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Research into resources.

Helping the church become the best place for young people to grow.

8 questions to ask your high school senior this fall

8 questions to ask your high school senior this fall

I’ve learned how important it is to have this “DTR” (or “Define the Relationship”) talk with your own child before your family moves to a next stage.

Tell me more: 8 conversations to start (and continue) with your college freshman

Tell me more: 8 conversations to start (and continue) with your college freshman

For those of you who have a kid heading off to college or moving away from home that first year after high school, this is a crucial moment to begin nurturing new conversational patterns.

Discipleship

The future of discipleship

The future of discipleship

Looking back, I recognize that I may have been harder on myself than I needed to be. I was learning to preach, teach, provide care, serve, and lead for the first time. 

“People are not projects”
“People are not projects”
Nov 01, 2018
The Character of Discipleship
The Character of Discipleship
Jun 05, 2019
Ministry leaders—Stop guessing and start achieving your goals
Ministry leaders—Stop guessing and start achieving your goals
Aug 14, 2019
4 steps to evaluate or create inclusive curriculum

4 steps to evaluate or create inclusive curriculum

I often wondered, if we as Christians believe that all are made in the image of God, then shouldn’t all of our experiences be represented when considering theology? Wouldn’t this help us gain a fuller and richer notion of who God is? If the body of Christ is made up of persons from every nation, tribe and tongue, then our learning about God—particularly in the textbooks from which we read and teach—should reflect this reality.

Growing With parenting podcast: Parent for the long haul

Growing With parenting podcast: Parent for the long haul

In this episode, Kara catches up with Sharon and Terry as they share their hard-earned wisdom on when to call (and when not to), getting adult kids to come home for the holidays, and parenting for the long haul.

4 steps to evaluate or create inclusive curriculum

4 steps to evaluate or create inclusive curriculum

I often wondered, if we as Christians believe that all are made in the image of God, then shouldn’t all of our experiences be represented when considering theology? Wouldn’t this help us gain a fuller and richer notion of who God is? If the body of Christ is made up of persons from every nation, tribe and tongue, then our learning about God—particularly in the textbooks from which we read and teach—should reflect this reality.

How to explore questions about science and faith in your ministry

How to explore questions about science and faith in your ministry

Taking that first foray into the realm of science and faith can be difficult. But it is increasingly necessary if we are to facilitate lifelong faith in our youth.