Youth ministry can be a tough gig. Long hours, late nights, little recognition. You work in a context where everyone has an opinion on how to do your job correctly. You help young people navigate the pressures, influences and anxieties of life. It gets messy. At some point, anyone who has been involved in youth ministry for a while has...

Christians are called to share the gospel. Jesus didn’t leave much room for debate about it. Before he ascended into heaven, his final commandment to the disciples was, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news” (Mark 16:15). Reflecting on this commandment, it seems obvious that it would be better to share the gospel with 10 people rather...

Humans are a social bunch. Throughout history, our survival has relied on our ability to work together as part of a group. When winter comes, no one wants to the outsider who isn’t welcome around the campfire. As a result, we’re hardwired to want to be part of the tribe; to conform to the social dynamics around us. One (in)famous...