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How To Lead A Mission Trip Parent...
The mission trip parent meeting can be one of the most dangerous meetings for a youth worker to lead
1 In 10 Young Protestants Have Left...
Younger Christians are more keen to recognize sexual abuse—and less likely to put up with it
I love Parenting Teenagers
“You think parenting is hard now? Just you wait.”
Sticking With Youth Ministry For...
If you’re feeling discouraged or out of gas in this season of leading, this article is for you
Teen Vogue How To Get Abortion W...
“having access to abortion should be your right, regardless of your parents’ beliefs.”
Teen Fired From Christian Camp...
He did not personally align with our statements of faith (in particular, one regarding sexuality) we determined we could not use him…
HBO’s Controversial ‘Euphoria...
Searching for euphoria? She’s searching to numb, to dull, to quiet. Through sex drugs and nihilism.
Breakfast Cereals Still...
Cheerios and Nature Valley products, test positive for herbicide that may increase the risk of cancer
Phone Use Linked To Teen Anxiety?
The journal Child Development shows nighttime usage of a cell phone can increase anxiety and depression in teenagers and reduce self-esteem
Child Drownings Linked To Phone...
Lifeguards warn parents to put phones away
Kid Collects 1,000 Jars Of PB&...
Donated 1,033 pieces of PB&J to nine schools including her own
How To Face The Pressure Points Of...
I wish I had read this book before I went to college, and would encourage any incoming college students to read it
Book: Helping Students Follow...
A great Gospel centered book for youth workers parents and students heading to college
Helping Students Stay In Church...
As your students graduate high school, are they graduating from church too?
Encouragements For Your Graduate
Here are six encouragements for parents to give to their graduate that focus on who they are
The Next Step In Growing A Healthy...
When you invite students to be co-creators of their own ministry, it boosts their ownership of and commitment to what you are…
The Cancer Hiding Inside Your...
relational ministry” was threatening my most important relationships.
Summer Is A Liar
We actually spend more hours working over the summer than any other season
School To Remove Christian Symbol...
Same School that was prohibiting all Christmas-related symbols, including candy canes, Christmas carols, and red and green items, at the school
Pray For Those “In High...
He ministered to President Trump before public prayer; explains why he did it
Church To Screen ‘Arthur&...
We want children to be educated so they can see there’s not just one type of family. Everyone should feel represented. I think…
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A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies
Many Anorexia Patients Recover Over...
A long-term Swedish study of around 50 people who struggled with anorexia nervosa in their teens shows that the majority were healthy…
The Unintended Consequences Of...
we asked students what their greatest source of stress is….“Academic Pressure to Perform.”
Homeless Teen Becomes His High...
His dad passed away earlier and wasn’t sure where he would get his next meal. Earned 3M in scholarships
Florida Governor Signs Ban On...
Just as viewing child pornography lowers the inhibitions of child predators, so do these childlike sex dolls that have no place in…
Youth Pastors Are Also Youth...
Let’s face it… in today’s America, students are not just walking into your church off the streets because they wake up one…
Why People Rren’t Showing Up For...
Three reasons why people aren’t showing up
FDNY Firefighter Attacked By Teens
Off-duty FDNY firefighter attacked by teens after defending elderly couple, cops say
Bad News For ADHD Teen Drivers
Teens with ADHD are significantly more likely to get into a car crash than their peers.
Helping Teens Sleep
Teens’ Sleep Problems Can Be Corrected by Limiting Screen Use for 1 Week
75 US Colleges Have Black-Only...
Neo-segregation: 43% of colleges surveyed offer segregated residential halls
Teens Are Using Burner Phones To...
56% of teens feel anxious, upset or lonely without their phones
Support Same-Sex Parents Plateaus
After a decade of almost continuous growth, the percentage of Americans who favor same-sex marriage remains mostly unchanged since 2017
Reclaiming Friendship in the Social...
Social media promises social connectedness, but it often delivers social isolation
7 Skills To Teach Teens Before They...
So, how do you prepare your offspring for adulthood? Here are some suggestions
Families Are Together And Yet Apart
Adults are almost as bad as teens are, being preoccupied with their phone.
Campuses Ministries Working...
EveryCampus ’ initiative, a national multi-organizational coalition focused on gospel movements on every campus in America
“Equality Act”: An Assault On...
It puts the full force and influence of the federal government enforcing this law and opposing Christian beliefs
Nike Penalizing New Mom’s?
Nike, “told me to dream crazy, until I wanted a baby.”
Hamas Cancels Classes So Children...
Susceptible to dehydration & heat-stroke. We call on Hamas to keep their children in school & not endanger them at the riots.”
