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...

Y.A. Collective, Vol. 66, No. 1, January 2026

As we approach the turn of a new year, many of us naturally pause to reflect. We look back on the months behind us—what went well, what didn’t—and we begin to think about the kind of people we want to be in the year ahead. For Christians, that reflection often turns...

Y.A. Collective, Vol. 65, No. 12, December 2025

Sunday mornings are a beautiful part of following Jesus. We gather to worship, open God’s Word, and be reminded of what’s true. But if that’s your only connection to church, you’re missing out on one of God’s greatest gifts—the community that helps us deepen and grow...