New England Perspectives

A regularly updated collection of articles written by New England leaders and thinkers. Looking for news articles? Click here.

Renee Ghobrial 4/28/25 Renee Ghobrial 4/28/25

Engaging the Next Generation: Strategies for Connecting with Gen Z and Alpha (Part 1)

If you’ve spent time with a teenager, you may have gotten lost in the conversation. With slang words that are hard to keep up with, big emotions, and social drama, you may find yourself avoiding them altogether. But engaging with the next generation is precisely what Scripture calls us to do.

Elizabeth Gezehagn 7/2/24 Elizabeth Gezehagn 7/2/24

The Importance of Holistic Youth Ministry

This semester, I took a course taught by Dr. Virginia Ward on "Holistic and Compassionate Youth Ministry" at Gordon-Conwell. The class opened my eyes to what youth ministry could look like within the overall scheme of church ministry and challenged me to view ministry holistically.

Elissa Wright 12/22/23 Elissa Wright 12/22/23

How to Pray for Youth Ministry in 2024

While many ministries slow down after the holiday season, Youth Ministry in New England will ramp up with a busy January and February! We’re excited and expectant for what God has in store for teenagers and their leaders in New England. As partners in ministry, will you commit to praying for our two upcoming Youth events?

Elissa Wright 11/20/23 Elissa Wright 11/20/23

Note to My Younger Self

One day you will find yourself days away from a retirement of sorts. (Although I doubt the title will not really stick or slow you down.) You will look back on an amazing journey you could never have imagined.