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Is Generation Alpha Doomed?

on September 1, 2024 by

How can you and I make an impact on this generation? I’m glad you asked! Let’s take a look!

Flashback: Parent Ministry For The...

on September 1, 2024 by

Welcome to the new school year!

Marijuana Is Too Strong Now…Not...

on September 1, 2024 by

Teens, experiencing short- and long-term “marijuana-induced psychosis,” with consequences including hospitalizations

Widest Gender Gap Among Gen-Z...

on September 1, 2024 by

Young voters have the greatest gender divide compared to every other age group by 51 points

DC Family Lose Custody After...

on August 24, 2024 by

The lawsuit…negligence, inflicting intentional emotional distress and discriminating against someone based on their religion

Another State Removes Kid B/C...

on August 24, 2024 by

The couple also allege their religious freedoms were ignored and their civil rights violated when CPS opted to put the teen in…

Priest At Rally For Trump’s...

on July 15, 2024 by

Priest who gave the benediction at the rally prayed for his safety–just moments before the attempted assassination

Rethinking Partnership With Parents

on July 15, 2024 by

Confessions of a Struggling Youth Minister

Being Fruitful In Youth Ministry

on July 15, 2024 by

How Gospel-Centrality Prioritizes Long-Term Fruit in Youth Ministry

“For Better Or Worse.”

on June 19, 2024 by

The vows are also a commitment to love – not just at the altar, but every day …unconditional choice that makes someone the…

Communication: Remind You Of Anyone...

on June 19, 2024 by

It’s Not About the Nail

Close-Knit Family, Community Key To...

on June 19, 2024 by

Teenagers who are part of close-knit neighborhoods and families are less likely to have sex at a young age

Parents, Value Expository Teaching...

on June 9, 2024 by

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

on June 9, 2024 by

New worship music offers today’s young believers a wider range of emotions and greater spiritual depth.

Encouraging Students To Worship...

on June 9, 2024 by

What happened? It was time for worship through singing and most of their voices were “missing in action.”

Summer Time Youth Ministry:...

on May 23, 2024 by

What does fall planning look like during the summer months?

Evangelism: Helping Students To...

on May 23, 2024 by

Our students have the potential to be some of the most powerful evangelists in our churches

Student Barred From Delivering...

on May 23, 2024 by

Parents say school principal ‘humiliated’ their son, barred him from delivering patriotic election speech

A Parent’s Watchful Eye Keeps...

on May 21, 2024 by

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

on May 21, 2024 by

A professor explains why examining a school’s doctrinal statement isn’t enough.

Book About Teens: The Breakthrough...

on May 21, 2024 by

A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens

Five Things Teens Wish You Knew...

on May 21, 2024 by

We must reframe the way we view the teenage years

Catechizing Our Kids…A Spiritual...

on May 15, 2024 by

The marks and characteristics of effective Christian nurture

Parenting: Who’s In Charge?

on May 15, 2024 by

Gentle, non-judgmental parenting is not good parenting. Have you read Deuteronomy 6 and Ephesians 6?

Parenting Isn’t Easy

on May 15, 2024 by

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...

on May 13, 2024 by

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’...

on May 13, 2024 by

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...

on May 13, 2024 by

Four teens killed 25 others injured at a birthday party

How We Can Help Solidify Teenagers...

on April 12, 2024 by

Rites of Passage at Home and in the Church

Christian Universalism And GenZ

on April 12, 2024 by

Andrew Slay

Resources For Summer Youth Ministry...

on April 11, 2024 by

….as you prepare for Summer

How Do Our Kids Stay Christian?

on April 11, 2024 by

By Cameron Schaffer

Parenting And Works Righteousness

on April 11, 2024 by

Be Careful, Your Kids Are Emulating Your Works Righteousness

Tips to Keep Kids Safe at VBS this...

on March 29, 2024 by

It’s important to have a VBS safety plan in place

100% Of Sexual Assault Cases In...

on March 29, 2024 by

Germany: Foreigners responsible for 100% of serious sexual assault cases in Frankfurt, 57.4% of all crimes

Affordable Background Checks &...

on March 29, 2024 by

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…...

on March 28, 2024 by

Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization

Married People More Likely To Be ...

on March 28, 2024 by

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...

on March 28, 2024 by

This was meant to be a free nation under God. As we destroy these conditions, we are losing our young people

Hero Teen Saves 100+ People In...

on March 26, 2024 by

Video

Easter Remains High Attendance Day...

on March 26, 2024 by

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...

on March 26, 2024 by

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...

on March 25, 2024 by

Focused on viewing all aspects of youth ministry through a gospel-focused lens

Book: God’s Grace for Every...

on March 25, 2024 by

Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well

Study: Waning Influence Of Religion...

on March 25, 2024 by

Americans say the role of religion in public life is shrinking and most believe this to be bad for the country.

Maundy Thursday

on March 23, 2024 by

George Lockhart

Holy Week And The Cross

on March 23, 2024 by

“Trauma,” she says, “is the mission field of the 21st century.”

Empathy Is Passed From One...

on March 23, 2024 by

“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

on March 22, 2024 by

Is popular among high school students

JUST JESUS?

on March 22, 2024 by

Walt Mueller

Ozzy Osbourne’s Addictive New...

on March 22, 2024 by

A new track called “Crack Cocaine”…song uses addiction as a metaphor for a toxic relationship

How do I minister to parents?

on March 20, 2024 by

I’ve got three quick tips that you might implement.

