Y.A. Collective, Vol. 66, No. 7, July 2026

Our Greatest Need We live in a culture that constantly offers solutions. Better strategies, better systems, better technology, better programs. While many of these things can be helpful, there is a danger in believing that our deepest needs can be solved by human...

Y.A. Collective, Vol. 66, No. 6, June 2026

Young Adult Collective Summer Schedule This summer, the Young Adult Collective will be taking a break from our regular Wednesday night Bible study schedule as we shift our focus toward fellowship and community-building gatherings throughout the season. One of the...

Y.A. Collective, Vol. 66, No. 5, May 2026

Discipleship is not a solo pilgrimage; it is a shared journey where grace becomes visible in the lives of others. The modern instinct is to privatize faith, to curate a quiet spirituality that asks little and risks less. But Jesus did not form isolated individuals; he...

Y.A. Collective, Vol. 66, No. 4, April 2026

One of the ways we are continuing to invest in the next generation is through our partnership with Paul and Sammi Carby at Collegiate Impact. Paul and Sammi lead Collegiate Impact at UMSL, where they are building relationships and discipling students on campus. At the...

Y.A. Collective, Vol. 66, No. 3, March 2026

Practicing the Spiritual Disciplines This year in our Young Adult Collective, one of our major focuses is spiritual disciplines—intentional practices that help us grow in our walk with Christ. While these conversations are happening with our young adults, the...

Y.A. Collective, Vol. 66, No. 2, February 2026

Practicing the Spiritual Disciplines  If you’ve spent any time around church, you’ve probably heard the phrase “spiritual disciplines.” For some, it sounds inspiring. For others, it feels like another list of things they “should be doing.” But at their core, the...