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Beto O’Rourke’s Plan To Destroy...
The government…. signaled that Christian schools may soon be treated like racists for …view of marriage
‘Weed Moms’ Are The New...
Marijuana-using moms are stepping out of the shadows and proudly extolling the virtues of cannabis
What Middle Schooler‘s Are Like
I have worked with middle school students in educational, athletic, and ministry settings for more than 14 years now
Mental Health: Impact Of Social...
It emerges that Instagram is the social media platform with the most negative effect on the psychological state of young people
10% Of Christian Twentysomethings...
There are four kinds of twentysomething “exiles” making their way in our current day and age
Suicide Prevention
Insights and resources for parents and youth workers
3 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hit...
More than 1.7 million cases of chlamydi, About 580,000 gonorrhea cases, syphilis about 35,000 cases
Teen Beauty Spending Plunges…...
Piper Jaffray’s 38th semi-annual teen survey analyzed 9,500 responses across 42 states
Elem. Student Against Question...
Leading the curriculum company to apologize and remove the question from their materials
250,000 Students In US Participate...
As part of a faith-filled initiative by fellowship of Christian athletes to pray, read their Bibles, and “open up their life to Christ
UK: Mandatory “Self-Touching”...
This sexualisation of our children is just totally inappropriate. They are calling it self-touching and they won’t use the term masturbation
Sesame Street New Puppet Who’...
Sesame Street has introduced the subject matter of addiction, using a bright green puppet named Karli to let young viewers know grown-up…
Flashback:LGBT labeling Christians...
It is those who hold traditional values, the LGBT activists claim, that are directly responsible for gay and trans suicides
Relational Youth Ministry
Often times adult volunteers want to be liked by students, so they cross the line between friend and mentor
Parenting Middle School Kids
8 Conversations to have with your new middle school student
FIRED! Part 1: Lies They Say When...
FIRED! 5 Lies You Are Told When You Are Let Go From A Church
3 Cultural Changes As A Youth...
“Do you think you’ll ever change the night of youth group? My son/daughter is just too busy and they’re missing out.”
Dealing With Criticism
If you’re a youth worker you can’t escape it, you will be criticized
What Real Forgiveness Looks Like
What’s Hot?
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
Sticking To One Sport Could Up...
New research finds kids who concentrate on only one sport may be at risk for stress fractures, tendinitis and knee injuries
Flashback: Teens Who Hold Off On...
Teens who don’tdate are happier, less depressed, and more adept at dealing with a variety of social situations
Youth Ministries Working Together
A Kingdom-minded ministry is about reaching kids for Christ and plugging them into the local church…not your local church
Engaging Kids About Pop-Culture
Dare I say most, of the kids we work with are not coming to church with a deep desire for God’s Word
Why Christians Reject Kanye’s ...
Kanye West may have come to Jesus — but some Christians aren’t buying the born-again “Yeezus.”
Serious Bible Study Is for Teens,...
For too long I saw daily Bible reading and Bible study as part of some contract with God
Social media influencing young boys...
Book: boy‘s body Sport health and physical activity
Excessive Screen Time linked To...
A new study is warning parents that excessive screen time may be behind a stunning rise in children who need prescription glasses.
Helping Your Son Escape Porn
The average age a kid first encounters porn is at age 13, and that’s just the average. Some kids see porn as…
Video: Types Of Parents In The...
Every parent can probably relate to this video. It’s just a fun way of looking at the types of parents in the…
Girl Recants Accusation White Boys...
“To those young boys and their parents, we sincerely apologize for the pain and anxiety these allegations have caused,”
The Boy Who Stood At The Flagpole...
“God, as people drive by, let them wonder, let their hearts be pricked.”
Update & Arrests:Teen Stabbed...
7 More Arrested In Long Island Teen’s Fatal Stabbing
eBook: 9 Ways Socialism Will...
Socialism opposes the American Dream, Who suffers the most under socialism, How socialism creates dependence instead of freedom
The Youth Pastor Compensation...
One way you can help out your brothers and sisters is by sharing this survey to your network and on other social…
Teacher Reassigned Over Quiz About...
My reaction was very disappointing. It is an obvious example of indoctrination in our school systems, where teachers are forcing their opinions…
‘A Doll For Everyone’:...
The doll can be a boy, a girl, neither or both, and Mattel, which calls this the world’s first gender-neutral doll
2 Theatres Banning Costumes For ...
If you’re looking to dress up as your favorite Batman villain next weekend, you may need to double-check which theater you’re going…
Youth Sports Referees Quitting,...
Youth sports officials and referees are throwing in their whistles at record rates
The Terrifying Side Of Kids...
Nature Valley asked them (three generations) one simple question, “What did you like to do for fun as a kid?”
Social Media—Your Secret Weapon...
Would you believe that social media could be one of the handiest tools you have in your youth leader tool belt?
Teen Brain Development Link To Car...
A new study suggests that development of the adolescent brain — in particular, working memory — may play a critical role in…
Physically Active Students Perform...
Therefore, no causal interpretations can be made. However, the results
4 Questions To Ask About Your...
What is one thing (if any) that we should consider killing in the new year? What is one thing (if any) we…
Better Planning For A Better Fall
Here are a few enhancements that you can make to your planning that will help your group to do better in the…
5 Fall Events Student Ministries...
5 fall events….reach new students and introduce them to what your ministry is all about
How To Plan A Successful Fall...
