…but trust in relationships with religious people is still extremely high
Putnam County Schools administrators telling their staff last week that they could not lead students in prayer.
Hungarian Prime Minister importation of migrants would damage the Christian cultural identity of his country
Parents need to clearly, positively and assertively communicate boundaries to children
SEEN is a two-hour read that gives you practical tools to help kids and teens who are experiencing despair & anxiety.
45 percent of 16-25-year-olds said, “climate-related anxiety and distress is affecting their daily lives and ability to function normally,”
Young people appear to have normal lung function after recovering from COVID-19, new studies find
These girls are brought into the U.S. as wives. It’s not a small number,”
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Two boys in a southwestern Indiana city showed respect when they saw a funeral for an Army veteran last week
Intergenerational Relationships in Our Children’s Lives
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“When I was scared, when I was crying, they gave me hope.”
‘Hegira’ jihad, the Jihad of immigration, which is another manifestation. And we see it very well in Italy
“We live in a world opposed to the ways of God in the areas of money, marriage, sex the unborn, gender, and justice.”
‘Be Afraid of Our Leadership or Lack Thereof’. Other Dad: Biden turned his back on him
At least 1 killed, 9 wounded — including 4 teens — in shootings in Chicago Friday
The need for intergenerational relationships within the Body of Christ has never been greater
The rapper tweeted about what he feels is a double standard. But “you made it about religion and devil”
‘It was a blast’
60% of born again Christians 18 and 39 believe that Buddha, Muhammad and Jesus are all valid paths to salvation
Praying together restores balance and priorities in a marriage because it recognizes that God
Texas commissioner rules
It’s almost like the world forgot “how to people.”
We’re talking about an ideology that pushes 8 year-olds to rank themselves according to their racial and sexual (?!) “privilege,” demonizes people according…
Mt. Vernon School Board Meeting on the coronavirus and historic failures of the CDC and Indiana State Board of Health
“Facebook is shaping the future of religious experience itself, as it has done for political and social life.”
The American College of Pediatricians says the AMA’s call to remove biological sex markers from birth certificates is unscientific.
The entire restaurant stopped what they were doing and stood up alongside the veteran. 3 months after they sang at his funeral
Are your post-quarantine students going to be at your Fall Kickoff?
Perhaps the best way for me to state it is like this: If my grandmothers were ugly, they didn’t know it.
By not requesting written parental consent or offering parents a choice to inspect or opt out of the survey
Perspectives on What Could or Should Be
4 key actions we think have made this open communication possible for our family
5 Important tips
Youth groups exists to establish….
Black households saw the largest jump; their homeschooling rate rose from 3.3% in the spring of 2020 to 16.1% in the fall
Christian student clubs continue to prevail in court against the unjust religious discrimination of university officials
This is a time when they’re defining and clarifying their values. So, listen carefully to them and encourage their questions with phrases…
Do You Know the Answer?
By Jonathan McKee: Guiding Your Kids to Be Wise in a Digital World
Some general guidelines on electronics you can tweak to fit your family and schedule
5 creative ways to keep connected as your students scatter during the summer months
When was the last time you went out of your way to meet with a parent, when their teen wasn’t in any…
“Since the time at home with our kids is short, we have to make the most of it.”
…her own theory of power cannot offer a good reason why using power abusively is wrong
There’s a long, hot summer ahead, but for parents who are sending a child off to college for the first time, these…
…Just as Eugenics Folly Collapsed’
But little girls in particular face a barrage of images…
62 young people, nearly all of them current Denver high school students, came to her starting in August seeking help and protection
Founder of Black Lives Matter chapter reveals he left org after learning ‘the ugly truth’ about BLM
Moore previously pleaded guilty to first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and driving while under the influence
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Over one in four parents of prospective college students feel like their kid isn’t ready for college. While that may not sound…
“This is the most lonely generation,” said Josh Packard, sociologist
They are an angel now
This time of year, backpacks are getting heavy. Masks are getting tight. Patience is wearing thin.
School may be out for your kids, but it’s a perfect time to lean into new ways to support them as they…
Rooted in new research, these 8 tips will help you rebuild trust, understand where young people are at, and exercise empathy.
An Invitation To Simply Be
Deconstructing’ and ‘progressing’
Be faithful doing what I feel God has called me to do. Don’t get caught up in comparisons or measuring what I…
A guidebook to help church leaders minister to people who are hurting
Forty-seven percent of low-income families said their kids are turning to screens more often for entertainment during the pandemic
Because terms aren’t ‘inclusive’ enough
The desire to pass on the faith to offspring in a world that does not seem to support that goal can put…
4 Ways Youth Leaders Should Respond
In the U.S., we are daily hearing about, debating, protesting, expressing outrage, and more over “racism.”
Here are a few suggestions as we prepare to return from the exile of the pandemic
It could be a tough thing to navigate but it will be a necessary thing that needs to happen for the betterment…
Too often churches miss the boat on making the most of this important milestone
As Student Ministry leaders, we are put in a position to be tone setters within our ministries and beyond
“It has definitely been fun getting to have extra sets of grandparents. I plan on staying for quite a while!”
These findings come from a nationally representative survey of 1,502 U.S. adults conducted via telephone Jan. 25-Feb.8, 2021
Mistakes are the price we pay to get better anything. It’s called learning. As a youth pastor you’re going to make mistakes…
I would like to offer I think there are three levels of student ministry leadership influence. Level 1: Youth pastors who minister…
A suburban public school, hosted an LGBTQ+ allyship event last week
Have you ever thought that ownership and talents go together? Maybe teens are looking to use their talents?
The only sure thing you have in this life is God Himself: You will seek me and find me, when you seek…
Does your child have big emotions? Big responses to life’s circumstances? Fear. Sadness. Anger. Disappointment. Loneliness
If you don’t talk to your son, the porn industry will be more than happy to educate him in your place
Becoming Your Kids’ Go-To Person About Sex
A Read-Aloud Story to Help Children Protect Their Bodies
Americans’ membership in houses of worship continued to decline last year, dropping below 50% for the first time in Gallup’s eight-decade
Where do you begin if you’re attempting to launch a new program for teenagers, especially in a smaller congregation?
TikTok Now Rivals Snapchat, Twitter
20+ years of research U.S. teens GenZ insights
To Make Room For More Family Friendly Characters
Multiple extremely reliable sources reported on Good Friday that “it is finished,” with your immeasurably great sin deb
Flashback: 5 Things to think about
Video: The girls, ages 3 & 5, were left miles from the nearest residence
This family-connected generation model calls for youth ministers to better intertwine families into ministry programming.
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I wonder if we have mistaken people growing in faith actually by seeing people enjoy themselves more
In other words, some youth pastors are hardly working while others are working really hard
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And that little girl is gonna go to work in sex-trafficking and that little girl is going to pay off all your…
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