Gospel+Safety+Time with Vince Greenwald

In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted conference in Dallas, veteran youth leader Vince Greenwald shares the essential values of the church, and the youth ministry where he serves. While acknowledging that what students need, more than anything, everytime they gather, is the gospel. But the additional elements of offering a safe environment- defined as “every student needs a place where they can stop trying to be impressive and start being known” - and time allow students to flourish in the manner and timeline the Lord has decreed. Stay tuned for his six questions at the end to help you discern if the gospel, safety, and time are central values in your ministry to teenagers. Vince Greenwald serves an assistant pastor at Immanuel Church Nashville and holds a MA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary. He and his wife Caroline live in Nashville, Tennessee with their children Bear, Lila, and Grace. Vince seeks to joyfully follow Jesus and serve the Church with Caroline, bringing students and their families along with them. Romans 1:16 1 Corinthians 3:6 1 John 1:7 Rooted Resources: What Is Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry? by Chelsea Kingston Erickson The Slow Process of Growth by Josh Hussung The Long, Slow Work of Gospel Formation by Kendal Connor Depend, Believe, and Obey: Unleashing the Power of the Gospel by Dave Hart Gospel Catechisms for Young Children and Teenagers Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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