Rooted for Students: What the Rooted Essentials Experience Looks Like
Long gone are the days when student ministry was all about pizza and lock-ins—and honestly, good riddance. Students experience deep struggles, carry heavy burdens, and ask hard questions, and where...
5 Simple Ways to Appreciate Your Pastor
We tend to look at pastors a bit differently than we do everyone else. Here is a man who steps on the stage on Sundays, opens the Bible, and speaks with clarity, conviction, and confidence. Surely ...
3 Things Your Pastor Wishes You Knew About Discipleship
When the Bible talks about church leaders, it uses a variety of different titles and metaphors to describe the weight and beauty of ministry. You find pastors referred to as shepherds, meaning they...
What to Expect From Your First Rooted Session as a Facilitator
Saying “yes” to something for the first time can lead to some nerves! This includes milestones like the first day of school, the first time driving alone after earning your license, the first day a...
What to Do When Your Church Is Busy But Spiritually Stagnant
Throughout my three decades of ministry, I remember going home from church on Sunday exhausted and thinking, “Did anyone really grow spiritually because of all the work that I did this week? Did al...
7 Ways to Pray for Your Pastors
Godly pastors are a tremendous gift. We must not take them for granted. However and whenever you pray, set aside time to specifically pray for the pastors God has given you and your church. Pray so...
How to Use the Rooted Facilitator Guide to Lead Your Group Effectively
The 10-week Rooted experience is not a standard curriculum. It intentionally requires more time, more focus, and more effort than traditional studies. Because it does, it is both deeply rewarding a...