Don’t lose momentum in your youth ministry! Check out these great tips!
The old idea that anyone working with students needs to be young and hip…
A church was looking to become more attractive to the next generation through hiring a hip, cool quick fix
Success can be defined by LONGEVITY!
Thoughts and Discussion After Reading
Among all social media trends, video dominates in terms of importance
Let no one be found among you who consigns his son or daughter to the fire, or who is an augur, a…
Ministry can a very rewarding. However, it can also be very stressful and frustrating
Learn About Teen Stress From an Actual Teenager
We know from experience how real and serious these temptations are going to be for any child that grows up in our…
“This isn’t exactly what I expected.”
As I survey the kinds of causes Generation Z students have undertaken, I see a pattern
Greg Stier
One of the most difficult (if not the most difficult) part of raising disciples of Jesus is
These shouldn’t be shocking…However
I want to be intentional in how we spend that time and as a loving dad, I want to use that time…
A healthy family bond is essential to the well-being and flourishing of our children from birth through adulthood
Weekend Retreats can be the most important date on your youth ministry calendar
young people’s connection to a church seems to have no impact on how lonely they feel. “Attendance alone is not a protective…
Here are a few things we know already about Gen Alpha.
It’s the second leading cause of death among young people, but what you do as a parent can help!
Here are the five reasons I open my Bible
It give fresh biblical approaches to child rearing
A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens
An Awakening for Today’s Families
The trend started out on TikTok as more of a joke, but then the inevitable came
Fifteen years ago, I found myself unexpectedly let go from a full-time youth ministry role
My first several attempts at student leadership were miserable failures
Here is a list of social media tips and reminders that will help you be more effective today than you were yesterday
Sex is one the most important topics of conversation parents get to have with their children. But it can sure feel intimidating
Two realities that should shape our approach to youth ministry
My son and I will stand at the edge of something unknown, but because of God, we will be full of hope
Preventing Teen Girls From Sex Trafficking His Sister Was Sex-Trafficked for 6 Years. Here’s How He’s Devoted His Life to Fighting It.
You said you’d turn, you would turn it around,Thought that you had time to straighten it out, Told me that you were…
Practicing Christians are leading young adults in focusing on family
Exploring Our Jewish Roots to Reclaim Discipleship
Helping students’ find their calling in life should be an essential role of any healthy youth ministry
Midwinter Festival Based on Esther
Are you on a job hunt? Are you thinking about transitioning for one job to another?
helicopter parenting continues well into young adulthood and can have devastating impacts on college students.
Those who don’t have a religious affiliation are the largest demographic in the U.S. with 23.1% of the population, overtaking the Catholics…
I want to tell you a story that is informative to parents…
George Lockhart
No matter what size ministry you operate, you can always benefit from people helping you
Suffocated Father Roger Matassoli, by forcing a crucifix down his throat
Such as those with autism, anxiety, or sensory processing disorder, any one of those “bits” can pose an insurmountable obstacle
I asked my daughter what she would want adults to know about working with kids who learn differently
Autistic adults in the congregation can be a great resource when figuring out how best to work with autistic kids!
“As humans we are imperfect. My past, my mistakes, all the things I’ve been through…
J. I. Packer
To help you better appreciate the narrative, here are nine things you should know about the Christmas story
God advances his mission not just through the divine actions of Jesus like the resurrection, but also through his humanity
newsflash… this is not just about smartphones. A tablet requires you to make every single one of those same decisions above
Flashback: Be grateful for the gifts you already have.
When speaking about anxiety, it’s important to differentiate between regular anxious feelings and anxiety disorder
Here’s are some holiday tips that can make your holiday more peaceful all around
Young adults (age 18 to 29) are far more likely to have been raised without religion than are seniors (age 65 or…
As you look back at 2019, here’s the top parenting articles you won’t want to have missed from TheSource4Parents.com
Traditions are important for families because they provide opportunities to keep your family legacy going. From the simple to the silly to…
R.C. Sproul looks at seven sayings of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of John which reveal his true identity and teach us…
A New Jersey mom, Ashley Bohl, shared a hilarious video on Instagram of her children being scared silly by a prankster dressed…
How do I live out my faith legally? Does my union represent my values?
Barna: Nearly half of all public school educators nationally are practicing Christians
And what had I done right? I showed up.
The Teen’s Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices 21 Tips to Wise Posting in an Insecure World
Who knows? Your light could lead countless others to worship Him long after you’re gone!
Here are five gifts your ministry can offer your teenagers and adult leaders during the holidays…
Helping teens deal with feeling left out or alone during the holiday
If we feed into the craziness of the secular Christmas model of life, it will crowd out peace and joy
The Care and Feeding of our Souls
Everybody knows that this is a busy time of the year. Shopping, decorating, concerts, parties, etc….
The actor, who recently came in second on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,”
Sexual battery is punishable by up to one year in jail in Georgia.
If you want this new year to be an opportunity to intentionally recharge and redirect you and your leaders, here are two…
Off-camera, his father can be heard apologizing
We believe there are four things you can do to give your ministry that extra energy when 2020 rolls around!
But if you want to know what a youth pastor really wants…
You’re in danger of wearing yourself out. We need to make a plan to preserve our schedules and make sure we…
Tommy Callaway, 43, a married father of two who is youth group leader, a Boy Scout leader, tried to explain why he…
According to a Gallup survey, only half of Americans are now church members
College interview prep can be an ongoing excuse to have your best conversations with a high school senior.
While the laws permit Bible literacy classes, they do not mandate them
The bill will be referred to committee for review
How can you identify your idols? Here are four ways
You know that parenting doesn’t stop when a child reaches the age of eighteen. In many ways, it gets more complicated
So much of a marriage relationship comes down to our thoughts and attitudes…
If your youth worker isn’t taking time off, they won’t be your youth worker for very long
I think busting your butt on the weekends to make sure you are meeting with your leaders is one of the most…
What We Can Learn from C.S. Lewis and Fred Rogers
Russell Moore
13% Proclaim to be former Catholics – people who were raised in the faith but now identify as Protestants
About 8% of all Muslim Americans adults are Latino. Because of the intense devotion to God, simplicity in faith and a focus…
Insanity. That’s what we’ve embraced. The time and place of our search for meaning, purpose, fulfillment, and redemption might best be evidenced…
Like Adam & Eve, we try to cover up and hide..This holiday season, let God unwrap and re-wrap you in Jesus!
Planned Parenthood expanded their already significant sex-education efforts with vulnerable and developing children and teens into the world of online technology
‘God has the power to do what he promised’
7 vital strategies parents and leaders can use to respond teenage girls’ stress and anxiety
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My number one resource for youth culture.
Here’s a great youth ministry and preaching resource.
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