Teaching Difficult Passages: Ezekiel 47:1-12
Ezekiel 47 is a confusing passage to understand and teach. Here’s a good example of the kind of study that goes into teaching difficult passages well.
ep.135: Practical Theology & Planning a Teaching Calendar
What is Practical Theology and how does it lead youth workers to carry out better and more fruitful ministry? Also, let’s put it to use by discussing how to plan a teaching calendar.
Friday Review (3/27/26)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
After the Missions Trip: How to Debrief Well
Although there isn’t a “one size fits all” approach, here are a few principles I’ve learned that has helped me debrief with missions trip teams.
ep.134 - Historical Theology in Youth Ministry & Responding When Youth Group Shrinks
In ep.134, Mike and John discuss the ways Historical Theology can help youth workers identify false teachings that are wrapped in new packages. They also discuss how to respond when youth group attendance drops.
Friday Review (3/20/26)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
How to Lead a Youth Missions Trip
Here are some principles to help you lead effective and fruitful short-term missions trips for students.
ep.133: Why Biblical Theology Matters in Youth Ministry
In this episode, Mike and John talk about biblical theology in youth ministry: what is it and how do we practice it fruitfully?
Friday Review (3/13/26)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
How to Prepare and Plan a Youth Missions Trip
Leading a group of students on a missions trip is an amazing privilege, but it is also a weighty responsibility. Because of this, we need to plan wisely.