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…
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.”
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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
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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.
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