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What Will We Learn From Summer Youth Trips?

on June 2, 2023 by

Road trips create bonds that can never be broken. They teach us things we’d never get the chance to discover during youth…

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Resources For Reaching Gen Z

on June 2, 2023 by

Gen Z is a unique generation… it’s important that we understand the defining characteristics of Gen Z so that we can best…

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Anxiety And Teens: A31 Day Devotional

on June 2, 2023 by

We’re thrilled to share an excerpt from our latest book, Anxiety: Finding the Better Story, written by Liz Edrington

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Why Teens Are Leaving The Church?

on May 16, 2023 by

…what is revealed when they transition into adulthood is that they’ve only ever been veneered in biblical Christianity.

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7 Tips For Teaching Theology To Teens

on May 16, 2023 by

We are called to pass on the simple good news of the gospel as of “first importance”

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4 Ways To Love Moms In Your Church

on May 16, 2023 by

A fitting reminder that moms’ primary identity, calling, and security is Christ—not motherhood or anything else

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How To Deal With Teenagers Stress And Anxiety

on May 15, 2023 by

How Philippians 4 Equips Teenagers to Deal with Stress and Anxiety

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Teen Sexting And Sexually Explicit Music

on May 13, 2023 by

The more teenage boys listened to sexually explicit music, the more likely they were to engage in sexting two years later

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Finding Community As A Youth Pastor

on May 13, 2023 by

Here are a few reasons why finding your own community is so crucial

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A Summertime Prayer For Youth Pastors

on May 13, 2023 by

Remember that your ultimate goal is not just to keep your young people busy, but to help them grow in their faith…

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Transgenderism: The Reshaping Of Reality In Our Culture

on May 11, 2023 by

Video: Kevin DeYoung

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UK: Transgender In A Changing Culture

on May 11, 2023 by

A brief biblical and pastoral introduction to understanding transgender in a changing culture

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An Open Letter To Teens Facing Doubts About Christianity,

on May 11, 2023 by

by Rebecca McLaughlin

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Making Sense Of Sex/Gender Trends. . .

on May 10, 2023 by

We’ve got some thoughts and some helpful resources. . .

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Helping Those Experiencing Gender Confusion

on May 10, 2023 by

Resources, links, or other helpful tools mentioned in the podcast

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Gods Plan For Sex And Gender

on May 10, 2023 by

10 teaching points for home and church

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10 Q’s Every Teen Should Ask & Answer About Christianity

on May 8, 2023 by

Whether you consider yourself a Christ follower or not, these questions can seem like deal breakers

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Book: Why The Bible’s Plan For Sexuality Isn’t Outdated

on May 8, 2023 by

While purity culture gets the truth right, the approach and gospel elements it espouses are often wrong

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Book: How Do We Know That Christianity Is Really True?

on May 8, 2023 by

Lively stories and illustrations explains why we can trust the Gospels as real historical documents and walks through the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection

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Dear Parents, Play The Long Game

on May 7, 2023 by

We cannot parent in the same way our parents did when we were children. But the job description of a parent that…

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Young People, Church Membership Isn’t Optional

on May 7, 2023 by

Find a local healthy local church, overlook its flaws, work against your own selfishness and resistance, and become a contributing member. The…

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The Most Important Thing A Youth Ministry Can Do

on May 6, 2023 by

The most important thing a youth ministry can do is teach students how to read and study the Bible

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Understanding Gender Dysphoria

on May 6, 2023 by

By Mark Yarhouse. Navigating Transgender Issues in a Changing Culture

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When Children Come Out: A Guide For Christian Parents

on May 6, 2023 by

By: Mark Yarhouse and Olya Zaporozhets

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Four Truths About Youth Ministry And Sports

on May 3, 2023 by

If YOU want to reach athletes, here are some ideas to connect with that community

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This Graduation Season, Don’t Forget About The Parents

on May 2, 2023 by

Your graduates are where they are, predominately, because of their parents so why not shine some light on them during this season

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Planning A Youth Meeting For Graduates

on May 2, 2023 by

If you would like the Launching Well graduate resource

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Youth Ministry: Nurturing Adolescent Belief And Behavior

on May 2, 2023 by

A youth ministry that fails to balance the proclamation of proper belief with a call to pursue and live out the resulting…

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What’s Hot

on April 28, 2023 by

A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies

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Book: Parenting Ahead..Preparing Now For The Teen Years

on April 27, 2023 by

learn to practice redemptive parenting where their children grow to see the world through a gospel lens based on biblical truth.

