By Brad M. Griffin | May 7, 2009
One of the ways we learn best at FYI is by listening to youth workers tell us their stories — stories about deeper ministry practices, stories about transformed kids, families, and communities. This is core to our research, actually, to …
By Kara Powell | May 6, 2009
Recently a friend of mine e.mailed me about justice:
“I’m trying to understand what Scripture calls us to in this area, and too often, I find myself acting like a school kid, wondering what’s the least I can do in …
By Brad M. Griffin | May 5, 2009
Today’s post is a poem — one credited to Oscar Romero, a Salvadorian Roman Catholic Archbishop martyred in 1980. Truly, this Kingdom work we partner in is far, far beyond our capacity to see or reach…
It helps, now …
By FYI | May 5, 2009
- Release of Deep Justice Journeys
- Student-created videos in ministry
- Sabbath rhythms interview and final article
By Drew Sams | May 4, 2009
During this past spring break for the local high schools, I had the opportunity to co-lead a fantastic group of guys on a mission trip to the remote, mountainous jungles of Costa Rica. Our goal: to partner with the River …
By April Diaz | May 4, 2009
Fusion, the High School ministry of NewSong church in Irvine, CA, took a team to Mexico City last summer and posted daily video updates for folks back home to track their progress. These short clips give insights into the group’s …
By hkrueger | May 4, 2009
I’ve struggled with how to put in words my recent trip to Ethiopia. It’s impossible to do justice to all the sights, smells, sounds, and stories. Here’s just one glimpse of what I experienced…
I drank five glasses of water …
By Jude Tiersma Watson | May 4, 2009
They are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-whatever they do prospers. Psalm 1:3
A few years ago, this passage caught my attention. I was on a …
By Kara Powell | May 4, 2009
Kara Powell interviews Christine Sine, Executive Director of Mustard Seed Associates and author of several books, including GodSpace: Time for Peace in the Rhythms of Life. Christine helps Christ-followers connect faith to all of life and develop more sustainable rhythms.
By Kara Powell | May 4, 2009
I really like and respect Dave Livermore. Dave is the Executive Director of the Global Learning Center at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and the author of 2 great books: Serving with Eyes Wide Open, and the brand new .…