Podcast appearances and mentions of Kara E Powell

What small things can you do to enrich the lives of those around you?  In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Thomas discuss: Learning to save and give generously from a young age. Encouraging generosity in our children. Giving back to our abundant God. Understanding different giving models.   Key Takeaways: Involve your kids in your giving, from small gifts to neighbors during the holidays to mission trips. They will learn through your example and experience. Be a good steward of giving - ensure the funds are going to worthwhile organizations and causes.Cash is the most expensive way to give. A very small portion of most people's balance sheet is cash - look deeper for better giving. There are more ways to give than just cash. You can give in small ways that will make a big impact on people's lives.   "If we've been given the most, we need to be the most generous people of all." —  Thomas Talbott Episode References: Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by Kara E Powell - https://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Faith-Everyday-Ideas-Lasting/dp/0310329329 About Thomas Talbott: Thomas Talbott, a CFP®, CKA®, and CAP® Professional, joined Stewardship Advisors, LLC, a fee-only independent Registered Investment Advisor in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, as a Financial Advisor in 2014 and became a partner of the firm in January of 2017.  As a Financial Advisor, Thomas thoroughly enjoys helping people plan, manage, and distribute their assets. He has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years and seeks to serve others by integrating his faith and experience. He incorporates his five core values of integrity, others-oriented, service, godliness, and quality delivery into his advice and encourages others to be good stewards of their resources. He enjoys the relationships he has built with his clients and desires to help them have clarity, security, and confidence in their financial futures. Thomas earned his BA from Messiah University (Grantham, PA) and his MA from Columbia International University (Columbia, SC). Thomas was awarded his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2012 and his Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® in 2020. He is a member of Kingdom Advisors and earned his Certified Kingdom Advisor® designation in 2016. What's important to Thomas is his faith and family. As a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, he has been active with his church, various ministries, and in his community for years. Thomas has raised funds, served on non-profit leadership teams, promoted local candidates, mentored students and engaged couples, and led Sunday School classes, mission trips, and small groups. He loves to serve and influence others.Having lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania since the mid-1980s, Thomas and his wife of four decades, Cindy, have five daughters, four sons-in-law, and twelve grandchildren. He relishes the time he spends with his family and enjoys it when they join him in his outdoor interests, among which are wilderness adventures, fly fishing, bicycling, and skiing. He has run several marathons and bicycled across the United States in 2007 with just his daughters.  Connect with Thomas Talbott:Website: https://www.mystewardshipadvisor.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-talbott-9a6036a3   Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Guest Bio: Sarah Cowan Johnson is a ministry trainer, consultant, and coach who works with church planters, pastors, and ministry leaders across the United States. She leads seminars for parents on family discipleship to help their children walk in the way of Jesus. She served with the Evangelical Covenant Church as the executive pastor for Sanctuary Church in Providence, Rhode Island, and she previously was a staff trainer and an area director for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Johnson is the cohost of The People of the Way podcast. She and her husband have two sons and live in Providence.   Show Summary: Do you have kids in your life? Maybe you're a parent, a teacher, part of a kids ministry, or a babysitter in the midst of teaching or parenting kids. No matter what your role is, you may be overlooking the discipleship aspect of leading children. We are seeing high numbers of children who grow up and abandon their faith. Ministry trainer and leader Sarah Cowan Johnson is determined to grow awareness by equipping people with the tools they need to teach their children well. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they learn more about how to disciple children from Sarah Cowan Johnson during this conversation on God Hears Her.   Notes and Quotes:  “. . .50% of our kids in our churches that are actively involved are walking away from their faith after they graduate.” —Sarah Johnson “There is one thing that makes a difference. . . it's parents who talk about and practice their faith at home. Statistics show that 82% of kids whose parents do that go on to follow Jesus as adults.” —Sarah Johnson “Kids go through stages of spiritual development just like they go through stages of emotional development, social development, all the things.” —Sarah Johnson “For the 12 and up crowd, the primary way that they engage their faith is by questioning and it looks like rejection even sometimes.” —Sarah Johnson “We are often tempted to be a priest for our kids, standing between God and our kids.” —Sarah Johnson “We should get out of the way and turn them over to God as soon as possible because that way, when the kid, as a natural part of growing up, rejects their parents' values, they won't reject God because God is theirs.” —Sarah Johnson “The goal is we want to connect them as early as we can to God directly, one to one and not make it a triangle, so that when they do push away from us they still are connected to God.” —Sarah Johnson “We need to teach our children how to hear God's voice.” —Sarah Johnson “God knows our kids more than we do. He loves our kids more than we do. He wants a relationship with them more than we want them to know Jesus and He's at work.” —Sarah Johnson “You're yoked to Jesus, and He is the one actually doing the work.” —Sarah Johnson   Verses:  Deuteronomy 6 Ezekiel 11:9   Links:  Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by Dr. Kara E. Powell and Dr. Chap Clark: https://a.co/d/8XicfL5 The People of the Way podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-of-the-way-podcast/id1511317543  Teach Your Children Well by Sara Cowan Johnson: https://teachyourchildrenwell.co/ God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc  Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/     MB01WXP6T0AAW0O

