Sticky Faith Stories
From Me To You
While parents have the best of intentions to talk about their kids’ experience at church and about their faith, they often don’t know how to start the conversation and don’t get much of a response when they try.
Growth Plans
For years, we had been looking at "success" in student ministries based upon the amount of students attending a weekly program night.
A Rite to Community
Our typical promotion from 8th grade to high school has been filled with hype, loud music, and silly games.
What a Lit Candle Can Mean to Students
A few months ago, I spent some time with some great folks from the United Methodist Conference in Tennessee, unpacking our Sticky Faith research.
Senior to Senior
One particular student has had a hard time connecting with our youth ministry.
Prayer Across Generations
In a previous church, a gifted musician reached retirement age and stepped into a new world. As she did so, she came to talk with the youth ministry team.
The Stresses of College Life
If you’re over 40, college now is different than it was for you. If you’re over 30, same thing. In fact, if you’re over 25, it’s still pretty different.





