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Millennial Dating Terms You Ought...
This could be used as a Youth Ministry game
Fatal Car Crashes Higher On 4/20...
Researchers compared…1 week before and after it and found there to be a 12% increase, which represents 142 deaths
Fifty Shades Freed. . .
Walt Mueller….a plea to Christian parents and youth workers
New ‘Peter Rabbit’...
The movie, which earned $25 million and finished second at the box office this weekend,
Book: 4 Views On Pastoring LGBTQ...
I felt like it was the first time I was reading something that gave actual direction on possible approaches to ministry
My Favorite Graphic Creating apps...
But over the past several years there has been 1 app that I have settled into using on a regular basis.
“Building A Youth Worship Team...
Episode 2: A little more practical about the process of building a worship team, what instruments and parts to add and what order to…
“Creating A Sustainable Youth...
In this first episode we talk about why you want to build a team and look at two different approaches to building…
Apologetic Book: The Truth Is…...
The Truth Is: Sharing The Truth of Jesus with Confidence, Conviction, and Compassion
Samson Movie: Passion, Betrayal,...
Good can triumph over evil, and that flawed leaders can turn second chances into positive outcomes
What’s Hot?
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies
Study Finds Kids Are Not...
A new study suggests that contrary to popular opinion, psychiatric medications are not overprescribed for American kids
U.S. Teens Are Rejecting ‘Boy”...
More teenagers are identifying themselves with nontraditional gender labels such as transgender or gender-fluid
Why Gen Z Is Not Prepared To Follow...
New 2018 Barna Group Research Reveals Troubling Trends In Gen Z
Reconsidering “Professional”...
When the call for professionalism and excellence turns people away….. a spirit of elitism has infected the body of Christ
Church Planting As Youth Ministry
The Two Most Disconnected Statistics in the Modern-Day Church
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Proactive Youth Ministry
3 proactive skills we can implement now that will lead to opportunities later
Recapturing The Gospel In Your...
I am realizing that it was a sign that my heart had lost its awe of the gospel and had replaced it…
How We Can Reach Students In A Post...
How We Can Reach Students In A Post-Christian Culture
By: Steven Kozak
My guess is that, like me, you have been there. That time when…
The Sex Talk….When?
Do you really want to trust Google and the Internet as your teen’s key provider of sex education?
Boy Dies After Saving Pal Who Fell...
Anthony Perez, 11, died after he managed to push his friend to safety
Youth Pastors Need To Connect With...
5 Ways Youth Pastors Can Connect With Parents
Grow Numbers
Grow Numbers is a check-in, attendance tracker, and database management software built specifically for Youth Ministry.
Simply Text
Simply Text enables consistent and effective communication across channels to everyone involved in your ministry
Creating Momentum In Youth Ministry
We want to engage teenagers and keep them engaged and coming back all year long, but . . . how?
The A,B,C’s Of Reaching...
The latest Barna report is out and, ouch, Generation Z is the first truly post Christian generation in American history
Nick Foles: A Pastor In Training In...
Foles is taking online seminary classes through Liberty University with the goal of one day becoming a pastor in a high school
Taking Care Of The Introverts In...
…with the youth ministry context because one-third to one-half of the students in our youth ministries are introverted
Why You Shouldn’t Fear...
The reality is that people aren’t looking for perfection, but someone that can introduce them to something bigger
On The Journey
Learn with Adam about growing as a student minister and what it takes to lead a large ministry and develop as a…
5 Promises for The Worried Worker
“Youth workers allow worry rather than mission to consume their thoughts and drain their energy.”
What’s Hot?
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies
Sleepy U.S. Teens Are Running On...
Most American teenagers are plagued by too little sleep, which can hurt their health and their school performance, federal health officials said
Early Periods, Higher Heart Risks?
Women who began having their periods before age 12 were 10 percent more likely to develop heart disease than those who were…
Helping Kids Keep The Faith
Four Research Insights Every Parent Needs to Know
Girl In ‘Slender Man’ Stabbing...
Morgan Geyser, 15…for stabbing a classmate in 2014 in an attack aimed to please the fictional horror character Slender Man
Church vs Sports
Podcast: Surviving The Constant Competition Between Church and Sports
Book: Families And Faith
Families and Faith: How Religion is Passed Down across Generations
Book: The Blessing..Biblical Tool...
Biblical tool that can help YOU (Parents) communicate unconditional love into the lives of your kids
3 Ways To Get Students More...
I’m not just talking about students showing up to things. I’m talking about faces lighting up when an event gets announced and…
Who Is Cardi B
The Life, Music, Philosophy, and Faith of Today’s Top Female Rapper
Super Bowl Party Quiz
We’ve also included a free SlideShow game as an alternative!
“How Can I Become The Best Youth...
3 vital practices of today’s youth pastor
Atheism Doubles Among Generation Z
The influence of Christianity in the United States is waning. Gen Z: they are the first truly “post-Christian” generation.
Forcefield App: Protect Kids From...
Force field support both android and Apple products
India Has 21 Million ‘...
….because couples keep having children until they produce a boy
Entry Points For Youth Ministry
Here are 3 welcome mats, of various sizes that can help youth workers focus their embrace and broaden their outreach.
