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Priest At Rally For Trump’s...
Priest who gave the benediction at the rally prayed for his safety–just moments before the attempted assassination
Rethinking Partnership With Parents
Confessions of a Struggling Youth Minister
Being Fruitful In Youth Ministry
How Gospel-Centrality Prioritizes Long-Term Fruit in Youth Ministry
“For Better Or Worse.”
The vows are also a commitment to love – not just at the altar, but every day …unconditional choice that makes someone the…
Close-Knit Family, Community Key To...
Teenagers who are part of close-knit neighborhoods and families are less likely to have sex at a young age
Parents, Value Expository Teaching...
I believe there are at least three compelling reasons for consistently teaching through whole passages of Scripture with teens
Let The Anxious Children Sing To Me
New worship music offers today’s young believers a wider range of emotions and greater spiritual depth.
Encouraging Students To Worship...
What happened? It was time for worship through singing and most of their voices were “missing in action.”
Summer Time Youth Ministry:...
What does fall planning look like during the summer months?
Evangelism: Helping Students To...
Our students have the potential to be some of the most powerful evangelists in our churches
Student Barred From Delivering...
Parents say school principal ‘humiliated’ their son, barred him from delivering patriotic election speech
A Parent’s Watchful Eye Keeps...
The fear of being caught reduced substance use by about 40% among a group of 11- to 15-year-olds
Finding A (Real) Christian College
A professor explains why examining a school’s doctrinal statement isn’t enough.
Book About Teens: The Breakthrough...
A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens
Five Things Teens Wish You Knew...
We must reframe the way we view the teenage years
Catechizing Our Kids…A Spiritual...
The marks and characteristics of effective Christian nurture
Parenting: Who’s In Charge?
Gentle, non-judgmental parenting is not good parenting. Have you read Deuteronomy 6 and Ephesians 6?
Parenting Isn’t Easy
No matter how much time and effort we put into preparing for parenthood, there will always be unexpected surprises
Parents Keep Talking To Your Kids...
Teenagers are less likely to drink, smoke or use drugs when parents keep tabs on their activities, according to findings published in…
Study: Drive To Be ‘Perfect’...
Parents striving to be “perfect” will never attain that goal, and the aim isn’t even healthy for their families, a new study…
A Mass Teen Shooting America...
Four teens killed 25 others injured at a birthday party
How We Can Help Solidify Teenagers...
Rites of Passage at Home and in the Church
Parenting And Works Righteousness
Be Careful, Your Kids Are Emulating Your Works Righteousness
Tips to Keep Kids Safe at VBS this...
It’s important to have a VBS safety plan in place
100% Of Sexual Assault Cases In...
Germany: Foreigners responsible for 100% of serious sexual assault cases in Frankfurt, 57.4% of all crimes
Affordable Background Checks &...
With thousands of ministries served across all fifty states we are committed to helping faith-based organizations maintain a safe environment, so they…
Flashback…Book: Get Married…...
Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization
Married People More Likely To Be ...
Married people, parents, and Christians who actively practice their faith enjoy greater happiness, contentment, and quality of life than unmarried couples, agnostics,…
Recapturing Our Lost And...
This was meant to be a free nation under God. As we destroy these conditions, we are losing our young people
Easter Remains High Attendance Day...
The three highest-attendance Sundays for churches—Easter, Christmas and Mother’s Day—have remained the same since 2011
People Open to Church Regardless Of...
Most Americans are open to a variety of denominations of Christian churches, including many people of other faiths or no faith at…
Book..Gospel-Centered Youth...
Focused on viewing all aspects of youth ministry through a gospel-focused lens
Book: God’s Grace for Every...
Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well
Study: Waning Influence Of Religion...
Americans say the role of religion in public life is shrinking and most believe this to be bad for the country.
Holy Week And The Cross
“Trauma,” she says, “is the mission field of the 21st century.”
Empathy Is Passed From One...
“Mothers’ empathy for their teens at age 13 predicted that teen’s empathy for their friends across the adolescent years,”
Delta-8, an unregulated form of THC
Is popular among high school students
Ozzy Osbourne’s Addictive New...
A new track called “Crack Cocaine”…song uses addiction as a metaphor for a toxic relationship
How do I minister to parents?
I’ve got three quick tips that you might implement.
‘The Chosen,’ Season 4…
Returns to Theaters at a Discount Ahead of Easter
The Movie NOAH’S FLOOD
Come and see the most photo-realistic and Biblically accurate film about Noah’s Flood ever produced!
God Has You Here For This...
