There’s a guy who used to spend hours every week investing in students. Coaching, teaching, leading discussions, hosting events — he and his wife were regulars. Then his life hit speed bumps. They slowed him down and his involvement faded. First he avoided eye contact, then he dropped out. Can you fill in teaching next […]

As a student, the last guy I expected to see in my youth group was Mr. Jenkins. He wasn’t the type. Pushing sixty, hard of hearing, and always in a suit. So imagine my surprise when he barged into our group one night and loudly introduced us to his “buddy,” a long-haired kid named Tom. […]

I heard about two student events this week, one organized by students, the other by staff. Which do you think generated the most energy — and will be remembered long afterwards? — Come to a movie night at the church! Snacks provided! — Join us for a 12-hour drive to Washington DC to spend 24 […]

Because they need you. Your example reveals what loving God looks like. No degrees are required for this, and no special gifting is necessary. It’s simply God using your influence. D. L. Moody had this figured out: Moody’s boundless confidence in the younger generation, his outpouring of energy and time on those under twenty-five years […]