herein are my own, not those of my employer.
How kids raise parents
The bumpy world of rearing adolescents offers a unique opportunity for parents to grow. It’s one of the rare times in life when the enchantment is lifted, the spell is broken, and truth is out in the open. Here it is: It’s what we do with our own lives that makes the difference. Parenting power […]
How to decide where you fit
You have a problem. You love students and are drawn to the drama of their lives. You yearn for them to walk with Jesus earlier than you did. But you question if your passion lines up with your gifts. You see others who seem so natural at it — a “naturalness” you don’t feel. Your […]
The key question
You have two hours with your students. Which question will you ask yourself? 1. What will I do with them? 2. How can I prepare them? When you enter pilot training, you eventually land in the cockpit by yourself. Your life is in your hands. When you enter high school, you eventually land in adulthood […]
Getting parents and others involved — 3
More on getting others involved with students . . . • Ramp them up — The natural caregivers in any organization are those who have regular interaction with students. To help volunteers who are starting from zero, notice natural connections. A student in the choir? Working in the nursery? Helping at AWANA? Lives in same […]
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