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The CDC, Teen Risks, And Who Is...
Fewer high school students are drinking, having sex and using drugs… but still “leaves room for concern.”
I’m A Pastor And I Want You...
When believers approach their individual involvement and commitment in a casual manner it weakens the entire body of Christ and the impact…
‘Gatsbying’ Is The...
You’re doing it all just for the attention of that one person
I’m Not Your Youth Pastor...
Last summer I left that church to take another. I swore to myself that I wouldn’t interfere with my successor’s ministry
The Battle Of Boredom
It never fails, right? Summer shows up, and with it, our kids’ ability to be entertained for longer than five minutes at…
Pen And Paper Beats Laptop For...
Even though technology allows us to do more in less time, it does not always foster learning
The Silent Tragedy Affecting Today...
How to raise mentally healthy children in today’s environment
MTV Awards: Chris Pratt Shares...
The star used his time on stage to share some advice with fans that included references to his faith
Anna Farris’ ex Chris Pratt...
The “Overboard” actress recently admitted that the former couple’s social media presence added to the pressure after their breakup.
20 Camp And Retreat Hacks
Even if you have your plans made here are 20 hacks you could still use to enhance your time away…
Building On The Youth Camp Or...
4 Strategies to Build on the Youth Camp, Conference or Retreat Experience
Video Game Addiction Is A Mental...
The World Health Organization thinks so – but some mental health experts strongly disagree
Book: “Future Faith”
Ten Challenges Reshaping Christianity in the 21st Century”
You Asked: Should I Ditch My...
smartphone’s…endless stream of distractions may be causing more harm than good.
Grace And Truth
How can we maintain that tender balance between grace and truth that marked the life and ministry of our Savior, and must…
More Teens Than Ever Would Try...
One in four U.S. high school seniors would try marijuana or use it more often if it was legal, and that rate,…
People Will Spend More Time Online...
Next year, people around the world will spend more time online than they do watching TV, according to new data from measurement…
For Teens, More Screen Time Tied To...
Greater amounts of daily screen time are associated with more insomnia symptoms and shorter sleep duration among adolescents.
5 Tips For Hosting Next-Level Camp...
And, if Camp is the most important event of our summer, those games need to be next-level. How can I ramp up…
Millennials Reveal Their Top 100...
However, the generation’s favorite brands may not be what you’d guess.
Is Gen Z Prepared To Follow Jesus
Why Gen Z Is Not Prepared To Follow Jesus In A Post-Everything World
Values: Setting Better Examples For...
Ten Ways “Grown-up” Christians Can Set a Better Example for Gen Z on Social Media
Is Gen Z The Most Success-Oriented...
Personal achievement, whether educational or professional (43%), and hobbies and pastimes (42%) are the things most central to Gen Z’s identity.
The Sin Of Silence
The epidemic of denial about sexual abuse in the evangelical church
“Soulcraft”: Rethinking The...
The skills of getting into college undermine the confidence to thrive once there
Study: Depression Striking More...
There’s been a sharp spike in cases of major depression among teens and millennials
What’s Hot?
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies
Selfies And Teenage Body Image
Teens who were more invested in their selfies, spending more time choosing a photo or editing it, were more dissatisfied with their…
What Parents Need To Know About...
15% of young people self-harm. 34% begin between the ages of 17 and 20, can start as young as 12 or even…
Reflections on 34 Years in the...
For the first time in over 3 decades I don’t have “youth” in my title. I feel weird.
Transitioning Out
5 Tips to keep in mind to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Europe’s Christians Are As...
Only 13 percent of American nones say religion is “very important” in their lives; only 14 percent of Western European Christians say…
Gaming Report
For the ninth year in a row, Nielsen has conducted extensive research into how Americans feel about—and consume—gaming.
5 Ways To Connect Parents To Your...
If you desire to have a Youth Ministry that has any real significant influence, you will have to do well at partnering…
How To Get Students To Sign Up For...
7 Secrets to Getting More Students to Sign Up for Your Youth Events
Why Sex Matters
It is always amazing to me that God created physical intimacy in such a way to provide a deep connection with your…
Pot Replacing Tobacco, Booze As...
In an analysis of nationwide surveys from between 20014 and 2014, researchers have found that pot is increasingly replacing cigarettes and alcohol…
What’s Hot?
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies
Kids In High-Risk Situations More...
Experiencing physical or sexual abuse, migration, cannabis consumption, or problematic alcohol use as a child or teen leads to a higher risk…
Dealing With Conflict
Some things in life and ministry that are certain, conflict is one of them. It’s important to learn how to handle them
A New Generation Overthrows Gender
Max, age 13, is agender — neither male nor female. When referring to Max, you don’t use “he” or “she;” you use…
Doughnut Appreciation
Download and cut out the tags we’ve created to let the people your family appreciates
National Donut Day Is Coming THIS...
