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American Teens Still Respect the...
Despite increasing secularization in American culture, a new study found that a majority of teens still have both “respect for and interest…
More U.S. Teens Experiencing...
According to new research, from 2013 to 2014, about one in nine teens in the United States had a major depressive episode,…
Beloit College Mindset List For The...
We have had the NOW generation…get ready for the RIGHT NOW generation, entering college this fall
Why Doubt Needs To Have A place In...
It’s not doubt that is squelching young people’s faith…It’s protective parents who shield teenagers from hard conversations that feel too to navigate
What’s Hot?
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies
Despite Expectations Of Privacy, 1...
The study examined sexting attitudes and behaviors..a national sample of 5,805 single adults between the ages of 21 and 75
Students From 70 Australian Schools...
In one case, one user offered to trade up to 300 nude images of other victims, in exchange for a single nude…
Low Cost, Flavors, Convenience Turn...
Young people try electronic cigarettes out of curiosity about the devices and alluring flavors that range from cotton candy to pizza
Many Millennials Regret Going to...
More than a third of 18- to 35-year-olds say they wish they had not gone to university
A Record 60.6 Million Americans...
In 2014, a record 60.6 million people, or 19% of the U.S. population, lived with multiple generations under one roof
‘Privilege Board’ Gets...
Students and others have mocked it mercilessly on social media. “This makes me wanna go to my safe space!”
VS PINK Model Chase Carter Says Dad...
Victoria’s Secret PINK model Chase Carter shares hilarious story about how her father went nuts after she was scouted at an airport
Teen Pregnancy: School Bans...
“Love affair will surely destroy the life of a young lady student therefore this institution prohibit intimate relationship between a male &…
Values: “Tips For A Healthy...
The Digital Diet Of American Teens…. A helpful Infographic
10 Things Your Son Needs From You
Our job is to raise young people in love and security, but also make sure they are well equipped to leave home…
Millennial Men Today Are Weaker...
Study shows millennial men today are weaker than their dads 30-years ago
“The Federalist Papers,”...
There is no better aid to understanding the principles of constitutional government than The Federalist Papers
10 p.m. Weeknight Curfew For...
(Video) Sheriff Clarke: Police shootings don’t create riots…The social order, tribal behavior and rule of law of the jungle
Come Honor The life And Legacy Of...
The memorial service. In lieu of flowers or gifts please give to the Catalyst Building fund, as a celebration of Joel’s dream
The “Gender Unicorn”…...
The gender unicorn…purple, has a tattoo on its crotch, and it wants to talk to your kids about sex. It’s truly the…
Flashback: Veggie Tales: ...
I looked back..and realized I had spent 10 years trying to convince kids to behave Christianly without actually teaching them Christianity
RIP Joel Stigale: Youth Ministry...
Well done, good and faithful servant!
RIP Joel Stigale: Youth Ministry...
Well done, good and faithful servant!
RIP Joel Stigale: Youth Ministry...
Well done, good and faithful servant!
RIP Joel Stigale: Youth Ministry...
Well done, good and faithful servant!
It was an honor to work with Joel for so many years with Miami…
Flashback: 10 Back To School Kick...
Ahhh school is back in session for some and for others its coming quickly so here are…
Should Parents Be Allowed To Drop...
Should students at either private or public high schools be allowed to call their parent or guardian to ask them to bring…
American College of Pediatricians...
The American College of Pediatricians has released an in-depth report stating that the move to indoctrinate children with the idea that they…
Technology Rules That Teens Would...
Family technology rules is among the first to explore children’s expectations for parents’ technology use — revealing kids’ feelings about fairness and…
Values: Change The Way We Talk To...
Nowadays, I find myself encouraging my teenagers not to think about their daily time with God as something that they do for…
What Teens Need Most From Their...
As adolescents navigate the stormiest years in their development, they need coaching, support, good examples and most of all understanding
Doing Away With Boy And Girl...
One policy allows students to participate in extracurricular activities and overnight field trips based on their gender identity
The Volunteer From Hell
This person has left a trail of destruction at each ministry she volunteers at…. yet new churches keep putting her into positions…
Helping Kids Navigate Through...