‘The Chosen,’ Season 4…

on March 20, 2024 by

Returns to Theaters at a Discount Ahead of Easter

The Movie NOAH’S FLOOD

on March 20, 2024 by

Come and see the most photo-realistic and Biblically accurate film about Noah’s Flood ever produced!

Successful Succession Requires More...

on March 15, 2024 by

By Eric Geiger

God Has You Here For This...

on March 15, 2024 by

At this moment. And there has never been a greater time to be involved in the ministry of sharing Christ and his…

Next Generation Evangelism

on March 15, 2024 by

3 Approaches and a Way Forward

Parenting Roller Coaster Teens

on March 13, 2024 by

Remain Steady in the Lord, With and For Our Teenager

Spurgeon The Forgotten Youth Pastor

on March 13, 2024 by

Spurgeon…spoke often about the importance and practicalities of ministry to the next generation

5 Ways To Partner With Parents

on March 13, 2024 by

Partnering with them is the job of a dedicated youth pastor who cares to shepherd the family

Having Faith Conversations With...

on March 1, 2024 by

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...

on March 1, 2024 by

Important points on Dating and Relationships

Who’s Marriage Material?

on March 1, 2024 by

6 Signs He or She Isn’t Marriage Material

Shepherding Children Through...

on February 28, 2024 by

The unshakable hope we have in the marvelous light of Jesus

Is It Time To Pass The Kids Online...

on February 28, 2024 by

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...

on February 28, 2024 by

Teens will appreciate parents’ unsolicited advice, but only if the parent is supportive of their teens’ autonomy

Book: Faith Beyond Youth Group

on February 27, 2024 by

5 Ways to Form Character and Cultivate Lifelong Discipleship

Book: Church Doesn’t End With...

on February 27, 2024 by

Why Gen Z is Leaving the Church and How to Reach Them

Book: The Christian Man… by...

on February 27, 2024 by

A Conversation About the 10 Issues Men Say Matter Most

Book: Your First 100 Days In...

on February 26, 2024 by

And the 40 Years that Follow

Detrans Documentary: Dangers Of...

on February 26, 2024 by

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...

on February 26, 2024 by

Who is most responsible for the mental health crisis among American teenagers stemming from their use of smartphones and social media platforms?

Who’s Afraid of the Teenage Years...

on February 26, 2024 by

by Tim Challies

Turning Gen Z’s Obstacles Into...

on February 26, 2024 by

We’re hopeful for this next generation. They’re spiritually open, curious, starved for deep connection

When Children And Teens Doubt...

on February 26, 2024 by

Walking with Children and Teens Through Doubts About Christianity

Why My Teen Hates Your Small Group

on February 22, 2024 by

Maybe the issue is really just one of expectations

Training Your Volunteers Has Never...

on February 22, 2024 by

You set the date(s) and invite youth ministry volunteers, we provide the complete training… it’s that easy!

Youth Ministry Roundup

on February 22, 2024 by

Here are a few things in the youth ministry world this week

Small Church Youth Ministry Ideas

on February 21, 2024 by

Ideas to Help Your Teen Program Thrive

Trans Player ‘Injures 3...

on February 21, 2024 by

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’...

on February 21, 2024 by

HHS Chief Xavier Becerra Subpoenaed for Records on Migrant Teens Behind ‘Heinous’ Crimes Against Americans

DISCERNING CULTURE. . . AND...

on February 20, 2024 by

By Walt Mueller

The State of Kids and Families in...

on February 20, 2024 by

For over 20 years we have been helping parents, educators, policymakers, industry leaders, and more understand just how important it is to…

How the Average Kid Gets Sex...

on February 20, 2024 by

Top 6 Ways to Protect Them

Tell America You Want PragerU In...

on February 19, 2024 by

Facts, and achievement are no longer a focus. Sign the petition to allow PragerU in schools!

Viral: Teen Car Wash Worker...

on February 19, 2024 by

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...

on February 18, 2024 by

Sk8r Taylor Silverman: The Trans Movement Is Erasing Women in Sports

Is Marriage So Controversial?

on February 16, 2024 by

Why is noting married people are happier and kids do better with married parents so controversial?

The Awfulness Of Elite Hypocrisy On...

on February 16, 2024 by

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...

on February 16, 2024 by

Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization

Help Kids Identify Toxic...

on February 15, 2024 by

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...

on February 15, 2024 by

“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...

on February 15, 2024 by

Positive Relationships W/ Parents, Adults During Childhood Helps Better Mental Health

Book: Love Thy Body

on February 9, 2024 by

Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality

Pastors Concerned With Growing...

on February 8, 2024 by

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...

on February 8, 2024 by

When church switchers change congregations, they have a long list of important factors they are looking for in a new church.

Non-religious Americans Near 30% In...

on February 8, 2024 by

More ‘nones’ than Catholics

What Grieving Parents Wish You Knew

on February 7, 2024 by

I asked parents, “How can the church care for and support your other children?”

How Youth Pastors Can Advocate For...

on February 7, 2024 by

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...

on February 7, 2024 by

The “big number” of what youth pastors are making from 2022, and factors determining salary