When he was 11 or 12, his route to school took him past “pimps, prostitutes” and through a graveyard
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I didn’t realize how anxious I would feel. My mind raced with thoughts like: What if the group doesn’t grow?
The more time you can invest in your leaders this way, the more likely your fall is going to start off strong
Our kids are watching us!
Younger Christians are more keen to recognize sexual abuse—and less likely to put up with it
“You think parenting is hard now? Just you wait.”
“having access to abortion should be your right, regardless of your parents’ beliefs.”
Cheerios and Nature Valley products, test positive for herbicide that may increase the risk of cancer
Donated 1,033 pieces of PB&J to nine schools including her own
I wish I had read this book before I went to college, and would encourage any incoming college students to read it
A great Gospel centered book for youth workers parents and students heading to college
When you invite students to be co-creators of their own ministry, it boosts their ownership of and commitment to what you are…
Same School that was prohibiting all Christmas-related symbols, including candy canes, Christmas carols, and red and green items, at the school
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His dad passed away earlier and wasn’t sure where he would get his next meal. Earned 3M in scholarships
Three reasons why people aren’t showing up
Teens with ADHD are significantly more likely to get into a car crash than their peers.
In fact, that month-long stretch is actually a marker of my own spiritual weakness. Because rest is an important part of what…
Died in the arms of her mommy at age 7
So, how do you prepare your offspring for adulthood? Here are some suggestions
It puts the full force and influence of the federal government enforcing this law and opposing Christian beliefs
Instead of putting together an event to bring people together to mourn, the gun control group brought in activists and Colorado politicians
She hopes, will “make people feel less alone, especially with an experience as lonely as depression”.
How to Keep Your Kids Safe
One of the most common complaints I hear from student pastors is that they are having a hard time getting youth parents…
I’ve often heard that the worst thing about Churches is that they are filled with imperfect people
Something is keeping them from serving. What are the barriers that are keeping people from stepping up to serve? Here are a…
Ask children’s ministers what their top three ministry needs are, and 99.9 percent will list volunteer recruitment
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While teachers in America face stagnant wages, a divisive political environment and continued pressure to boost test scores, an expanding marketplace of international…
Dozens of national restaurant chains are joining in the celebration giving teachers free food and other discounts
He just cared more about the people more then himself
You are just one bad decision from becoming a headline
Many people don’t understand the amount of addictive nicotine they’re inhaling with every puff
We may think that no one is standing up for us but this would be inaccurate. Jesus is standing at the right…
Vandals and arsonists have targeted French churches in a wave of attacks that has lasted nearly two months
“Wow, look at all these new folks,” you think. “I can’t wait to see them next week!”
Children who are read 5 books a day from birth will begin kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million more words than kids…
George Lockhart
How we can help graduating students transition to the next area of life
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“I think it contributed. I wouldn’t say that was the main reason. I think it was some sort of chemical imbalance. I think…
When I was young I planned without regard for a typical family’s calendar and budget
I’ve admittedly wondered on many occasions how my kids will remember me
If your goal is to better engage students, check out my three observations below
Prince Harry said game companies are working “to keep you in front of a computer for as long as possible.” For their…
Parents and teachers, are drained by their daily workload, some schools and districts are rethinking how homework should work
On the other hand, it’s a film that will teach, promote, and affirm those sexual attitudes, mores, and behaviors
Seeing and Knowing God’s Word
The scan unearthed a camera, and subsequently a live feed. From the angle of the video, the family tracked down the camera
Here is a hard truth that we must face: we can’t lead anyone further than we have gone ourselves. It’s hard because,…
Yes, the very students who Mom or Dad intended to give an advantage—thanks to payoff money—now cannot even attend class
A teenager or young adult is going to ask you a tough question about God that you can’t answer…
More Than Dodgeball starring Doug Fields and Josh Griffin of Download Youth Ministry, in more than 190 countries
How to Use Theme Nights
Griffin’s YouTube which showed him beating a popular Fortnite gamer. The video got 7.5 million views.
As part of Pew Research Center’s research into Americans’ digital lives, they surveyed over 1,000 parents of teens to better understand their…
No one will be able to see this scene and then say they “don’t know” the truth about abortion
Women passengers rally to protect teenage girl from airplane ‘creep’
Shallow surface-level attraction is the currency in porn, and we’re here to say that’s cheap. Hold out for something real—hold out for real love.
Teens today are spending their time differently than they did a decade ago. They’re devoting more time to sleep and homework, and…
Is TikTok safe? How does it work? And can I do a duet with my kid? Everything you need to know about…
Happiness and mental health are highest at a half-hour to two hours of extracurricular digital media use a day; well-being then steadily…
Why is it every time I teach at a youth leadership convention, the audience is comprised of 75% females?…
Almost eight in 10 young teenage girls say that pressure from social media is one of the main reasons for mental ill-health…
A realistic insight into how your youth view their faith
One of the greatest myths of leadership is that you must be in charge in order to lead
Welcoming teenagers as they walk in the door is one of my most important ministry practices
Steven Argue & Kara Powell
A growing body of evidence supports the idea that alcohol exposure early in life has lasting effects on the brain and increases…
Buy a second phone
Parents will be your greatest supporters or your biggest hurdle
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West, talk with Kara Powell about her new book: Growingwith
VBS is needed now more than ever, at a time when more and more families have no access to the gospel
More comfortable online than out partying, post-Millennials are safer, physically, than adolescents have ever been. But they’re on the brink of a…
Amazing resource for youth pastors regarding compensation, raise, taxes, housing allowance, and other pieces of the financial side of ministry.
Children with the greatest need for a supportive community were the most likely to feel unwelcome
I actually would allow my kids more freedom in their high school years to explore and express their questions about faith
Five signs your church isn’t ready for the future
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What My Daughter Would Say to Her Younger Self NoEating Disorder
In a survey of nearly 1,000 teens ages 13 to 17, 70 percent say anxiety and depression are critical issues among their peers,…
Her mom had been posting photos of her, without prior approval, for much of her life
A female runner who failed to qualify or state is calling for the rules to change
It’s that time of the year in which we take a good look at our ministry and begin to work through our…
If I can go back and do it all over I would do this
A place where you could be certain no minors would see pornography — nowadays they’re all watching on their phones
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Here’s a list of some of our favorite books for church leaders that are building a family ministry in their church.
Kids who had vaped were four times more likely to experiment with cigarettes
They met in homes and discipleship started booming. Kids began growing, getting connected, inviting more friends. Numbers grew.
Taditional youth group night was becoming less effective, we did also notice that home groups were becoming more effective
Give up the unhealthy — yet popular — parenting practices that are robbing kids of mental strength
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