6 Secrets to Planning a Wildly Successful Fall Festival
Flashback: Christianity On Campus A...
How can students to reach their campus for Christ and change the culture if they can’t articulate their own convictions?
Young Life Voted Off Campus At Duke
Private universities don’t have the same obligations under the First Amendment’s free exercise clause that a government entity does.
Prayer Meetings At School...
The high school hosted a prayer breakfast and sermon for football players provided by a local church
District Under Fire For High School...
A school district in Tennessee is under fire because two of its students were baptized on school property after football practice on…
Cheerleaders On Probation After...
A North Carolina cheerleading squad is in trouble after displaying signs supporting President Donald Trump at a football game
Flashback: Being Strategic This...
How to Strategically Scope and Sequence your Year
Peanut Butter and Pickle Sandwich...
Hostess is taking a risk with its new Peanut Butter and Pickle Sandwich Twinkies
Elementary Students Sent To ER For...
Parent arrested after her child brings THC laced candy to school and shares it with classmates
Building Confidence In Kids
Most parents are parenting their children based off of their owninsecurities. Not what’s best for their child’s actual future.
Is The Amino App Safe?
A complete app review for parent complete app review for parent
School Shootings Students/Teachers...
The thought a school shooting has become such a real terror that some students and teachers are writing their last will and…
How Homeschoolers Are Saving...
The Rise of the Bible-Teaching, Plato-Loving…
Cultural Damaging Curriculum...
If you control the schools, you eventually control the direction of the culture
Parents Are Irate Over Forced...
In 4th grade, students learn gender is “self-defined,” and, in grade 5, they learn “there are many gender identities” and are introduced…
TikTokers Are Gluing Their Lips
That said, while this newest trend probably won’t facilitate the bruising
Kids….“I Hope You Suffer”
Suffering is the fertile ground for great growth in character, wisdom, and virtue. Suffering grows our dependence on God while undermining our…
4 Ways To Help Kids Deal With...
Life Skills that Build Emotional Resilience
4 Ways To Keep Your Youth Pastor...
Being a youth pastor at one church for the entirety of my ministry career is one of the greatest blessings of my…
Fat Teen Boys More Prone To Heart...
Data from nearly 1.7 million men in Sweden born between 1950 and 1987 who had extensive physical exams when they entered mandatory…
Risk Takers Just Wanna Have Fun
Adolescent risk-taking and prosocial behaviors are likely related and that both behaviors may be motivated by teenagers’ efforts to have fun
What’s Hot
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
Gun Used In Argument B/W Pastor &...
A “minor conflict” between the wives of a pastor and youth pastor at a West Virginia church resulted in gunfire, leading to…
How To Improve Your Youth Ministry...
7 simple ideas youth leaders from across the nation have shared with me that will help improve your youth ministry program
Engaging Kids About Pop-Culture
A song on the top of the charts, a new Netflix show everyone is binging, a new trend everyone…
Teenage Heroes Ran Into Burning...
Dillard and Nate managed to save a family of four thanks to their quick thinking
Marriage Is for Mission
But ministry that is pursued by a married couple requires unity. Nothing derails the mission quite like disunity
Justin Bieber Leads Worship At...
Having trust in Jesus at your worst times is the absolute hardest. But he is faithful to complete what he started
Justin Bieber Opens Up About Fame...
I started doing pretty heavy drugs at 19 and abused all of my relationships
The Facts About Teen Suicide And...
Teen suicide is the highest in history — 14.46 per 100,000 for young people between 15 and 24
Teen Relationships Go Virtual
The result is a number of teens who have a boyfriend or girlfriend whom they’ve never met and never get to see…
Where Kids Spend Time Online
83% use YouTube, 21% use Twitter, 38% use What’s App, 33% use Instagram, 35% use Facebook, 34% use Snapchat
Teen’s Hilarious Costume Pranks...
Why, We get our haircuts together and ride to church and practices together, he is my little brother and best friend
Heroin Disguised As SweeTARTS
Most drug users are careless, if a child gets these, they are going to think they are candy
‘SpongeBob’-Shaped...
Police warning parents of ecstasy pills look like children’s cartoon characters
Middle-Class And Poor Kids Are...
The typical family spends about $700 a year on fees, equipment and more, but some spend up to $35,000
The Perfect Shot
Teenager makes one in 1 million shot with soccer ball into moving car
Respecting Teens With Disabilities
Ask yourself if you are treating them with the dignity and respect that you would expect to receive.
Churches Could Win Back Teens Like...
Many Christian denominations are too deeply rooted in tradition. We find it a turnoff
Largest Public School In The...
You’re constantly comparing yourself to other women on your feed and it definitely takes a toll on your self-image
California High School Students...
What’s clear is, we have a problem and we’ve had a problem for a long time
Flashback: Children ‘Immersed in...
“Then Kyle replied, ‘Shut up, mom. You don’t know what you’re talking about.’ … Kyle is 10 years old.”
Flashback: The Problem With...
…….“Expect kids to behave like adults, but you should not give them the authority of an adult.”
Sheriff Warns Parents 15 Apps Used...
Social media has made it easier than ever for predators to connect with children. He said that means parents have to be more…
8 Steps to Planning a Good Parent...
OK, we get it, we are supposed to connect, engage and release parents to be the primary disciplers of their teenagers
Why I Wish We Hadn’t Lived...
We started our “serious” relationship with a lack of commitment
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