The most recent edition of Immerse, a bimonthly journal for youthworkers, features a thoughtful piece* on churches that attract and retain students. The author, Christy Lang, cites several research papers and presents findings both surprising and useful. Here are three samples from her article: Drawing on developmental theory, Lytch notes that adolescents have particular needs […]
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A “lordship salvation” exercise
Ever heard of the “lordship salvation” controversy? Here’s a simplified version: Some believe if you’ve prayed a prayer of salvation you are a Christian. Others believe if your life shows no sign of following Jesus Christ, you’re not a Christian. Wherever you fall on the lordship salvation spectrum, here are two exercises* to get your […]
A Student’s Perspective / Prayer
Our group recently did a ski retreat. While snowboarding, one of our freshmen guys got seriously hurt. He ruptured his spleen and the doctors said it was bad — stage four out of five stages of danger. He wasn’t expected to recover without surgery, and even then, it was iffy. So iffy they medevacked him […]
The Weekend of Grace
There’s a stretch of I-90 that weaves through Gary, IN, like a luge. Two lanes, tight curves, concrete barriers, and changing pavement levels. Toss in some darkness, rain, and steel mill stacks blowing orange flame and you’re running an Xtreme Sporting Event. Veteran commuters do it in their sleep. They toss their Honda Accords through […]
Rescuing students
Picture this. You’re reading through James and you spot this verse: My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins […]
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