Breanne on the 2012 L.I.T. Mission Trip in Texas. “Brother Clint, you need to back off and let us do this. We are ready to lead the trip.” Breane was about 14 years old when she approached me during our mission trip in Granbury, Texas. We had approximately 180 preteens and leaders from ten churches on this six-day mission trip. This was the first day. When she said this to me, I was taken aback. The first thing I thought was, “Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort hi

In this video, Dr. Clint May, President of L.I.T. (Leaders in Training) Ministries, examines why so many young people leave the faith and explains how churches and families can move beyond an educational model toward intentional, relational discipleship. You'll discover: Why students are leaving the church. The difference between education and discipleship. Four biblical habits that help young people develop lasting faith. The vital partnership between parents and the local c

I had a friend who was called to a large church. He was excited to be there. What he found out shortly afterward was that, figuratively speaking, their ministry was a mile wide but only about an inch deep spiritually. What happened? They were reaching thousands of people with the Gospel, but that was where it stopped. They forgot the most important part of the Great Commission—making disciples who make disciples. Replication. Discipleship is not a one-man show. It cannot be a

Does God’s Word really impact kids today? What a crazy question—yes, it does. Jesus tells us in Matthew 7:24-27 that there are two spiritual foundations: t he rock and the sand . One foundation leads to an abundant life, while the other leads to spiritual disaster. Jesus tells us up front that the key to a solid faith is obedience to His Word. Some would call this legalistic, but Jesus said it Himself. There are two distinct foundations, and they are built on one major point

By Russ Zacek Why Are Churches Failing to Disciple Their Youth? Many churches believe they are discipling their youth. They invest in...

A Call to Abandon All and Follow Christ (Luke 9:23). Heaven is celebrating as 40 new Christ followers were reached in Oklahoma during our...

Why Preteens Matter by Russ Zacek Preteens (ages 10-13) are a hidden treasure in the church, often overlooked in the gap between children...

It all starts with daily Bible reading. In this video, we reveal four Preteens' powerful discipleship habits that ground kids in Christ:...

By Russ Zacek A scan of Luke 18 on the page in your Bible shows: “The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector” (v. 9-14), then “The...