The History Of Sunday School As An...
Sunday schools emerged two centuries ago to meet working-class children’s needs. How their powerful element of outreach dwindled
Biblical Sexuality Among Families
Sex Education Curriculum for Families and Parent Conversation Guide
Building Spiritual Practices In Our...
Parents, Take Note of the Spiritual Practices Common to Kids Who Flourish As Adults
What’s Hot?
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
Teens And TV
Teenagers who watch more than three hours of commercial TV a day are more likely to eat hundreds of extra junk food…
Cigarettes And Pot Linked To Teen...
Associated with higher odds of psychotic-like experiences, a new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry found.
4 Views On Pastoring LGBTQ...
Effective Ministry to Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, and Questioning Students Among Us
SMARTER Youth Ministry In 2018
Transformative ministries persistently pursue the why of ministry. The reasons why we reach out will always connect more deeply to the heart…
What Matters Most For Our Family...
Of all the factors that influence our kids, family relationship quality impacts a host of outcomes related to their thriving
Don’t Forget Life Skills
We worked to find ways in which to teach them marketable skills. We spent mission trips learning construction. We built habitat houses…
New Year New Budget: What To Do...
If they trust you then you have good standing to ask for support for the things the ministry needs to grow or…
The Lord Will Fight For You…...
“The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” – Exodus 14:14
Why Apple’s Ceo Doesn’t Want...
“I don’t have a kid, but I have a nephew that I put some boundaries on. There are some things that I…
Mom Fights Back Against Miss Use Of...
Activist use photo of disabled girl to promote eugenic abortions
Teenage Screen Addicts Lose Out On...
Smartphones and computers have been linked to lower levels of happiness in teenagers
Where I Went When I Needed...
The church can’t always fix it, but they can help
Why Adolescence Is Twice As Long As...
Adolescence is three times as long as it was in the 19th Century and it’s twice as long as it was in…
What Teen Sexting Reveals About...
Study of sexting among 12- to 18-year-old girls, Sara E. Thomas of Northwestern University analyzed 462 stories posted,
Cosmopolitan’s First-Ever...
The Orange Is New the Black star, 45, graces the February issue of Cosmopolitan South Africa, making her the first-ever openly transgender…
A Theology Of Masturbation
Here’s what David writes about the struggle with masturbation. . .
Helping Strangers May Help Teens&...
When teens step out of their comfort zone to help people they don’t know, they feel confident
The Internet Changing Beliefs About...
The Internet, may decrease the likelihood of a person affiliating with a religious tradition or believing that only one religion is true
Flashback: Technology Use Promotes...
Adolescents are using digital media to promote their sense of belonging and self-disclosure of personal problems
A Fool-Proof System To Follow Up...
How you follow up determines whether or not you’ll see those new students again
What Is Messenger Kids?
Find out what this app is all about and what to watch for
Tide Pod Challenge: What is it?
Teens are eating them as part of a YouTube challenge. Here’s a look at the trending challenge and why it’s so dangerous.
Will Ferrell Joins ...
Will Ferrell Is a Phone-Obsessed Dad in Funny Device-Free Dinner Campaign
Here’s How To Recruit Parents For...
We actually began our program by changing our sign-in and registration processes. We had parents sign an agreement that they’d participate in…
Copyright Infringement And Your...
It’s important from a ministry perspective to get to the bottom of some common misconceptions
Keeping The Communication Lines...
Keeping the Communication Lines Open Nobody will listen to you unless they sense that you like them
Stop Overindulging Your Children
“Dealing with Adult Children.” One of the biggest problems with today’s young…
Early Puberty In Girls May Take...
Girls who enter puberty early — possibly as young as 7 — have a greater risk for developing depression and antisocial behaviors…
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CVS Is Embracing Body Positivity...
80 percent of women feel worse about themselves after looking at beauty ads, and 42 percent of girls in grades one through…
How To Build Snowman Out Of A...
How and Why Did These Snowflakes Appear?
New App Encourages Risqué...
84 percent of the 500,000 FriendO downloads in November were by junior highers
Leading Games For Emerging Adults
Emerging adults may not love every game you present. But they all appreciate fun. So whatever happens, make it fun
Why Student Leadership?
Our students have the potential to do great things and seeing student leaders in action is absolutely incredible
Starting A Student Leadership Team...
5 Steps To Starting A Student Leadership Team From Scratch
Prevent Volunteer Dropout
Five mistakes to avoid when it comes to volunteer retention, as well as ways to correct them
10 Secrets To Keep Your Student...
I can promise that if you do these they will have a better experience on your team.
Constant Distraction
How Smartphones Are Stealing Kids’ Focus from Everyone Around Them
Surviving a Downturn in Youth...
Podcast: Managing this well helps keep you from being discouraged, helps you communicate what success really is for your ministry
Cosmic Adventure Through Science...
Check out the curriculum and four accompanying videos, all available for FREE!
How Much the Typical Kid Gets in...
kids ages 4 to 14 received an average of $454 in allowance over the course of 2017, in addition to cash gifts…
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