How to identify the signs your child is struggling and how to respond in an appropriate way
Churches Take New Security Measures...
“Allahu Akbar!” the unidentified man repeated several times as the unnerved parents drew their infants close and exchanged worried glances
What’s Hot?
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies
Teens & Youth Pastors Struggle...
Teen boys and girls view pornography weekly..pornography also has a grip on an alarming number of pastors and youth pastors
Moms Have Toughest Time When Kids...
Most taxing years for mothers….middle school years are far more challenging
Flashback: Olympic Lesson…&...
Even the best of us with all of our training, preparations, and aspirations can trip up and fall
What Do Young People Really Want In...
Debunking myths about what attracts the next generation
Young Man Killed While Playing...
Someone watching them from the top of a hill that overlooks the park, but it was dark and they were mostly looking…
Most Nighttime Crashes With Teen...
Study suggests, and expanding restrictions on their nighttime driving to include the hours before midnight could save lives.
Teens’ Home Access to Drugs &...
Teenagers who have easy access to drugs and alcohol in the home are more likely to drink and do drugs in their…
“App and Drive” Is The New...
27% of teens today still report texting and driving, a bigger concern is that two out of three teens (68%) admit to…
Gods Call To Youth Ministry In...
My life changed forever one afternoon in 2006 as my car sat at a red light beside a McDonalds across the street…
Fall Planning Ideas For Youth...
Use these ideas as a springboard to create something new in your ministry
Student Punished For Saying ‘...
Todd Starnes reacts to actions taken against a University of Houston student for posting ‘All Lives Matter’ on Facebook
UK: Move Over Youth Culture As...
38% of men said they wish they had spent more time with family or keeping in contact with friends, compared to only…
Study: Popular Kids In Danger In...
Had a 45 percent greater rate of problems due to substance abuse by age 22
Why More Millennials Are Avoiding...
I don’t involve myself in…frat parties and hookup culture. “It’s not like I’m saving myself for anything; it’s more like I’ve been…
Female Genital Mutilation In U.S....
Women and girls in the US who are “at risk of or may have been subjected” to female genital mutilation/cutting increased 3-fold…
Furious Vet Confronts Pokemon GO...
He “snapped” after watching Pokemon GO players stomp around the park, which he viewed as a “lack of respect.”
“After School Satan Clubs”
An After School Satan Club could be coming to your kid’s elementary school
Creating A Youth Ministry Year Plan
It’s that time of year again where many of you start prepping for next season
Childhood is forever changed with...
Sad news straight from our favorite childhood street. Three beloved original cast members of Sesame Street have been let go
#Pokemongo 4 Ways To Engage The...
Are you or your church a Pokestop? How is your ministry using the game to serve the community or meet people where…
Opioids By Injection May Drive HIV...
“It was the largest outbreak that has occurred in the U.S. since the introduction of HIV treatment,”
Best Ministry Job On The Planet
10 reasons why being a youth pastor may be the best ministry job on the planet
Study Shows Teens Have Little...
Millennials aren’t listening to radio nearly as much as older generations, and the drop off in usage and change in behavior is…
Middle School: The New High School...
Teens’ social secrets go deeper than parents think
Serving Parents Who Don’t Go...
Allow me to help shed some light on a couple of truths in relation to unchurched parents, and then recommend some steps…
A Different Kind Of Parent Ministry
God can use parents—even sleep-deprived ones with snot and food on their shoulders—to build up the next generation of leaders
Consider Virtual Reality Church...
New Study Says People Are More Likely to Buy From Brands That Use Virtual Reality
The Resurgence of Demi Lovato
How Will It Affect the Lives of Her Young Fans?
At least 2 dead, 17 Wounded In...
A teen event billed as a “Swimsuit Glow Party” at Club Blu in Fort Myers, local media reported.
Munich Shooting: Teenage Killer Ali...
‘used Facebook offer of free McDonald’s food to lure “teen” victims’
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