Homosexuality And Youth
Avera Maria Santo is same-sex attracted. And, she’s a devout Catholic who desires to embrace
Student And Parents Walkout At...
Instead of putting together an event to bring people together to mourn, the gun control group brought in activists and Colorado politicians
Pokémon Nearly Toppled Avengers
The strong opening earned Pikachu the number one sport for an opening of a movie based on a video game
UK: Gender Transition Son, 7, And...
The parents said they had supported their seven-year-old child’s transition, going as far as to change their legal status to that of…
Chips Ahoy! Celebrates Mother’...
Your drag momma, whichever momma, whoever you feel or consider your momma, it’s their day today,”
Converse Highlights Partnership...
The 11-year-old gay child who is famous for dressing in drag and dancing in gay nightclubs
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A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
Inside The College Sex-Crazed Final...
In the final days of college, students devise a bucket list of classmates with whom they want to get cozy
Kate Miller-Heidke Sings On Post...
She hopes, will “make people feel less alone, especially with an experience as lonely as depression”.
Book 4 Guys Topics: Fortnite, Weed,...
The four biggest distractions today’s guys face: SCREENS, SUBSTANCES,SEXUAL TEMPTATION,STRUGGLES WITH SELF
4 Battles Every Young Man Must Face
It’s never been harder to be a guy than right now and they need our help! Young men face more distractions to godly…
Getting Parents Involved In Youth...
One of the most common complaints I hear from student pastors is that they are having a hard time getting youth parents…
Distraction The New Enemy Of The...
The rise of media saturation…has ushered in a new age of competition with the gospel for the human gaze
Instagram Removes “Like” ?
What We Can Learn About Leading Students from Instagram
Dealing With Difficult People In...
I’ve often heard that the worst thing about Churches is that they are filled with imperfect people
The Powerful Influence Of Christian...
Moms are a big influence and children’s faith formation
The Definitive List Of Volunteer...
Here’s almost everything you need to know about their roles and expectations…
5 Things Your Volunteers Need From...
Getting yelled at by someone who had been so eager to help, made me learn that I needed to change. Here’s a list…
Asking A Volunteer To Leave
Instead of asking someone to step down completely from a ministry role, there might be an alternative role you can move them…
Volunteers: How To Find Them, Train...
Something is keeping them from serving. What are the barriers that are keeping people from stepping up to serve? Here are a…
7 Tips To Recruiting Volunteers
Ask children’s ministers what their top three ministry needs are, and 99.9 percent will list volunteer recruitment
Thousands Of US Teachers Leaving...
While teachers in America face stagnant wages, a divisive political environment and continued pressure to boost test scores, an expanding marketplace of international…
Teacher Appreciation Week…...
Dozens of national restaurant chains are joining in the celebration giving teachers free food and other discounts
Fatal Drug ODs Surging Among Young...
Overdose deaths among teens and young adults are soaring, having risen from eight in every 100,000 people aged 15 to 24 in…
Selfless’ Student Killed In UNCC...
He just cared more about the people more then himself
‘Generation Lockdown’:...
PSA highlights how active shooter drills have become the new normal
teens stranded in ocean rescued by...
Rescued two miles away from the St. Augustine shore after being stranded for two hours and almost giving up all hope
High School Sprinter Running 9.98...
Matthew Boling, of Strake Jesuit College Prep in Houston, set a 9.98 mark at the Region III-6A track and field event
Schools Declare Support For...
A years-long lawsuit with the school board of Gloucester County in Virginia, which denied him the right to use the boys’ restroom
Be A Regular At Your Local School...
Here are just three benefits that come from attending your local sporting events.
‘Avengers’ Fans Rough Up Man...
The man, who had walked out of the “Avengers: Endgame” and loudly revealed the ending, was roughed up by queuing fans outside…
Flashback: Youth Workers Crossing...
You are just one bad decision from becoming a headline
WA. Could Keep Kids In Booster...
Meaning children shorter than 4 feet 9 inches must sit in a booster seat
Bachelorette Party In Las For...
A list of rules for a bachelorette party in Las Vegas has gone viral for all the wrong reasons
Nicole Kidman ‘Teased’...
Faith is important. She often gets teased by friends for passing her strong belief in God onto her children
Teens Unaware They Are Vaping...
Many people don’t understand the amount of addictive nicotine they’re inhaling with every puff
CITY OF FALLEN ANGELS….Photo...
A glimpse into the world of Los Angeles as seen through the eyes of photographer Estevan Oriol, who is famed for chronicling…
Americans More Inactive, Computers...
Kids aged 6 through 17 need 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily. Regular activity is even recommended for kids as young…
Making Intercession
We may think that no one is standing up for us but this would be inaccurate. Jesus is standing at the right…
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