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…
I wish I had read this book before I went to college, and would encourage any incoming college students to read it
Six Guiding Lessons for Graduates
The pressure today’s kids feel to perform
A great Gospel centered book for youth workers parents and students heading to college
As your students graduate high school, are they graduating from church too?
Here are six encouragements for parents to give to their graduate that focus on who they are
When you invite students to be co-creators of their own ministry, it boosts their ownership of and commitment to what you are…
relational ministry” was threatening my most important relationships.
We actually spend more hours working over the summer than any other season
3 resources to help parents
YM Sidekick
Let’s face it… in today’s America, students are not just walking into your church off the streets because they wake up one…
Three reasons why people aren’t showing up
3 Reasons Your Kids Want You to Be Proud of Them
In fact, that month-long stretch is actually a marker of my own spiritual weakness. Because rest is an important part of what…
So after many seasons of making myself sick in a very real literal way to the point that I actually ended up…
Social media promises social connectedness, but it often delivers social isolation
EveryCampus ’ initiative, a national multi-organizational coalition focused on gospel movements on every campus in America
It puts the full force and influence of the federal government enforcing this law and opposing Christian beliefs
Avera Maria Santo is same-sex attracted. And, she’s a devout Catholic who desires to embrace
The four biggest distractions today’s guys face: SCREENS, SUBSTANCES,SEXUAL TEMPTATION,STRUGGLES WITH SELF
It’s never been harder to be a guy than right now and they need our help! Young men face more distractions to godly…
One of the most common complaints I hear from student pastors is that they are having a hard time getting youth parents…
The rise of media saturation…has ushered in a new age of competition with the gospel for the human gaze
I’ve often heard that the worst thing about Churches is that they are filled with imperfect people
Moms are a big influence and children’s faith formation
Here’s almost everything you need to know about their roles and expectations…
Getting yelled at by someone who had been so eager to help, made me learn that I needed to change. Here’s a list…
Instead of asking someone to step down completely from a ministry role, there might be an alternative role you can move them…
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
A years-long lawsuit with the school board of Gloucester County in Virginia, which denied him the right to use the boys’ restroom
Here are just three benefits that come from attending your local sporting events.
You are just one bad decision from becoming a headline
Faith is important. She often gets teased by friends for passing her strong belief in God onto her children
We may think that no one is standing up for us but this would be inaccurate. Jesus is standing at the right…
I have transitioned into six new churches and picked up a few things along the way. At one church, I…
Embracing the Mess of Relational Ministry
“Wow, look at all these new folks,” you think. “I can’t wait to see them next week!”
Why skipping church is a really bad idea
In the book , ‘Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and The Welcome Mat Out’, I spend an…
George Lockhart
Encouraging participation over attendance
How we can help graduating students transition to the next area of life
Are you remembering for the sake of the Gospel and your kids?
When I saw the pictures that she had been posting on Facebook for years, I felt utterly embarrassed, and deeply betrayed.”
FREE podcasts about youth ministry, youth culture… and now they have me tackling parenting!
Every Young Man Must Face!…
The first version of this article appeared on her blog when Kristen Hatton sent her freshman daughter off to college
5 Programming Ideas to Revitalize Your Ministry Calendar
Discipling Kids Is A Long Game Of Small Interactions
Share resources about youth culture, parenting tips and resources for them to be a more effective parent. Whatever you are reading (you…
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
9 Important Insights about Generation Z
Barna
What’s really at stake in this moment, and how to become part of the solution, not part of a deepening cultural problem.
The BEST model for life-changing conversation so you, the caring adult, can connect to the heart of your child
On the other hand, it’s a film that will teach, promote, and affirm those sexual attitudes, mores, and behaviors
Here’s a list of what works and doesn’t work when mentoring millennials
When an adult child violates our values, makes poor choices, or gets in deep trouble, we often question our parenting abilities
Seeing and Knowing God’s Word
The gospel redeems the college experience. It tells us there is another way
The power of small changes in keeping students connected
Here is a hard truth that we must face: we can’t lead anyone further than we have gone ourselves. It’s hard because,…
Being in youthministry means putting up with a whole lot of lawnmower parents
Whether you find yourself in a position of being all about yourself or feel the temptation to be all about yourself, here…
Sean McDowell
We do everyone a favor if we recognize that many cultural norms are just that—cultural, not biblical
A teenager or young adult is going to ask you a tough question about God that you can’t answer…
It surveyed over 600,000 Americans. Recent trends are startling.
Our excessive parenting may not be as obvious and hopefully isn’t illegal. But
Parents will be your greatest supporters or your biggest hurdle
More Than Dodgeball starring Doug Fields and Josh Griffin of Download Youth Ministry, in more than 190 countries
Jesus will recover all of the fallout from Adam and Eve’s demise
Instead of creating a space for awesome games and great decor, we need to create space for deep belonging and real community
How to Use Theme Nights
Responding in love and truth
Youth worker. . . you are just one bad decision away from being a headline.
People who claim Christianity but lack gospel awareness present a unique evangelistic challenge
— and why that’s good news
A parent shared this podcast between two Christian moms who have raised teenagers. They give some tremendous lessons, and ones you will…
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