Guest Bio: Sarah Cowan Johnson is a ministry trainer, consultant, and coach who works with church planters, pastors, and ministry leaders across the United States. She leads seminars for parents on family discipleship to help their children walk in the way of Jesus. She served with the Evangelical Covenant Church as the executive pastor for Sanctuary Church in Providence, Rhode Island, and she previously was a staff trainer and an area director for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Johnson is the cohost of The People of the Way podcast. She and her husband have two sons and live in Providence.   Show Summary: Do you have kids in your life? Maybe you're a parent, a teacher, part of a kids ministry, or a babysitter in the midst of teaching or parenting kids. No matter what your role is, you may be overlooking the discipleship aspect of leading children. We are seeing high numbers of children who grow up and abandon their faith. Ministry trainer and leader Sarah Cowan Johnson is determined to grow awareness by equipping people with the tools they need to teach their children well. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they learn more about how to disciple children from Sarah Cowan Johnson during this conversation on God Hears Her.   Notes and Quotes:  “. . .50% of our kids in our churches that are actively involved are walking away from their faith after they graduate.” —Sarah Johnson “There is one thing that makes a difference. . . it's parents who talk about and practice their faith at home. Statistics show that 82% of kids whose parents do that go on to follow Jesus as adults.” —Sarah Johnson “Kids go through stages of spiritual development just like they go through stages of emotional development, social development, all the things.” —Sarah Johnson “For the 12 and up crowd, the primary way that they engage their faith is by questioning and it looks like rejection even sometimes.” —Sarah Johnson “We are often tempted to be a priest for our kids, standing between God and our kids.” —Sarah Johnson “We should get out of the way and turn them over to God as soon as possible because that way, when the kid, as a natural part of growing up, rejects their parents' values, they won't reject God because God is theirs.” —Sarah Johnson “The goal is we want to connect them as early as we can to God directly, one to one and not make it a triangle, so that when they do push away from us they still are connected to God.” —Sarah Johnson “We need to teach our children how to hear God's voice.” —Sarah Johnson “God knows our kids more than we do. He loves our kids more than we do. He wants a relationship with them more than we want them to know Jesus and He's at work.” —Sarah Johnson “You're yoked to Jesus, and He is the one actually doing the work.” —Sarah Johnson   Verses:  Deuteronomy 6 Ezekiel 11:9   Links:  Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by Dr. Kara E. Powell and Dr. Chap Clark: https://a.co/d/8XicfL5 The People of the Way podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-of-the-way-podcast/id1511317543  Teach Your Children Well by Sara Cowan Johnson: https://teachyourchildrenwell.co/ God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc  Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/     MB01WXP6T0AAW0O

