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Transgender Athletes Made It An...
When I was forced to race male bodies on the track, colleges didn’t see the fastest female in Connecticut. They saw a…
….Under Fire After Posting Op...
How unfair it was that she and other natural-born girls were beaten out for track and field scholarships by boys claiming to…
Summer Ministry’s C+ Temptation
Youth ministry in the summer has always been a struggle for me. Ministry momentum slows way down because my teenagers re-focus their…
Book: The Pandemic Population
how to lead youth in a crisis. Eight Strategies to Help Generation Z Rediscover Hope After Coronavirus.
Filmmaker Says Christians Are...
Ivie produced the hit documentary films “Emanuel” and “The Drop Box,” and is now creating faith content for Unanimous Media
Chan: Churches Must Bring ‘...
..as increasing numbers abandon Christianity.The world looks at evangelical Christianity as joke
The New Normal: To Care For Gen Z...
Rooted in new research, these 8 tips will help you rebuild trust, understand where young people are at, and exercise empathy.
The State of Religion & Young...
Unpacking the complexity of young peoples’ religious lives, with special features exploring how they feel about politics, careers, and online gatherings
8 Values That Drive America’s...
You’ll come away with a deeper understanding about how you might bring these values to life in your organization.
Faithful Where You Are
Be faithful doing what I feel God has called me to do. Don’t get caught up in comparisons or measuring what I…
America Revolting Against Critical...
Teachers, administrators have designed ‘taxpayer-funded fiefdoms of radicalism’
Teen Baker Helps Those In Need...
Teen’s program now has over 100 volunteers, working with 15 homeless shelters across US
“Ready, Set, Glow” House Party!
“Ready, Set, Glow” is a family-style evening that your family hosts for other families
Critical Race Theory Does Not Add...
California leftists trying to combat ‘racism’ in math classes with social justice racism BS
Barna: Trauma In America
A guidebook to help church leaders minister to people who are hurting
Help Your Child To Cope With...
4 Ways to Help Your Child Cope With Loneliness
Kindergartners Staring At Screens...
Forty-seven percent of low-income families said their kids are turning to screens more often for entertainment during the pandemic
No Room Or Shame In The Suitcase
You’re making the kids feel terrible about you being gone
what your graduate’s show you...
Graduation is an important time. It’s most important for the possibilities that exist for evaluating your ministry. What do I mean? Glad…
Keeping The Faith
The desire to pass on the faith to offspring in a world that does not seem to support that goal can put…
Effective Youth Ministry
Youthworkers. . . I see and hear you in the midst of your ministry frustrations. I’ve been there
Helping Teenagers With Religious...
Religious pluralism doesn’t have to be a youth ministry boogeyman
Teaching Children A Biblical View...
In the U.S., we are daily hearing about, debating, protesting, expressing outrage, and more over “racism.”
Texas To Ban Transgender Drugs,...
Texas law that a person has to be 21 to buy tobacco products.
Why Do We Say ‘Gospel-Centered’...
For the past decade and a half, there has been no bigger buzzword in American evangelical circles than “gospel-centered.”
Returning From Exile: Coming Back...
Here are a few suggestions as we prepare to return from the exile of the pandemic
Help! COVID Shrunk My Youth...
So take heart and be encouraged by who is coming to youth group, the desire and passion God has placed in the…
Four Ways ToHelp Teens Fail Well
Parents, we have the important responsibility of helping our teens prepare for and navigate the failures of life.
One Main Reason Why We Doubled Last...
How did we make this a thing in our ministry?
How To Fire A Volunteer
It could be a tough thing to navigate but it will be a necessary thing that needs to happen for the betterment…
Fauci CDC Summer Camp Guidance &...
Critics say guidance for summer camps lack scientific backing
Teacher Unions Influence CDC To...
CDC Misrepresented Scientific Research To Keep Schools Closed At Kids’ Expense
PragerU Provides Antidote to Left...
PragerU’s Resources for Educators and Parents, dubbed PREP
How Critical Race Theory Is Taught...
…in order to understand institutions such as the law, education, the Constitution, social relations, you have to understand that through the…
12 Great Bible Verses For High...
Too often churches miss the boat on making the most of this important milestone
Free Graduation Devotions
We’ve compiled two graduation devotions to help you celebrate your seniors and encourage them to stay the course in their faith even…
“What Is Youth Ministry?”
Most answers seem to miss out on the bigger picture of why youth ministries exist.
Don’t Set The Wrong Tone For...
As Student Ministry leaders, we are put in a position to be tone setters within our ministries and beyond
Teaching Middle Schoolers
A room full of middle schoolers can be a hard and intimidating environment. Why? Well, for starters, they are easily distracted with…
Teen Suicides Spike During COVID...