At this moment. And there has never been a greater time to be involved in the ministry of sharing Christ and his…
Parenting Roller Coaster Teens
Remain Steady in the Lord, With and For Our Teenager
Spurgeon The Forgotten Youth Pastor
Spurgeon…spoke often about the importance and practicalities of ministry to the next generation
5 Ways To Partner With Parents
Partnering with them is the job of a dedicated youth pastor who cares to shepherd the family
Having Faith Conversations With...
When families have healthy faith conversations in the home, the kids stay engaged in their faith when they get older.
Video: Dating: Don’t Waste Your...
Important points on Dating and Relationships
Shepherding Children Through...
The unshakable hope we have in the marvelous light of Jesus
Is It Time To Pass The Kids Online...
Social media presents a “profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.”
How To Get Teens To Listen To Your...
Teens will appreciate parents’ unsolicited advice, but only if the parent is supportive of their teens’ autonomy
Book: Faith Beyond Youth Group
5 Ways to Form Character and Cultivate Lifelong Discipleship
Book: Church Doesn’t End With...
Why Gen Z is Leaving the Church and How to Reach Them
Book: The Christian Man… by...
A Conversation About the 10 Issues Men Say Matter Most
Detrans Documentary: Dangers Of...
DETRANS Doc: serves as a wake-up call to all of us: our children are in danger and it’s up to us to…
You Don’t Have to Give Your Child...
Who is most responsible for the mental health crisis among American teenagers stemming from their use of smartphones and social media platforms?
Turning Gen Z’s Obstacles Into...
We’re hopeful for this next generation. They’re spiritually open, curious, starved for deep connection
When Children And Teens Doubt...
Walking with Children and Teens Through Doubts About Christianity
Why My Teen Hates Your Small Group
Maybe the issue is really just one of expectations
Training Your Volunteers Has Never...
You set the date(s) and invite youth ministry volunteers, we provide the complete training… it’s that easy!
Youth Ministry Roundup
Here are a few things in the youth ministry world this week
Small Church Youth Ministry Ideas
Ideas to Help Your Teen Program Thrive
Trans Player ‘Injures 3...
When the coach saw three more go down in the first half leaving him with five players, he made the call to…
Migrant Teens Behind ‘Heinous’...
HHS Chief Xavier Becerra Subpoenaed for Records on Migrant Teens Behind ‘Heinous’ Crimes Against Americans
The State of Kids and Families in...
For over 20 years we have been helping parents, educators, policymakers, industry leaders, and more understand just how important it is to…
Tell America You Want PragerU In...
Facts, and achievement are no longer a focus. Sign the petition to allow PragerU in schools!
Viral: Teen Car Wash Worker...
Teen car wash worker has lemonade hurled at her, retaliates by spraying pressure hose at rude customer in viral video
Sk8r The Trans Movement Is Erasing...
Sk8r Taylor Silverman: The Trans Movement Is Erasing Women in Sports
Is Marriage So Controversial?
Why is noting married people are happier and kids do better with married parents so controversial?
The Awfulness Of Elite Hypocrisy On...
The privileged classes would never dream of saying one form of family life is better than another. So why are they always…
Book: Get Married….And Save...
Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization
Help Kids Identify Toxic...
Here are some ways you can help them to come to their own conclusions about the health of their friendships.
Teaching Kids To Deal With...
“For every action there is an equally powerful reaction.” What scientists have known for centuries many children seem to have difficulty understanding.
Now, why…
Study: Contributing Factors In...
Positive Relationships W/ Parents, Adults During Childhood Helps Better Mental Health
Pastors Concerned With Growing...
When thinking about ministry difficulties, pastors say they’re most concerned with growing people inside church and reaching those outside it.
Flashback: Inside The Church...
When church switchers change congregations, they have a long list of important factors they are looking for in a new church.
What Grieving Parents Wish You Knew
I asked parents, “How can the church care for and support your other children?”
How Youth Pastors Can Advocate For...
Discover practical tips and strategies on how to approach your church leaders and negotiate a salary increase. Don’t settle for less, learn…
2023 Youth Pastor Compensation...
The “big number” of what youth pastors are making from 2022, and factors determining salary
Arizona’s Students Crush Academic...
With Innovative School Choice Options
The Deconstruction Of Christianity
What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond
On Sale $3. How To Lead When You&...
Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority
How To Get Teens To Listen
‘Emerging adults’ will listen to a parent’s unsolicited advice, but the parent has to lay the groundwork
Tik-Tok A Message From Walt Mueller...
Culture-watcher Mark Bauerlein recently did all of us a favor in his First Things article, “What Parents Can Do About TikTok.
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