One of the books that has greatly shaped my thinking about cultural engagement within my philosophy of ministry is Os Guinness’ Prophetic Untimeliness: A Challenge to the Idol of Relevance. In the midst of a student ministry culture that continuously cries out that we need to be “relevant,” more times than not, “relevant” is not [...]
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I want to bring up the role of the pastor for students early in this blog, because I think it is a very misunderstood position within the Church. I have dealt with common misconceptions in this area for quite some time. Many people have inquired as to whether or not a pastor for students is [...]
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Welcome to Reforming Students — a website designed for those dedicated to God-centered student ministry in the local church. My intentions for this blog are fivefold:
1. To think out loud about issues and ideas that have been bouncing around in my head for a while and use you as a sounding board;
2. To challenge [...]
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