Hey, y'all! The first year a student attends college or university (or one's "freshman year" as we say in America) is important for a myriad of reasons. It is also extremely vital for one's faith in Christ.  Today, we are joined by three freshmen who've just completed their first semester at college:  Leah Austin, Anna Mathis, and Carter Gaul. We talk about the tremendous experiences with God in their first semester and also places where they have struggled, doubted, and are asking new questions in their faith. It is wonderful conversation that I hope you can share with other students in your life . . . especially those preparing for college soon!We begin with an introduction (00:41), a prayer (04:17), our lunch menu (04:51), Leah Austin, Anna Mathis, and Carter Gaul (07:26 ), their stories of faith in Christ (08:58 ), how college helped them discover new and exciting things in their life with Christ  (11:08), the biggest difference in their spiritual lives now they are in college (14:43), how college has hurt, challenged, or complicated their faith (18:07), ways the Church could have done better at preparing them for a life of faith in college (24:55), things the Church did right in preparing them for faith in college (27:38), have they found a congregation (32:57), what is different about coming back to their home congregation (36:27),  advice for other college and high school students about faith in college (39:01), a final prayer (43:05), thank you (44:40), and a blessing (44:55).Menu for the evenings snack with Leah, Anna, and Carter:Parisian/French Hot Chocolate from The French Cooking Academy with Kate and Stephane Further Reading:"Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids" by Kara E. Powell and Chap ClarkFuller Youth Institute 

How can you teach your children to follow Jesus?Sticky Faith, by Dr. Kara E. Powell & Dr. Chap Clark. Statistics 40-50% of Youth Group graduates abandon their faith in college.80% of them did not intend to do so30-60% will return in their late 20's28% of college students ”hookup” 10+ timesThe average is 7 times for college seniorsOver 90% of Youth Group grads experiment with alcohol in college

Dr. Kara E. Powell is Chief of Leadership Formation, Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute, and Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary. She has a B.A. from Stanford, an MDiv from Bethel Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” Kara is the author or coauthor of Faith in an Anxious World (2020), Growing with (2019), 18 Plus (2018), Growing Young (2016), 10 StickyFaith books or curriculum (2011–2016), Right Click (2015), Can I Ask That? 2: More Hard Questions about God and Faith (2015), Essential Leadership: Training Onramps for Your Youth Ministry Team (2010), Deep Justice Journeys (2009), Good Sex Youth Ministry Curriculum(2009), Deep Justice in a Broken World (2008), Deep Ministry in a Shallow World(2006), Help! I'm a Woman in Youth Ministry (2004), and Mirror, Mirror (2003). In this conversation, Kare and I talk about the GenZ, youth culture, youth ministry, and why GenZ Christians are getting bored with church and how we can keep them connected not just to some institutional church, but connected to a vibrant Jesus-following community.  https://karapowell.com/about/   If you would like to support Theology in the Raw, please visit patreon.com/theologyintheraw for more information!  –––––– PROMOS Save 10% on courses with Kairos Classroom using code TITR at kairosclassroom.com! –––––– Sign up with Faithful Counseling today to save 10% off of your first month at the link:  faithfulcounseling.com/theology –––––– Save 30% at SeminaryNow.com by using code TITR –––––– Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Youtube | Preston Sprinkle Check out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.com Stay Up to Date with the Podcast Twitter | @RawTheology Instagram | @TheologyintheRaw If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. www.theologyintheraw.com

