Church
Round Table: Why the Local Church Matters
PodcastWhy does the local church matter so much? What is the value of being grafted into the local church, even as a teenager? The Snowbird teachers discuss why is this … Continue reading
Round Table: Why Do People Think Youth Ministry is a Joke?
PodcastWhat does it take for a church (and youth pastor) to do student ministry well? Why do people think youth ministry is a joke? It is vital that churches have … Continue reading
King of Kings
PodcastWe were created for eternity. This is a boot camp to prepare us to reign with Christ for eternity. The only thing that matters on that day is: “What did … Continue reading
The Anchor of Christ in the Storm of Depression
PodcastDepression and anxiety are real. And, Christians aren’t immune to them. But, there is a difference in how we deal with it. How are Christians able to deal with depression? … Continue reading
The Bulletin: Redemptive Suffering, Hope, and Loving the Church in the Midst of a Pandemic
Streetlights has recorded and published songs and readings of huge sections of the Bible. We’ve been studying through Romans 8 quite a bit lately, so we thought you would enjoy … Continue reading
Why Passion in Ministry Isn’t Enough
It is not uncommon for me to sit across the table from a friend, colleague, or student and hear stories of burnout, disillusionment, and just plain weariness in ministry. The … Continue reading
The Bulletin: Mentorship, Ministry Ambition, Wisdom for Seminary Wives, and Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day from your friends at SWO! Here are 4 helpful lessons for the seminary wife, by Christa Threlfall. It’s easy (even trendy) for us to claim how “missions-minded” … Continue reading
Family Milestones and Parent/Child Discipleship
By Seth Stewart There comes a point as a student pastor when you realize that no matter how loudly and clearly you preach the Gospel, the message your students hear … Continue reading
Good Shepherds Always Point Their Flocks to the Great Shepherd
UncategorizedAnyone who has been a pastor for more than two minutes has likely felt the burden of what it means to shepherd God’s flock. We’ve all felt the pastoral pressures … Continue reading
The Bulletin: Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards, Enduring Ministry, and the Role of the Youth Pastor
If you haven’t figured it out yet, we love Jesus. And, we also love how clear the Gospel of John points to Jesus as the God-man. The guys from Spoken … Continue reading