Youth

Oakwood Church pastor shocked youth pastor son accused of abusing minors

Zachary Radcliff, the former worship director and interim youth pastor of Oakwood Church in Saline, Michigan, where his father, Frank Radcliff, serves as lead pastor, is now facing the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison after he was slapped with multiple charges of sexually abusing minors.

Oakwood Church pastor shocked youth pastor son accused of abusing minors

American Gen Z: Depressed and spiritually hungry

American teens are spiritually hungry. In camps and conferences throughout the nation we are meeting youth — often with no church background whatsoever — yet they are eager to learn about God, Jesus Christ, the Bible, and how to find purpose in life.

American Gen Z: Depressed and spiritually hungry

Why I'm passionate about reaching youths for Jesus

When we look at what is going on in our culture and watch the media, it is a reminder that this generation has fewer and fewer credible opportunities to hear and receive the gospel.

Why I'm passionate about reaching youths for Jesus

This Mother's Day, let's celebrate our spiritual mothers

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and as we considered how to honor the holiday beyond the flowers and card-worthy sentiments, we saw an opportunity to highlight the spiritual mothers in our lives.

This Mother's Day, let's celebrate our spiritual mothers