Evangelism/Outreach

Becoming the Sycamore Tree By David Skidmore

Everybody knows the Zacchaeus story—but have you ever considered the role of the sycamore tree that held aloft the diminutive tax collector? If not, you should!
Biblical Hospitality: Inviting Everyone to the Table By Wayne Highland

A new paradigm for evangelism within the context of a postmodern culture.
Board Meetings Every Tuesday By Tom Stephen

"I began Board Meetings for three reasons: to spend time with youth group members, to meet their friends, and to do something I love."
Buns Charades Versus Acts 2: Confessions of an Event Skeptic By Ken Moser

"I have been in youth ministry for 25 years, and I am skeptical--very skeptical--about the "big event"-approach to youth ministry."
Christian Rave Ministry: Dancing before the Lord: An interview with Jeff Stoltzfus

Ministry spotlight on Club Worship, a rave-like dance club worship experience.
Don't Keep it to Yourself By Rudy Carrasco

Hearing hardship stories can be redemptive, and telling them can be liberating.
Keeping It Real: Finding a New Authenticity in Evangelism By Dave Rahn

You don't have to be an outwardly-perfect Christian to be a good witness. Just keep it real.
More than a One-Night Stand: Beyond Mere Event Hype By Wendy Walker

"Even the most Christ-centered event has the potential to twist or fall."
New 'Do, New View By Ben Lee

What does having pink hair have to do with proclaiming the gospel to young people? Lee says it was an "eye-opening experience" for him.
Radical Reconcilers: Being the Unified Body of Christ By Efrem Smith

Reclaim our heritage as God's children, members of one human race—not just in the aftermath of tragedy, but all the time.
Sk8House: Taking an Extreme God to an Extreme Culture By Jeremy Summers

Utilizing Paul's principle to be all things to all people, Sk8House is reaching into the skating culture with great results.
Strategic Assimilation: Rethinking the Goal of Youth Ministry By Chap Clark

If our primary focus is on getting kids to make personal professions of faith, then we're not really doing our job.
Teen Evengelism Reconsidered By Dave McIntire

"Evangelism-as I've practiced it and observed it practiced by others-leaves something of a bad taste in my mouth."
The Call, Evolution, and Christian Music At the Crossroads By Bob Briner

Capsule reviews of resources for Christians.
The gATHERING By Mike Waddell

How a local YFC and area churches are partnering to reach teens in their community.
The Great Commission By Tony Jones and Sean McDowell

The first thing I wonder when I come across something like the "Great Commission" is, who gave this passage that name?
Ultra Live! One Youth Worker's Journey toward Radical Outreach By Efrem Smith

After witnessing the effectiveness of dance and coffeehouse outreach as a teen—and later, as a youth worker—the author set out to dream up a safe place for teens that's unique to their community.
Unfair Justice By Michael Rose

Christ-like justice calls us to be unfair.
Visitor Follow-Up

It's probably even more significant than when new students walk through your youth room doors. So do you have a follow-up system in place? A plan? Here's what your peers had to say.
When Did I Become My Parents?! By Carla LaFayette

Looking beyond the external and doing whatever-it-takes to reach today's kids.