FEATURES

“On the Way Together”
by Catherine Stonehouse

Our best intentions in encouraging children and youth to experience a life of holiness sometimes degenerate into pressure for them to respond before they are ready. Holiness is both a moment and a journey. As adults walking with children and youth on the spiritual journey, we must pace with God’s individualized timing for each one.

“OK, God, You Drive: Teaching Students About Sanctification”
by Jim Hampton and Mike Schoonover

Who’s in the driver’s seat? A metaphor about a teen’s passion to drive helps explain God’s plan for our sanctification.

“The Antecedents of Holiness”
by Grace H. Ketterman

The Church has often underrated the ability of young children to understand and learn to live godly lives even as little people. Yet children are especially teachable in these early years and believe what they are told. We dare not squander this opportunity.

“The Spirit of NYC”
by Gary Sivewright

It’s the spirit, God’s Spirit, that has made NYC the most successful evangelistic, discipling, equipping event in the
history of our denomination.

COLUMNS

Change Agent: “Next Best to a Crystal Ball”
by Jon Johnston

Is it helpful to study the times, as God’s Word instructs? Absolutely. As believers, we need not—and should not—
be caught completely unaware.

Commission: “I Trust You!”
by James H. Diehl

Absolute trust. Nearly blind trust. All based on one fact: I had witnessed to her that I was a born-again Christian.

The Deeper Way: “Holiness Under Fire”
by Carl M. Leth

Holiness is not about winning. It’s about a way of living, win or lose.

Essay: “Carriers”
by Jeff Crosno

Since we are always carriers, the question is whether we intend to infect our kids with a demonstrably virulent strain of faith.

Family Tree: “Nailing Down a Career Choice”
by Leola Floren

Whatever career we pursue, whatever training we acquire, we Christians are called to be communicators of the hope within us.

Front Line: “Out of Africa: Monte Cyr on Youth Ministry”
by Debbie Salter Goodwin

Seventy percent of the population is 25 and younger. It makes it more important to train our young people for leadership.

Gen Next: “In 10 Years Will You Have Made a Difference?”
by Teanna Sunberg

Students in the millennial generation need four to six influential adults in their lives. Will you be one of them?

Interconnected: “Relationships: To Know and Be Known”
by Ruth Drury

If we dare to get real with God, we can move into a level of intimacy unlike anything available anywhere else.

Pastor’s Point: “Dare to Carry the Young”
by Bud Reedy

How do Swiss mountain shepherds move the flock—the whole flock—to higher ground and better pasture without losing either the older sheep or the tender lambs? The answer, and the parallel with the Church, may surprise you.

Portraits: “Almeida, Miller, and Mondlane: A Passion for Youth”
by Debbie Salter Goodwin

Youth ask why God allows evil. They want to know where God was when war destroyed their lives. Focused youth ministry gives them a safe place to ask these questions.

COMING NEXT MONTH—
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF MINISTRY

“Never the Same Day Twice”

by James H. Diehl

Walk through a day in the life of ministry through the eyes of a general superintendent.