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Your Summer Camp Checklist

on April 27, 2023 by

Years ago I developed my own camp planning check list

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The New 5 Purposes Of Youth Ministry

on April 27, 2023 by

The heart of youth ministry is to help students grow in their relationship with Christ. We do activities and events to help…

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Raising Kids In The Fishbowl

on April 25, 2023 by

Insights from a Youth Pastor and His Wife

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Let Your Kids See Your Faith

on April 25, 2023 by

They are watching to see if we really believe what we say. They are looking to see . . What it means…

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Parent Resource Guide To Transgender Issues

on April 24, 2023 by

Educating and equipping parents on how to respond

 

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Flashback: Youth Ministry Statistics

on April 20, 2023 by

Time-tested norms on everything you need to know for a healthy ministry.

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Book: Back-Pocket God. Study On The spirituality Of Teens

on April 20, 2023 by

Religion and Spirituality in the Lives of Emerging Adults

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Youth Groups Are Becoming Integrated With The Church

on April 20, 2023 by

Youth Pastors Ditch Gross-Out Games and Help Student Ministry Grow Up

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The Five Essential Soft Skills Your Students Need

on April 19, 2023 by

Today’s blog is an excerpt from the upcoming book, “Ready for Real Life.”

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Book: Ready For Real Life

on April 19, 2023 by

Unpacking the Five Essential Soft Skills Great Leaders Instill in Their Students

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From Teen To Adult

on April 12, 2023 by

Two Ways to Help High School Seniors Transition to Young Adulthood

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Flashback: O Little Youth Ministry

on April 12, 2023 by

“So, how big is your youth group?”

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Protect Teens From Sextortion

on April 11, 2023 by

We can’t warn our children against every scam and trap in the world. So how can we teach them to be wise…

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Why Did Jesus Institute The Lord’s Supper At Passover?

on April 11, 2023 by

Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper on this night to signify that this new exodus was about to begin. This act indicated that…

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How To Follow Up On Visitors After Easter

on April 9, 2023 by

Allow me to offer three tips to hit your Easter visitor follow-up out of the park.

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Stop Overindulging Your Children

on April 8, 2023 by

Book: Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World by Jill Rigby.

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Silent Saturday

on April 8, 2023 by

The Most Important Week in History

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Students Need To Serve

on April 3, 2023 by

Having students serve within the youth group can have a significant impact on both the youth ministry and the students themselves

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Helping Teens Process School Shootings

on April 3, 2023 by

How to help young people process the horrific school shooting in Nashville

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Youth Pastors: Don’t Lose Your Volunteer Leaders!

on April 3, 2023 by

3 keys to keeping your best adult volunteers over the long haul

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Helping Those Experiencing Gender Confusion

on March 31, 2023 by

Podcast: Walt Mueller with Nicholas Black

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Ministry In A Trauma-Filled World

on March 31, 2023 by

Walt Mueller

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New Children’s Book ‘She Is She’

on March 27, 2023 by

‘She Is She’ Combats Attempt to Deny ‘Females Their Womanhood’

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Why A Gen-Z Zombie Loves The Local Church

on March 21, 2023 by

Why do I volunteer in the youth ministry even though some students may abandon the church in the future?

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Living Out Excellence

on March 21, 2023 by

God calls you His child and He will finish the work He began in you. It will be His grace, not your…

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How To Find Yourself: Looking Inward Is Not The Answer

on March 20, 2023 by

A Christian Answer to the Identity Angst of Our Culture

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Book: Transgender

on March 20, 2023 by

It surveys the Christian worldview and seeks to apply these principles to the many complex questions surrounding gender identity

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Book: Teaching Your Children About Gender

on March 20, 2023 by

Helping Kids Navigate a Confusing Culture

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Spring Is Tough, But So Are You!

on March 16, 2023 by

Spring tends to be a very busy time of year for students, with end-of-year exams

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25 Books For Youthmin

on March 16, 2023 by

Divided this list into three sections Ministry Nuts and Bolts, Soul Care and Other Non-Fiction

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WITNESS: A 21-DAY EASTER DEVOTIONAL

on March 15, 2023 by

As they journey through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, they will see that Jesus is far from one-dimensional

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Church Files Lawsuit Against Preschool Vaccine Mandate

on March 15, 2023 by

Cites 1 Timothy 5:22

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Growing And Learning In Youth Ministry

on March 9, 2023 by

Longevity in youth ministry definitely requires growing and learning

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Engaging With Your Students In Small Group

on March 9, 2023 by

Trust me, you don’t want to miss the chance to meet your students where they are

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Discipleship In Terms Of Relational Ministry

on March 9, 2023 by

Are your students truly forming meaningful and spiritual relationships with the adults in your church?