Hello Friends! This is the last episode of our conversations about the book “Don't Mom Alone” by Heather MacFadyen, O so many good points to ponder and think about today. Sometimes we can get stuck in wanting different things in our life but today Tess and Corrie discuss what if our “different” is what makes us unique and loved so much. We also talk about the two connecting truth statements of the last two chapters are Ch 11 “I would be a better parent because of our kids' differences” and Ch 12 “I walk in faith with my kids and let others fill in the gaps.” Deut. 6:4-7 These verses remind us to talk about God's truth all the time wherever we are and in the middle of our daily things we do each day. Mentioned Resources: Fearfully and wonderfully made - Psalm 139 Emotionally Healthy Spirituality The Lazy Genius Way Purchase Don't Mom Alone by Heather MacFadyen Don't Mom Alone Website Sticky Faith by Dr. Kara E. Powell and Dr. Chap Clar Dr Kara was a guest on DMA episode 290 Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lions Credits: Follow us on our Facebook page for more updates and community events. Edited and music by Stephan Ainley. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Kara Powell is a veteran of researching young people and bringing practical ministry ideas to pastors and leaders in churches. Jason Ballard sat down with Kara to hear some of the latest research being released in her new book 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager.  They begin by highlighting why this all matters and what is at stake when we talk about discipling kids and youth in our communities. Kara highlights both the ways churches can impact the lives of young people positively, but also how young people can help transform churches. Going off research from past projects as well, Kara shares about what churches reaching young people are doing well and how pastors of kids and youth ministries are best discipling their people to follow Jesus.    Jason also explores with Kara the ways parents are the primary way of discipling young people and what it means for pastors to partner with them. They talk about ideas and tactics that have been effective at encouraging parents and building relational trust with parents that pastors can look to implement.   Dr. Kara E. Powell is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and Chief of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary. The mission of FYI is to equip diverse leaders and parents so faithful young people can change our world. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch”, Kara completed her PhD in Practical Theology from Fuller Seminary with a focus on Pastoral Role Expectations in 2000, an MDiv from Bethel Theological Seminary in 1994, and a BA degree with Honors from Stanford University in 1991. In addition to her roles at Fuller Seminary, Kara serves as a Youth and Family Strategist for Orange and volunteers in student ministries at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena. She is the co-author of 3 Big Questions that Change Every Teenager, Faith in an Anxious World, Growing With, 18 Plus, Growing Young, The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family, Sticky Faith Curriculum, Can I Ask That?, Deep Justice Journeys, Essential Leadership, Deep Justice in a Broken World, Deep Ministry in a Shallow World, and the Good Sex Youth Ministry Curriculum.   Access her new book by heading to https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/3-big-questions   This episode was recorded for the Canadian Church Leaders Podcast. You should learn more about the podcast and other great things that Jason and his team are up to by heading to www.ccln.ca   Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Trinity Western University. Their mission is to develop godly Christian leaders: positive, goal-oriented university graduates with thoroughly Christian minds; growing disciples of Jesus Christ who glorify God through fulfilling the Great Commission, serving God and people in the various marketplaces of life. They are passionately committed to helping you discover how to be fully and faithfully present in the world and to play a vital role in God's work of healing, hope, and renewal. Learn more about this leading liberal arts university with campuses in both Canada and the USA at TWU.ca Submit your youth ministry question at youthministry.team.

Episode 67 | Kara Powell is a veteran of researching young people and bringing practical ministry ideas to pastors and leaders in churches. Jason sat down with Kara to hear some of the latest research being released in her new book 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager. They begin by highlighting why this all matters and what is at stake when we talk about discipling kids and youth in our communities. Kara highlights both the ways churches can impact the lives of young people positively, but also how young people can help transform churches. Going off research from past projects as well, Kara shares about what churches reaching young people are doing well and how pastors of kids and youth ministries are best discipling their people to follow Jesus. Jason also explores with Kara the ways parents are the primary way of discipling young people and what it means for pastors to partner with them. They talk about ideas and tactics that have been effective at encouraging parents and building relational trust with parents that pastors can look to implement. About | Dr. Kara E. Powell is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and Chief of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary. The mission of FYI is to equip diverse leaders and parents so faithful young people can change our world. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch”, Kara completed her PhD in Practical Theology from Fuller Seminary with a focus on Pastoral Role Expectations in 2000, an MDiv from Bethel Theological Seminary in 1994, and a BA degree with Honors from Stanford University in 1991. In addition to her roles at Fuller Seminary, Kara serves as a Youth and Family Strategist for Orange, and volunteers in student ministries at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena. She is the author or co-author of 3 Big Questions that Change Every Teenager (releasing August 2021), Faith in an Anxious World, Growing With, 18 Plus, Growing Young, The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family, Sticky Faith Curriculum, Can I Ask That?, Deep Justice Journeys, Essential Leadership, Deep Justice in a Broken World, Deep Ministry in a Shallow World, and the Good Sex Youth Ministry Curriculum. Blog | www.ccln.ca/episodes/episode67 Website | www.ccln.ca

