I have often thought of writing on the whole climate change issue but hesitate cause it is so divisive. Let me share two thoughts though that really concern me more than the truth about the science. The students we are working with are growing up with two conflicting arguments. To oversimplify, there is the Al…

I ran across this review from a link on Challies Blog and thought it was interesting, amusing, etc. Having not seen the film I cannot agree or disagree but thought it worth sharing here. When does a film cross the line between entertainment and propaganda? A good hint is when it comes packaged with press…

Another interesting article from Leadership Network… It caught my eye because as we move into partnering in Ireland and elsewhere, we need a good understanding of what that means (and it is not the traditional way of viewing youth missions). They are: 1) Mutuality 2) Partnering (Partnering is not about outside missionaries bringing prescribed programs…

Interesting piece from Leadership Network. Half of them are expositors and the only one I have not heard (or even heard of) is the one Episcopalian listed! Graham Named Most Influential PreacherProtestant pastors see Billy Graham as the most influential living preacher, by a large margin, according to the results of a recent survey conducted…

I found this fascinating. Kevin makes an important point for us. We do students a disservice if we do not teach them to think through issues and engage with others. For starters, being hurt is easier than being right. To prove you’re offended you just have to rustle up moral indignation and tell the world…

Listened to a great sermon while working out the other day. You can listen, read, or watch it online at Desiring God

From Josh Harris’ new book “Dug Down Deep” I mostly floated through grown-up church. Like a lot of teenagers in evangelical churches, I found my sense of identity and community in the parallel universe of the youth ministry. Our youth group was geared to being loud, fast paced, and fun. It was modeled on the…

“Packer’s last crusade in this world,” the Rev. Dr. J.I. Packer affirms, is recovering catechesis — systematic instruction in the Christian fundamentals — to meet the challenges of an increasingly pagan age. He called it “ridiculous to think that no more learning of the faith is necessary after confirmation has taken place.” Dr. Packer said…

He’s back—Tic Long has returned to Youth Specialties! In the early years of the Youth Specialties ministry, Wayne Rice and Mike Yaconelli hired Tic Long. For more than 30 years Tic helped lead Youth Specialties and helped pioneer much of who and what the ministry is today. Tic’s return as Executive Director of Youth Specialties…

Eden – A Story Of Hope from Matt Wilson on Vimeo.