The government…. signaled that Christian schools may soon be treated like racists for …view of marriage
I have worked with middle school students in educational, athletic, and ministry settings for more than 14 years now
There are four kinds of twentysomething “exiles” making their way in our current day and age
Insights and resources for parents and youth workers
As part of a faith-filled initiative by fellowship of Christian athletes to pray, read their Bibles, and “open up their life to Christ
It is those who hold traditional values, the LGBT activists claim, that are directly responsible for gay and trans suicides
Often times adult volunteers want to be liked by students, so they cross the line between friend and mentor
8 Conversations to have with your new middle school student
The Spouse
The Redemption Story
FIRED! 5 Lies You Are Told When You Are Let Go From A Church
“Do you think you’ll ever change the night of youth group? My son/daughter is just too busy and they’re missing out.”
Why is youth group important?
If you’re a youth worker you can’t escape it, you will be criticized
A Kingdom-minded ministry is about reaching kids for Christ and plugging them into the local church…not your local church
A New Direction for Youth Ministry
Dare I say most, of the kids we work with are not coming to church with a deep desire for God’s Word
Kanye West may have come to Jesus — but some Christians aren’t buying the born-again “Yeezus.”
For too long I saw daily Bible reading and Bible study as part of some contract with God
The average age a kid first encounters porn is at age 13, and that’s just the average. Some kids see porn as…
Every parent can probably relate to this video. It’s just a fun way of looking at the types of parents in the…
“God, as people drive by, let them wonder, let their hearts be pricked.”
One way you can help out your brothers and sisters is by sharing this survey to your network and on other social…
Would you believe that social media could be one of the handiest tools you have in your youth leader tool belt?
What is one thing (if any) that we should consider killing in the new year? What is one thing (if any) we…
Here are a few enhancements that you can make to your planning that will help your group to do better in the…
5 fall events….reach new students and introduce them to what your ministry is all about
6 Secrets to Planning a Wildly Successful Fall Festival
How can students to reach their campus for Christ and change the culture if they can’t articulate their own convictions?
How to Strategically Scope and Sequence your Year
Suffering is the fertile ground for great growth in character, wisdom, and virtue. Suffering grows our dependence on God while undermining our…
Life Skills that Build Emotional Resilience
Being a youth pastor at one church for the entirety of my ministry career is one of the greatest blessings of my…
A “minor conflict” between the wives of a pastor and youth pastor at a West Virginia church resulted in gunfire, leading to…
7 simple ideas youth leaders from across the nation have shared with me that will help improve your youth ministry program
A song on the top of the charts, a new Netflix show everyone is binging, a new trend everyone…
Dillard and Nate managed to save a family of four thanks to their quick thinking
But ministry that is pursued by a married couple requires unity. Nothing derails the mission quite like disunity
Having trust in Jesus at your worst times is the absolute hardest. But he is faithful to complete what he started
I started doing pretty heavy drugs at 19 and abused all of my relationships
Video series
Jim Burns
Many Christian denominations are too deeply rooted in tradition. We find it a turnoff
“Then Kyle replied, ‘Shut up, mom. You don’t know what you’re talking about.’ … Kyle is 10 years old.”
…….“Expect kids to behave like adults, but you should not give them the authority of an adult.”
OK, we get it, we are supposed to connect, engage and release parents to be the primary disciplers of their teenagers
We started our “serious” relationship with a lack of commitment
Sending off a college student for the first time can spark strong—and competing—feelings
(Even when you are not one)
What Do I Do?
You’re going to embarrass your teenager on some level in some way
More students want to meet and talk about same-sex attraction. We have moved from “my friend” is struggling with this, to “I”…
They have been told that after eight years, because of songs being sung about Bible stories in the local government building.
It would give us great joy to see our friend return to the gospel he proclaimed, the Bible he affirmed, and the…
Back to School Plan
Hefner’s message of “sexual freedom” without borders and boundaries continues to flourish
…they bring Gospel-centered sense to the head-spinning conversations and debates regarding sexuality and gender
Dan Istvanik
More and more parents and churches are recognizing that students are not prepared for the challenges that college often brings
When was the last time you went out of your way to meet with a parent, when their teen wasn’t in any…
As a result of years of research and writing, there are so many great books available that allow us to be mentored…
Heather Molendyk
This is the latest article in the AG News on ythology and…thoughts on longevity in YTH ministry
The first two years of their post-high school life has so much change; it can knock them off their spiritual journey
The idea of beliefs that transcend generations is beautiful, but is it also beneficial?
A lot of the doctors told my mom that I had…a number of diseases, and that I should be aborted
I don’t know about you, but I often feel like I’m not cool enough to warrant time with many of the students…
Helping your child transition from one phase to the next is never easy
How to Help Your Kids Dodge Digital Distractions
For ways to build self-esteem with the screen generation
Help me to humble myself before Thee by seeing the vanity of honor as a conceit of men’s minds
Six dangerous to teach your kids about porn
How will these teens fall in love with a God they’ve been arranged to love from their birth?
Reggie Joiner
Here are a few things my mentors have taught me that I’d love to pass along to you
The story of who I was and who God has always been
Teens who feel understood by their parents and teachers may grow up to be healthier adults
I am a little anxious walking into this new role but so excited to see how God will work in this new…
For Christian teenagers, growth in godliness sometimes tends to take a back seat if someone’s not behind them really speaking in their…
John Piper
I have come to believe that many women are not reading their Bibles consistently
Am I worried that I’m messing them up? Absolutely
Dr. Kara Powell
10 Things I wish someone had told me before fatherhood
There is more grace in Christ than there is sin in the greatest of prodigals
The endless, nebulous work of motherhood…
Pray that I stick to these things as I begin to learn this new church culture and learn… just learn.
God’s good gift of sexuality is being distorted and denigrated in a variety of ways. What was once unthinkable is now normalized
The development of character and virtue often feels like a lost art form to the extent that we’ve even begun to lose the…
I didn’t realize how anxious I would feel. My mind raced with thoughts like: What if the group doesn’t grow?
The real value of family vacations is not in the activity. It’s for your kids to know you’re crazy about them
The more time you can invest in your leaders this way, the more likely your fall is going to start off strong
The Top three lies
The mission trip parent meeting can be one of the most dangerous meetings for a youth worker to lead
Don’t give up on them
“You think parenting is hard now? Just you wait.”
What do we do when you go astray
If you’re feeling discouraged or out of gas in this season of leading, this article is for you
He did not personally align with our statements of faith (in particular, one regarding sexuality) we determined we could not use him…
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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.
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