A LOOK BACK FOR THE WAY FORWARD.
Welcome to First-Century Youth Ministry, where you can look back to Jesus as a first-century rabbi to make better disciples in your student ministry context. If this is your first time here, we are so glad to meet you! Start by watching Heather’s welcome video. ↓
HOW DO YOU WANT TO LEVEL UP?
I WANT TO DISCIPLE MY STUDENTS LIKE JESUS.
I WANT HELP TEACHING THE BIBLE LIKE JESUS.
HELP! MINISTRY IS HARD AND MY SP IS A TOTAL COWBOY.
I WANT TO WALK THE LAND WHERE JESUS LIVED AND TAUGHT.
A PODCAST LOOKING BACK AT JESUS AS A FIRST-CENTURY RABBI AND LOOKING FORWARD TO A BETTER WAY OF DISCIPLING STUDENTS
Hey Youth Pastor! Great to meet you. First-Century Youth Ministry is the creative work of…
HEATHER QUIROZ.
First-Century Youth Ministry is the life’s work of Heather Quiroz. Heather loves Jesus, Indian lunch buffets, basketball officiating, youth ministry, and believes sweatpants must have been included at the beginning when God made creation and said to was very good.
Heather also loves her husband Rodrigo, and their daughter Adah. She is a long-time youth worker, the author of First-Century Youth Ministry Exploring Jewish Roots to Reclaim Discipleship, and is a speaker, podcaster, and ministry coach.
Heather is passionate about getting youth workers connected to the Jewish roots of their faith and helping them become the very best 21st century disciple makers.
JONATHAN BROWN.
Jonathan Brown (B.S., Western Governor’s University; M.A., Liberty University) is a Messianic writer and teacher with Kehillat Yeshua Ministries, and Torah Apologetics, where he has published numerous articles.
Jonathan loves anything and everything nerdy; Star wars, Lord of the Rings, and anime. He and his wife even breed their own reptiles!
Jonathan holds a master’s degree in Biblical Languages, with aspirations to pursue a PhD in Theology. Jonathan was raised third generation in a Torah Observant Christian home and has interacted with many people in the Messianic Movement at various levels over the years. He currently resides in the Dallas, TX area with his wife Elisabeth, their five children, and many pets.