Our Faith Statement

We believe that Jesus Christ is the only Son of God, whose death and resurrection has provided mankind with salvation by the Grace of God, through the power of God's Holy Spirit. As Christians, we are trying to live a life worthy of Christ's sacrifice, drawing upon the gifts given to us by God at our Baptism.

While we are unapologetically Lutheran Christians, in our theology. We believe that through our years of experience working with youth and fellow youth workers, that the Spirit has equipped us well for this service. We are confident that you will find our resources and training helpful, regardless of your individual denominational affiliation. We believe we can help equip all youth workers with tools to more easily and fully achieve their ministry goals.

Why "By The Way"?

We have never believed that the ideas and vision for curriculum, games or resources we develop has ever truly been from us, but rather a gift from God's Holy Spirit acting through us. It is literally by God's way! In Psalm 32:8, the psalmist David, reminds us of God's commitment to those who believe...

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go:
I will counsel you and watch over you."
Psalm 32:8 NIV

Ed Hartman [contact me]

Ed loves games and contemporary media. He excels in the creative process of developing highly interactive games, devotions and curriculum that utilize contemporary media and technology to help youth explore their faith and their relationship with Christ. He has served as a congregational youth director for Christ Lutheran in Linglestown, PA, for 18 years. He is also a staff member for a regional Confirmation camp, where he is responsible for training all camp counselors and providing media ministry. He is married and a father of two.

Bennett Williams [contact me]

Bennett has always been a musician, for as long as he can remember. It helps define him. Combining his passion for music and his passion for ministry seemed logical. Helping youth identify their own gifts and use those in service to God's Kingdom is one of his greatest joys. He has written and produced two original musicals based on Biblical stories and characters. He has served as a congregational youth director for 28 years, for two different congregations in the Harrisburg metropolitan area of central PA. He is the Director of Operations for a regional Confirmation camp, and a 30 year staff member. He is married and a father of two teenagers.

Charlie Roberts [contact me]

Charlie is in constant motion on stage, and seems as comfortable speaking to an auditorium full of youth as to a conference room full of youth leaders. He is passionate about helping youth realize their leadership potential for service in God's Kingdom, and advocates for youth ministry at every level of the church. He is Director of Youth Ministries for the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and has served as a congregational youth leader for the past 25 years. He is Director of the Youth Ministry Certification School at Gettysburg Seminary and serves as the Community Life Planning Team Leader for the ELCA Youth Gathering. He is also studying for his Masters Degree in Religion at Gettysburg Seminary.