Jeff Dye

Students do more than travel to a destination on mission trips; they learn, grow and mature in ways that increase their confidence that they are able to do good and make a difference in the world.

“Ministry is about people, and at times we will need to drop everything and serve people; but don’t forget, our families are also people and deserve our full and undivided attention.”

I heard recently a group of teenage girls saying, “We would rather attend a deep Bible study than a social event.” When I heard this, it sparked a thought that I believe as youth ministers we struggle with all the time: How do we stay relevant to the ever-changing culture surrounding our teens? The answer...