"What kind of irresponsible parent would send his or her child to Africa on a mission trip?"This was the question that echoed in my head this past fall as I lead my ministry's informational meeting about our su...

This time of year, my work mailbox gets clogged with one thing: advertisements from mission trip organizations, all promising a "life-changing experience" for my kids. With so many organizations out there,...

Three years ago, as I interviewed for a new youth ministry position, regardless of the size or type of church I was interviewing at, I always knew one question would be the same: "How important do you think sho...

Half the world's population lives in cities and suburbs. More than 80 percent of U.S. residents call cities and suburbs home. To better understand how youth workers can reach and serve urban youth, we interview...