Perhaps the most formative prayer of the church is the Lord’s Prayer.  In Catholic tradition this prayer is know at the “Our Father”.  Many congregations pray this prayer every week.  Some Christians p...

Not long ago my wife and I experienced a series of frustrations in our house.  First, our electrical system began to develop problems—with lights going out, or not coming on at all.  Then, our furnace stopp...

Recently my wife and I watched a marvelous movie, McFarland, starring Kevin Costner.  This film, existentially about a washed-up teacher and coach who has made mistakes and is forced to move to a largely Hispa...

For more than a year, I told others I perceived I was headed toward burnout. I had used that word before—burnout—but only in a hypothetical sense. Burnout was a terrible experience that happened to othe...

I didn’t think it would ever happen, but it has! I am now a youth pastor and a father of a student. This new season of my life and ministry career has got me thinking also about the seasons of youth ministry that have moved me from friend to father.

When I think of youth ministry, I think of a grand and gracious adventure!

What happens when the lead singer of U2 and the writer of The Message meet to discuss the Psalms? Find out in a new short film on Bono and Eugene Peterson premiering exclusively on FULLER studio, Fuller's new o...

Fuller Seminary launches extensive and exclusive online collection of stories, theology resources, and diverse conversations Fuller Theological Seminary, the world’s largest multidenominational seminary, t...

This ones for you old timers (IE: over 30 and still in youth ministry).

Take your foot off the gad. Slow down. Drink some coffee. Breathe.