The church needs to be—a community that calls our young adults into the body, not as passive recipients, but as active members
How Apologetics Can Address the Six Reasons Why Young People Leave the Church
I believe the following four principles capture a biblically grounded vision of what ministry to youth should entail
Here are 5 ways that youth ministry has changed since 1995
Much of our modern life leaves us less connected with people and more connected to simulations of them
4 Ways To Be A Good Grandparent Over The Holidays
Why the Movie “Eighth Grade” Is Great for Digital Citizenship
Book: “Cameron Cole candidly offers practical and biblical advice for those who mourn in Therefore I Have Hope
7 Ways To Get to Christmas Without a Total Meltdown
Traditions are important for families because they provide opportunities to keep your family legacy going
We need to be aware of the temptation to indulge pride in front of our real and imagined online audience
While sex clearly belongs in this category- so does the relationship between science and faith. But first, Love
New research contradicts the commonplace advice to avoid showing conflict and strong negative emotions around one’s children. It may be better to…
You can’t be a serious-about-faith-and-nurture parent, youth worker, pastor, or educator and not be concerned.
a free Barna research sample of Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age
5 Essentials to help unleash the passion and creativity of young people in your church
A gift for your church, your ministry, and your home
Accurate beliefs come only from Scripture-centered ministry and spirituality.
Here’s some steps to help you grow in wise, effective pastoral care for a hurting wife
Jonathan McKee is the author of over 20 books to parents, teenagers, and youth workers
Teaching Your Daughter to See Beyond Her Social Media Feed
In Gen Z Lab we’ve gathered thought leaders to help you understand the unique challenges facing Gen Z and equip you to…
Five ways to teach on tough topics
spread the message of gratitude!
Children with certain types of chronic health conditions are much less likely to attend religious services —
by Kurt Johnston
Is cohabitation really a smart move for couples interested in a healthy, lasting marriage?
Higher levels of gratitude are associated with lower levels of materialism in adolescents across a wide range of demographic groups,
No matter what the age of your child you will be able to relate to this touching article
The point is – if God was going to say one major thing to us – it is a message of love….
The last thing you want is for your son’s first discussions about sex to come from anyone else
What Are Your Conflict Blocks?
If you’re a parent of a preschooler or a parent of a college student, I’m pretty sure some of the questions we…
The Youth Culture Report
If you want to reach parents these days, you have to have an active presence on social media
Fortnite is everywhere and has proven to be more than a game but rather, a cultural phenomenon
“The Diversity Delusion: How Race and Gender Pandering Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture.”
What’s happening in culture should be important to every youth leader. Why? Because culture reflects the world our student
3 Unusual Things the Christopher Robin Movie Taught Me About Parenting
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and…
If you let your emotions lead when navigating your emotional teenager, you will likely cause them to shut down further.
What will young viewers see as they watch the latest rendition of “puberty meets sorcery”?
Our culture creates a lot of confusion about sex. Honestly, sometimes it’s difficult to know who’s telling the truth
But few hear the story of the condemnation that dragged him outside America to a life in chains and what he discovered…
The Pilgrim Fathers built the cornerstone for a nation dedicated to faith, freedom, and thankfulnes
Find school, get trained, reach the youth of your city!
One Nation Under God, celebrates and explains the crucial role that God has played in America’s founding and development
Teen anxiety and depression more likely in kids who don’t trust or communicate with parents
It is converted students who go on to love Jesus and serve the church.
For middle school students, witnessing school violence can be as bad as being bullied
“ cannot ignore the comprehensive reviews that indicate violent game play has a significant effect on aggressive behavior, affect, cognition and empathyacross…
We know this is not easy, so we’ve put together a few next-step resources you can utilize.
That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Saviour…
Jesus did not remove his disciples from the world but intentionally sent them into it
Parents who are worried about their kids being materialistic can curb these tendencies by fostering gratitude for the things and people in…
The enemy delights in targeting pastors and other leaders
Ask the Gen Zers what they are using. Then, develop a digital strategy that will help your church
You making an effort to show him that you support HIM will show him that he has your loyalty
After more than 20 years of marriage and family counseling, I am convinced there are only five basic languages of love
Understanding Your Teen’s Brain Can Make You a Better Parent
Yeah, I know we are supposed to love the kids…But what if they’re being a real pain?
4 Traits of a Trustworthy Leader
Ever had a busy season in your life? I’ve found that this fall has been an extremely busy time
7 questions to help you
A wide range of Halloween toys that appeal to the whole famil….all the way up to teens and tweens
Sometimes this happens with our kids in youth group
4 Things I want to be for my grandkids
Your 18-plus kid needs you to be today and going forward, consider these 3-crucial parenting pivots
The first four words my toddler understood were “mom,” “dad,” “cat” and “Alexa.”
Let’s talk about two elements, porn and cyberbullying
The cultural narrative pushes the expectation and pursuit of pleasure and the total avoidance of pain and difficulty
It is only in looking backwards that I can understand that these rites were not in place to torture me; they were…
Practical faith is something that is caught, not taught
5 Ways On How To Keep the Next Generation in Church
It can be so important for students to see you interact with your kids and be an example of the type of…
We are creating a generation that has no idea what to do when they actually encounter struggle
We have moved from being in community to having a sense of community
How to have an impact for conversations with students about porn
The Blessing is a biblical tool that can help YOU communicate unconditional love as an unshakable foundation for HEALTH and wholeness
Connects a group with permanent ministries in a community in order to provide support to those ministries
6 Questions ever youth worker should ask
A helpful guide to grid and map out the requirements for navigating change
Kids actually forgive all kinds of programmatic mediocrity if they are certain they belong
The Bible outlaws the use of any mind-altering concoction, including mushrooms, drugs, or weed
Theology, done well, must inevitably result in doxology, and we shouldn’t be satisfied with less just because we’re teaching children
A message specifically to moms regarding the powerful influence they have on body image
“an essential guide to preventing and stopping bullying behaviors.”
The average age a child is exposed to pornography is 8
Demonstrate respect before you expect it to be reciprocated
Youth workers the information they needed to have an informed conversation with their church about their compensation
by Dan Navarra
Do you know what your daughter is reading?
Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
Five roles of adult leaders in large groups
By recognizing these realities we can build a compassion that enables us to serve parents effectively. To then show that compassion and…
Many of the least churched regions were in rural America—where about 14 percent of the U.S. population lives
The way a preteen values those friendships may be one of the greatest transitions of this phase.
(Pioneering advice from 15 youthworkers)
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The Youth Culture Report is one of the best sources of trend spotting on the Internet. It’s a daily source of content for me
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.