“The response to the virus has been worse than the virus itself for our younger people,”
Teen Rocks TikTok….Moving...
“It has definitely been fun getting to have extra sets of grandparents. I plan on staying for quite a while!”
Social Media Use In 2021
These findings come from a nationally representative survey of 1,502 U.S. adults conducted via telephone Jan. 25-Feb.8, 2021
Caitlyn Jenner Speaks Out In...
“I Oppose Biological Boys Who Are Trans Competing in Girls’ Sports – It Just Isn’t Fair”
Mistakes….The Youth Pastor...
Mistakes are the price we pay to get better anything. It’s called learning. As a youth pastor you’re going to make mistakes…
Building Confidence In Your Kids
Instead of individually weeding out the negative thoughts quickly filling her brain, I tried planting positive, never-changing, confidence-building truths in the hopes…
5 Ways To Connect Parents To Your...
How well are you doing with connecting parents to your Youth Ministry?
Successful Parent Ministry is...
I would like to offer I think there are three levels of student ministry leadership influence. Level 1: Youth pastors who minister…
Parent Ministry: Beyond Information
Here are some steps you can take to move beyond providing information and into partnership with parents
LGBT Educator ‘4th Graders Are...
A suburban public school, hosted an LGBTQ+ allyship event last week
Engaging The Talents Of Teens
Have you ever thought that ownership and talents go together? Maybe teens are looking to use their talents?
Whiz Kid Who Offers Free Financial...
Whiz Kid Who Offers Free Financial Advice To Thousands People all over the world looking to learn about stocks, bonds and even…
Letter to My Son Who Is Deciding...
The only sure thing you have in this life is God Himself: You will seek me and find me, when you seek…
Gospel Marks Of A Shepherding...
Parents and teenagers can nurture their relationships because of the grace, mercy, and forgiveness Jesus Christ provides
Double Standard For Teens
Clarence Thomas why teenagers are not fully culpable for homicide but should have an adult’s full right to abortion
How to disciple your children in...
Does your child have big emotions? Big responses to life’s circumstances? Fear. Sadness. Anger. Disappointment. Loneliness
Children Who Bloom in an Instant
Some children who were once the envy of parents everywhere are now the shame of their own
Makiah Bryant attempting to stab a...
Police release bodycam footage showing 15-year-old Makiah Bryant attempting to stab a person before being shot
Dos And Don’ts When Your Son Is...
If you don’t talk to your son, the porn industry will be more than happy to educate him in your place
5 Initiations Your Son Needs From...
We should be intentional with a son’s initiation into manhood. Here are 5 initiations that your son needs from you.
How To Have A Healthy Disagreement...
As your children grow out of infancy and further into childhood, disagreements will become a normal part of life
Book: God Made All of Me
A Read-Aloud Story to Help Children Protect Their Bodies
Book: Talking Back to Purity...
Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality
1 In 6 Parents Allowed Teens To...
Might lead to less misuse or binge drinking in the future, but data do not generally support that conclusion
U.S. Church Membership Falls Below...
Americans’ membership in houses of worship continued to decline last year, dropping below 50% for the first time in Gallup’s eight-decade
How To Start A Youth Ministry In A...
Where do you begin if you’re attempting to launch a new program for teenagers, especially in a smaller congregation?
Should I Stay Or Should I Go Now
Questions To Consider To Stay In Your Youth Ministry
Book: Intentional Youth Ministry
A practical guide that will help you move beyond impression to impact
Should Kids Be Given Trophies For...
Are participation trophies a good or bad thing for young athletes? Former Olympian and LA Galaxy soccer star Cobi Jones shares his…
Sex Change Hormones And Surgeries...
Texas Bill Will Label Parents Getting Sex Change Hormones and Surgeries for Their Children as Child Abuse
Views Of Life’s Meaning And...
Americans are also more likely to contemplate whether they will go to heaven when they die but less likely to strongly believe…
Pew: YouTube Dominates Social Media...
TikTok Now Rivals Snapchat, Twitter
Generation Z Survey Of 7,000 U.S....
20+ years of research U.S. teens GenZ insights
YouTube’s New Parental...
What Parents Should Know About YouTube’s New Parental Controls
Generation Z
They are the young people who will forever be marked as those who came of age during a pandemic
Parents Disguising Kids As Illegal...
So They Can Receive In-Person Teaching
In New Captain America, Steve...
By Red Skull Videos To Take Responsibility, Clean Room
Space Jam 2 Removes Pepe Le Pew..
To Make Room For More Family Friendly Characters
Report: It Is Finished
Multiple extremely reliable sources reported on Good Friday that “it is finished,” with your immeasurably great sin deb
Investigating Jesus For Violating...
Roman Authorities Investigating Jesus
Polish Pastor Chase Police Out Of...
Who came there to shut him down for Rona violations
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