Today we're diving into a topic that will help support children of all ages. Building a healthy adult support system for your child is so impactful as they grow and stretch their faith through different seasons of their life. Who is invested in your child's life (and who would they say is important to them)? Ready to pick up some practical tips on building a support system for the child in your life? Let's go.... Resources For You: Sticky Faith by Dr. Kara E Powell and Dr. Chap Clark Next Steps: Leave a view on Apple Podcasts Explore bringing Bible2School to your school. Share this podcast with a friend Subscribe to You CAN Tell the Children Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram

Pastor Nate talks with his long-time friend, Nick Stroczkowski about Growing Youth, a new and emerging Youth Ministry Philosophy. Nick is the Director of Lutheran Youth Western New York, a conference-wide youth ministry program that serves youth and adults in the Western New York area. Part of Nick's recent work has been implementing and training individuals on the concepts described in "Growing Young" by Brad Griffin, Jake Mulder, and Kara E. Powell. Listen in as Pastor Nate and Nick talk about this unique new approach to congregational ministry.

John C. Maxwell is recorded saying, "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way." How can we effectively become leaders that work to push our volunteers and ministry through the obstacles and challenges that come from today's culture? Join us this week as Russell Martin is joined by Mark Oestreicher to have the discussion of "Developing Yourself as a Leader." You can listen to this episode in a variety of formats including Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Apple Podcasts. Show Notes Almost Christian - Kendra Creasy Dean Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids - Dr. Kara E. Powell and Dr. Chap Clark Youth Ministry 3.0: A Manifesto of Where We've Been, Where We Are & Where We Need to Go - Mark Oestreicher Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin Clubhouse – “Student Ministry Convos” Connect with Mark Oestreicher Facebook Twitter Instagram WhyIsMarkO The Youth Cartel Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin on Clubhouse — https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@rgmmusic Brent Aiken on Clubhouse – https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@maiken5390 Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/studentministryconversations/support

Wouldn't it be great if you had an arsenal of conversation starters for the young adults in your life?  Today's guest, Dr. Kara E. Powell joins me for an important conversation on how to best communicate with teenagers and young adults.  We explore the 3 pivotal questions to ask young adults and share strategies for developing better, more life-giving answers to those questions.  In their new book, Dr. Kara Powell and Brad Griffin offer 300 conversation starters and connection ideas that are crucial not only for young people to be able to answer but also for our own development and personal growth as adults. Listen as we weave the role of the Enneagram throughout the conversation then share this episode with your friends and family. And as a special offer, visit https://3bigquestionsbook.com/typology to get 40 additional conversation starters PLUS a free chapter of 3 Big Questions to help better connect with teenagers and young adults.    

"Isn't it the church's job to teach my children about the Bible?" This is a sentiment that is all-too-often shared by many busy, young married couples throughout North America.   Now more than ever, we need to be equipped as parents to pour into the hearts of our children at home. We met Justin Jeter in a hotel lobby when we were doing a marriage seminar in Arkansas last year and he was doing a children's conference in the same town. The more we learned about Justin and Hillary, the more we got excited about connecting with them and their ministry.   Justin and Hillary Jeter are the founders of THE RESOLUTE FAMILY, and they're also the Family Pastor and Director of the ECE ministry at their local church. They have such creative ideas about discipling your children at home and they even have free resources available for you!   In this podcast, Justin and Hillary share practical tips for us as young, married parents and they give so many examples for you to implement right away (and Lord knows we need more help in the home during the COVID-19 crisis).   Here are their book/resource recommendations: Five-Minute Fatherhood Podcast 31 Creative Ways to Build Your Family Team by Jeremy and Kelsey Pryor From Tablet to Table by Leonard Sweet Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles by Paul David Tripp Sticky Faith by Kara E. Powell Usborne Book of Bible Stories Friends with God Story Bible WordSong Scripture Memorization by Denee Varnum   Here's a link to our sponsor, Relate Foundation. (Use our code DYMC for 20% off your assessment!)  

