Leading teens through consumer culture
How Sellers Create New Generations of Buyers
Shepherding Teenagers (And Parents) Through “Let Down” Moments
Right to Worship Resolution passes NY City Counci
Notes to Students Who Have Gone “Too Far”
41% of master’s of divinity graduates expect to pursue full-time church ministry
Recognizing Seniors in Student Ministry and the Church
Send Network Student Ministry Google Hangout
From The Skit Guys
I spoke at the Jr High Ministry at my church you cant let fear rule your life especially if Jesus is…
“This is the largest long-term study of bullying behavior,”
Austin McCann
Book Review
But advocacy groups arguing that many juveniles housed with adults are afraid to report sexual abuse
Lots of news from The Summit and the youth cartel
Before completely giving his daughter away one father had a few words he needed to say
25% are on a pathway to human thriving and the rest has fallen behind. They are lost, confused, medicated and alone.
THE YOUTH CULTURE REPORT BLOG
By Rachel Blom
Just today I read an article about the so-called ‘cinnamon challenge’, where teens have to swallow a spoonful…
Tim Schmoyer
How have you seen the cultural call of tolerance limit the role of mentors to this generation of students?
If 1000 people who read this gave $50, we could raise $100,000 so that even more young people can develop a lifelong…
Join us live for a free live webcast with the Search Institute’s Family Assets expert Gene Roehlkepartain
Parents are the most influential person in your children’s faith journey, lets equip them to be spiritual leaders for their kids
If a child is going to accept your faith as his own, he must see it lived out..In YOU!
It started with my daughter’s Instagram account. I Didn’t Even Know She Had It
Doug fields & Jonathan Mckee Team Up To Help Parents Teach Their Kids Responsibility
Group: Children’s Ministry
JIFA Travel is your full service travel agency. We can help get you to the summit, your next mission trip
Due to a lack of clarity and accountability,the goals of youth ministry will always be difficult to reach
It’s not just about assumed popularity anymore. It’s explicit. It’s quantifiable.
I know there are many things student pastors must learn to do well, but these are the ones I have been thinking…
“He doesn’t want larger people shopping in his store, he wants thin and beautiful people,”
Presenter at The Summit
By Marko
A Blessed Adventure (by my fiancee)
“Have you set some guardrails to help your kids steer away from these kinds of temptations?”
Insights and Reflections
Remember, the end goal of studying teen culture is reaching teens with the Gospel and helping them live a Biblical-centered life
“We are an ARMY…We are in a WAR for the hearts and minds of OUR GENERATION…failure is NOT an option.”
These questions point to something far greater than youth ministry
Students are called to live their lives in radical submission to God, regardless of how this sets them against their culture
Students doubt all of the time. Do you let them?
If teens can learn trigonometry in high school, they can learn theology in church!
The app will tell you how many weeks you have left with your child before college
Why youth ministers need to embrace youth work practices
Greg Stier’s Book review of Alvin Reid’s new youth ministry book, As You Go. Get it, read it, do it!
As You Go: Book
Dealing With Special Needs Students In Your Youth Group
Sticky Faith Approaches to More Intentional Camps and Retreats
What are some unique ways you use social media in your youth ministry?
Relationships are key to having students in your ministry
Spiritual Formation rather than Behavior Modification
Here is a gospel message that seems to be actually be good news to my post-modern, post-Christian kids
Students have absolutely zero understanding of sin. Your morality is not their morality
A recent Awana alumni study shows that over 90% of those Awana kids still attend church at least once a week as…
Based on my conversations with kids and observations in the culture, I consider these five theological tools to minister effectively to today’s…
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him,…
Utilize the time around things you already have scheduled
Having Babies {in Opposite World}
May 10-11
Love must be sincere
Carey Nieuwhof– BREAKOUT NOTES
PERRY NOBLE, BRAD LOMENICK, DOUG FIELDS, SHERRY SURRATT, HEATHER ZEMPEL, CHARLES JENKINS
Michael Bayne Interview
Jeff Brodie
Best Price on Sticky Faith E-Books Ever
Brooklyn Diocese: Many young people see the church as “archaic and not relevant, nor valuable, to their everyday lives
Quick, random, hits that we hope inspire you to try something new, too!
Preaching and Adolescents
See whats going on Now! Watch and Learn
Terry Linhart talks with Sharon Ketcham
“Seek the welfare of the city…
10 Tips For Keeping Tech In Check, Family Edition
Kim Bowers
Marko
“Do you chase after students or wait for them to come to you?”
Patrick Snow spoke at one of the main sessions of the 2013 preteen leaders’ conference
Responding to Kids Who “Can’t Handle This Sucky World Any Longer”. .
If we’re unwilling to change to meet a changed culture, we have to accept the fact that our ministries will increasingly be…
Lifting a ban on gay scouts but maintaining a prohibition on gay adults
Movie Reviews by Todd Pearage
If churches and youth workers both commit to this covenant, it will lead to.. healthier youth workers and ministries
Can you help us assess We Love Our Youth Worker
A great way to thank and celebrate the seniors
A Youth Worker In Germany
Show, don’t tell.
I do see it as a sign from that teen, maybe a little flag saying “help me” or “notice me
There are 100,000 public schools and 300,000 churches in the US. How could we partner?
For those who share our faith but not our freedom
The Show that Reveals What MTV Knows Best
Who’s Discipling You?
If it Comes Naturally, it’s Okay
How Andy Griffith, Facebook and the American Dream Neutered the Gospel
YM Essentials
The Youth Culture Report is an invaluable resource for any one who works with students. I highly recommend the site.
This is an app every student pastor needs to have on their iPhone.
I use it all the time!
My number one resource for youth culture.
Here’s a great youth ministry and preaching resource.
The Youth Culture Report is a collection of links to news stories youth workers should be aware of.
you cant let fear rule your life especially if Jesus is…
