Information Transfer or Heart Transformation?
A desire to teach students theology and doctrine is a great thing, and that involves a certain amount of information. Here are three ideas for pursuing heart transformation rather than settling for information transfer.
Repentance and Young People
Repentance is not an add-on or a bonus for our ministry. Here are six ingredients of biblical repentance, according to Thomas Watson.
6 Elements of Student Discipleship and Heart Transformation
Student ministry (and parents!) leaders should lead students in consistent introspection that seeks to evaluate the state of their hearts and the aim of their love. Here are six elements of what that looks like.
Reading Theology with Students
If students can learn geometry and chemistry and world history, then they can likely handle at least an introductory time studying theology. Here are three pieces of advice if you’re interested in reading theology with students.
Discipling Students’ Minds
Many pastors struggle with the challenge of developing students amidst decreases in interest, attention spans, and depth amongst students.
How Catechesis can Transform your Youth Ministry
Christians have used catechesis to make lifelong disciples since the Early Church, typically covering doctrine, spirituality, and godliness. Maybe it’s time we get back to it?
Three Things Every Student Should Know
What does it mean to be a Christian? As we minister to teenagers, it’s essential to know how to scale your answer according to the person you’re speaking with - and yet, there is still the same basic reply for all people who ask the question.