Here is game to help you celebrate this week with your youth group
Thriving Values Resources For...
Helping You Understand the Times and Know How to Respond
Barna: What The UK Doesnt Know...
Much to celebrate about the work of the Church in the UK. But how are churches perceived by non-churchgoers?
Hebrew Words Every Kid Should Know
Teach your kids Bible stories in the context of your family’s situations. Nothing makes the Bible more clear than real life applications
‘Active Shooter’ Video...
The game allowed players to simulate a school shooting by taking the role of the shooter
Alexa, Tell Me About God
Church of England taps Amazon device to spread Christian message
Don’t Put Your Trust In Anyone...
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7
Transitioning To Greatness
When the class of 2018 heads into their future there will a be a big hole in our youth ministries
7 Habits That Can Lead To Adultery
Like so many couples, they have found themselves in a place they never expected to be and now they’re starting the process…
Teens Exposed To More Junk Food Ads...
The largest study of its kind found teens who were exposed to more junk food advertising consumed more unhealthy foods every week.
Teen Night Owls More Prone To...
Adolescents who are naturally inclined to stay up late at night are more likely to suffer from insomnia as well as behavioral…
“13 Reasons Why” With Walt...
My initial reaction to Season 2 as I was just a few episodes in was this: “They should have put this thing…
Are Smartphones Causing More Teen...
Increases in depression and suicide appeared among teens in 2012 – the same time smartphone ownership became the norm
Social Media Stars More Influential...
More than one third (34%) of kids aged 6-17 consider social media stars* to be among their top role models, outranking the…
Teens Are Choosing Marijuana As...
Youth aged 12-21 dramatically increased first-time consumption of marijuana a over alcohol and tobacco.
Five Ways My Mom Invested the...
I’m a daughter who just graduated from her teens last year. What I do know is that my mother wanted a strong…
Why Teens Are Exhausted And Burnt...
“And we wonder why our young adults are currently being diagnosed with depression and anxiety at staggering and unheard-of rates.”
Parents, It’s Not Your Job To...
In this new video, Paul Tripp—pastor, author, gives a word to parents seeking to shepherd the hearts of their children
Judge: 30-Year-Old Son Must Move...
There are jobs available even for those with a poor work history like you. Get one – you have to work!
Teen Develops ‘Wet Lung’...
There, doctors recorded her issues: cough, difficulty breathing that was worsening by the minute, and sudden stabbing pains in the chest
Police Praise Students For Best...
A car crash into the side of the high school … or the greatest senior prank ever?
Teen Phished His Teachers To Change...
He created a fake website that looked identical to the school’s and then sent emails to teachers in an attempt to get…
Misuse Of Attention Deficit...
There were 156,365 calls to poison control centers for people under 20 who were improperly exposed to ADHD medication
Kanye Urges Fans To Put Down Cell...
The rapper took to take on the idea of consumerism, sharing a documentary named The Century of the Self
New Youth Ministry Job….Enjoy...
It offers a unique opportunity that can be leveraged for impact when approached as an opportunity
Webcast: How Should The Gospel...
The Gospel in the Center webcast is perfect for ministry team building, and personal development you won’t want to miss
Tempted To Compromise The biblical...
Youth Ministry’s Historical Temptation to Compromise on Biblical Truth
Be Prepared For 13 Reasons Why&...
You need to be informed about this series (whether their own teens watch it or not) because the kids will be talking…
Men (15-29) May Be More Selfless...
A recent study asked 630 Canadian men ages 15 to 29 to identify the values they thought all guys should embody
Making sure media doesn’t...
Raising a confident, self-assured daughter who is comfortable with her body is not an easy thing to do these days
The world’s most popular iPhone...
The Chinese mini-music-video social network Douyin was the most downloaded iOS app in the first quarter of 2018
School Gunman….Bullied Loner...
The teen accused of killing 10 people in a mass shooting at his Texas high school
What’s Hot?
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
Too Many Extracurricular Activities...
Parents should be mindful of how much time their children are spending in extracurricular activitie
More U.S. Parents Smoking Pot...
Progress made in limiting kids’ exposure to secondhand smoke could be undermined by the increasing popularity of smoking marijuana among parent
Robot Fills In For High School...
A robot helped a sick high school senior experience graduation from the hospital
Book: Caught In Between
Engage Your Preteens Before They Check Out. A comprehensive strategy for engaging preteens well before they make the transition
Walt Mueller’s Concerns Over...
No, this is not a witch hunt. Nor is it insignificant, petty, and unimportant. It’s about properly tending to the flock.
Flashback: Better Small Group...
6 Ways to Make Small Group Leader Meetings Great
Book: Screenwise
The core message of the book is that kids need mentoring, not (just) monitoring, and that kids deserve more empathy from adults…
Beware The Black Dot: New Text Bomb...
All it takes is for someone to send two strings of text, and for their target to open those texts, and their…
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