Do you talk to your children about their faith? About yours? I have been reading the book "Sticky Faith" by Dr. Kara E. Powell and Dr. Chap Clark and my goodness it is such an amazing guide to raising sticky faith children while also having sticky faith ourselves. One of the questions shared to ask your children is "How did you see God at work today?" When I read this, I stopped dead in my tracks. I LOVE this so much and in this podcast I am sharing how I have already applied it with my boys and how God's power has already been revealed! I am also beginning a 30 Day "God at Work" Challenge beginning September 1st. I share more about this in the podcast too! I pray you will join me in this fun and no doubt profound challenge, God will make sure of that! May you be encouraged and remember that every step you take is progress and it Matters! XO, Christy www.christycbruce.com

Rachel commiserates on the lionesses' world cup loss and uses it to share some ideas to help kids handle and process failure. Rev James Yeates answers a question about how to explain death to children, especially when you're unsure of their faith and family situation. In our wildcard section, it's time for another 'Books you don't have time to read' segment. Rachel shares ideas and wisdom from 'Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future' by Kara E. Powell and Steven Argue.

In this "Best Of" podcast, Rusty revisits his discussion with Kara Powell to discover the secrets of parenting. Kara E. Powell is the executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and associate professor of youth and family ministry. Prior to coming to Fuller, she was an assistant professor of youth ministry and practical theology at Azusa Pacific University. She completed her PhD in Practical Theology from Fuller Seminary with a focus on pastoral role expectations in 2000, an MDiv from Bethel Theological Seminary in 1994, and a BA in human biology, graduating with honors from Stanford University in 1991. In addition to her roles at Fuller Seminary, Kara serves as a Youth and Family Strategist for Orange, and volunteers in student ministries at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena. She was also college pastor at Lake Avenue Church (1995–1998) and was the associate youth minister at San Diego First Assembly of God (1991–1995). During college, Kara began her ongoing commitment to church/parachurch partnerships during her time on Young Life Student Staff in the Stanford area. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” Kara is the author or coauthor of Growing Young (2016), 10 StickyFaith books or curriculum (2011–2016), Right Click (2015), Can I Ask That? 2: More Hard Questions about God and Faith (2015), Essential Leadership: Training Onramps for Your Youth Ministry Team (2010), Deep Justice Journeys (2009), Good Sex Youth Ministry Curriculum (2009), Deep Justice in a Broken World (2008), Deep Ministry in a Shallow World(2006), Help! I’m a Woman in Youth Ministry (2004), and Mirror, Mirror (2003). Kara is also a regular speaker at Youth Specialties National Youth Workers Conventions, the Orange Conference, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, as well as retreats and conferences across the country. Powell lives in Pasadena with her husband, Dave, who is a medical device engineer, and their children, Nathan, Krista, and Jessica.

Kara E. Powell is the executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and associate professor of youth and family ministry. Prior to coming to Fuller, she was an assistant professor of youth ministry and practical theology at Azusa Pacific University. She completed her PhD in Practical Theology from Fuller Seminary with a focus on pastoral role expectations in 2000, an MDiv from Bethel Theological Seminary in 1994, and a BA in human biology, graduating with honors from Stanford University in 1991. In addition to her roles at Fuller Seminary, Kara serves as a Youth and Family Strategist for Orange, and volunteers in student ministries at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena. She was also college pastor at Lake Avenue Church (1995–1998) and was the associate youth minister at San Diego First Assembly of God (1991–1995). During college, Kara began her ongoing commitment to church/parachurch partnerships during her time on Young Life Student Staff in the Stanford area. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” Kara is the author or coauthor of Growing Young (2016), 10 StickyFaith books or curriculum (2011–2016), Right Click (2015), Can I Ask That? 2: More Hard Questions about God and Faith (2015), Essential Leadership: Training Onramps for Your Youth Ministry Team (2010), Deep Justice Journeys (2009), Good Sex Youth Ministry Curriculum (2009), Deep Justice in a Broken World (2008), Deep Ministry in a Shallow World(2006), Help! I’m a Woman in Youth Ministry (2004), and Mirror, Mirror (2003). Kara is also a regular speaker at Youth Specialties National Youth Workers Conventions, the Orange Conference, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, as well as retreats and conferences across the country. Powell lives in Pasadena with her husband, Dave, who is a medical device engineer, and their children, Nathan, Krista, and Jessica.