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The Wolf In Their Pockets

on March 8, 2023 by

13 ways the social internet is shaping the people you lead, with advice to help everyone deal with it!

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A Darker Consumerism

on March 8, 2023 by

Our relationship with social media has made us consumers of people.

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Will My Students Walk Away?

on March 5, 2023 by

Confessions of a Struggling Youth Minister

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Talking About Revival With Teenagers

on March 5, 2023 by

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Academic ‘Success’ Is Not The Point

on March 5, 2023 by

As Christian parents, we view our kids’ schooling in light of eternity

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50 Famous Parental Sayings

on March 2, 2023 by

Fun video where comedian Andy Andrews shares 50 Things Parents Say in just 60 seconds

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Former Youth Pastor Busted In Child Porn Sting

on March 2, 2023 by

…recorded underage girls bathing at church

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Young Men Need Better Than Andrew Tate’s Masculinity

on March 1, 2023 by

In the last few weeks, many parents have been introduced to Andrew Tate, a figure most high school

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A Prayer That God Would Save Our Children

on February 27, 2023 by

by Tim Challies

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Gender War, Technology, And De-Centering The Self

on February 27, 2023 by

Genuine encounters with others shape us. So what happens when they don’t happen?

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Theology For Youth Ministry In A Suffering Cuba

on February 27, 2023 by

The formation of a generation of believers gives a faithful and countercultural witness to the gospel

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Ash Wednesday “What Was That On Your Face?”

on February 24, 2023 by

Why?  Because God will give us new bodies, resurrected bodies, glorious bodies, not made of the earth or dust, but of heaven

 

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Book: Evangelicals On TheCanterbury Trail

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Why Evangelicals Are Attracted to the Liturgical Church – Revised Edition

 

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Youth Ministry Calendar Spring 2023

on February 23, 2023 by

They discuss a bunch of ideas why they’re important, how often you should make one, and what they say about your ministry.

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Book: 3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future

on February 23, 2023 by

Sometimes life gives teenagers way more questions than answers.

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Help Teenagers Find Belonging In A Digital World

on February 23, 2023 by

When social media is used as an escape from in-person interaction with others, kids lose out

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Today In The Spirit: Lent 1A

on February 22, 2023 by

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are…

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Ash Wednesday And Lent Bible Readings

on February 22, 2023 by

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Remember: A 40 Day Easter And Lent Devotional

on February 22, 2023 by

Challenges you and your students to remember the crucifixion and why it was necessary in God’s plan for our salvation

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Preparing For Lent

on February 22, 2023 by

With the season of Lent… here are a few things to consider as we prepare

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The Temptation To Control Our Children

on February 21, 2023 by

Serving the Lord’s Portion to our Teens

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Tempted To Control Your Children’s Spiritual Lives

on February 21, 2023 by

But one day, you might face a chasm. And only the Holy Spirit can carry them across

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DVD: A Biblical Response To Critical Race Theory

on February 21, 2023 by

When Galatian believers tried to add to the gospel, the apostle Paul sternly reminded them that the gospel is complete. Today, Christians…

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Understanding Middle School Students

on February 18, 2023 by

Every middle school student has 5 characters inside that they could display at any given time

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“The Breakfast Club” Turns 38

on February 18, 2023 by

Walt Muller: Thirty-eight years have passed since “The Breakfast Club” was released

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4 Tips For Encouraging Your Parents

on February 16, 2023 by

The mistake I made was not being intentional with the parents under my care

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Getting In Shape

on February 16, 2023 by

4 Reasons Youth Ministers Need to Be Physically Fit

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Healthy Leaders… Cheat On Ministry!

on February 16, 2023 by

So you’re always going to cheat someone – you’ll either cheat your church, your family, or yourself

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“Unholy”

on February 15, 2023 by

Kim Petras Will Not Be Saved Through Childbearing

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Catholic School Pupil Arrested For Beliefs On Gender

on February 13, 2023 by

or saying there are only two genders was arrested this week after attempting to return to class without renouncing his beliefs

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Opening Letter To Parents: What Your Teenagers Need

on February 13, 2023 by

Greg Stier

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Movie: The Power Of The Jesus Revolution

on February 13, 2023 by

You will love exploring the impact of the Jesus movement in the United States during the 1960‘s and 1970’s

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Thinking With A Future Church Mentality

on February 13, 2023 by

10 Leadership Questions

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Belonging Before Anything Else In Youth Group

on February 6, 2023 by

Help nonbelievers students know they belong in your group

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Recovering Proverbs 22:6 For A New Generation

on February 6, 2023 by

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it