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Theologically, we need to reconcile the culture of sacrificial suffering …a culture of Sabbath, rest, grace, and weakness
Everything and Nothing Has Changed
7 Things You Can Not Forget to Do at Your Next Face-to-Face Meeting
How to Welcome New Students into Your Youth Ministry
Are violent video games as bad as they seem in the media?
Sure, a version of this has been around for a long, long time. But it used to be called an “affair,” “cheating,”…
There is nothing wrong with looking to other ministries and leaders for ideas, resources, or suggestions. But
Communism has seen a worldwide death toll of roughly 100 million
I believe, now more than ever, that students are spiritually hungry and want to know about who God is
By The Village Church
The Priority of Children Your job as a parent is a calling from God. It is more important than your vocation, bank…
This is pure inspiration
Here are 5 moves you can be making right now so that when your fall semester kicks off, it will be better…
Reaching your students and making the most of the upside-down world we’ve found ourselves in today
Equipping students to be agents of change in their communities
lament ‘quality’ of online classes
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Shares some amazing wisdom on how to guide students through all of this
May we grow in the grace God provides. May we love each other as Christ has loved us. May we like Christ…
As a person of peace, “Big Floyd” opened up ministry opportunities in the Third Ward housing projects
Diverse ministry perspectives to help teenagers respond to racialized violence and injustice
What does each generation need from the church and what can each generation contribute to the church?
New data revealing pastors’ and Christians’ opinions about what—if anything—the Church should do about racial divisions
“Learn to do good: seek justice, correct oppression,”
I’m a black youth pastor at Restore Community Church, in Kansas City MO. The month of May 2020 has been especially tragic
This week we officially made the decision to cancel our summer camp plans, this was not the story I was hoping for
When we as youth workers take little interest in theology and more interest in pop culture, we communicate to students that God…
In my early days of youth ministry, I had days when I was convinced I was a borderline superhero
Walt Mueller
One step at a time,There’s no need to rush, It’s like learning to fly
One group of high school seniors offered the most telling insights on their final year of school
With a small shift in your mindset, this might be your greatest season of momentum and change
The loss of normal times means new opportunities
Leaders who embrace change, who keep pivoting, will end up advancing their mission in the future
questions to consider
Sam Luce
Here’s what they’re missing….
California doctors warn a surge in suicides is outspacing deaths from coronavirus as pandemic lockdowns take a far greater toll on American…
This dog has really saved my daughter’s life,
What Can You Do?
A new survey finds that parents have essentially lost all of their R&R time thanks to COVID-19
“religious service attendance is associated with a lower risk of death from despair among health care professionals
I don’t know about you, but I think I’ve been in denial about what COVID-19 means as this year’s seniors transition out…
Most kids found out weeks ago that their senior year would be cut abruptly short. Of all the things that they were…
Ever wonder who those strange preteens are and how to best reach them? Get the inside scoop
Invite your families to load up in the car and pray for their community
Evaluations are always a critical piece of your ministry. It is there that you get a chance to figure out what worked…
I’ve also wondered if in our efforts to promote and further the Kingdom of God, we might actually be keeping kids from…
Hebrews 12:1-3 offers some great encouragement as you are going through this SHIFT during your sporting season
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5 Ways to Turn Crisis into Opportunity
Toughest thing in parenting? “Trying to love, teach, and discipline without destroying their spirits
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies
The reason why this book is up on our website is because the author goes through family,faith & politics
Trying to understand what is happening in America on college and school campus today and what free speech in this country
Learn at your own pace.
7 in 10 teenagers say anxiety and depression are major problems among their peers today
6 Considerations for Reopening your Kids Ministry
20 Ways To Help Your Children Process The Pandemic
Quitters aren’t lazy or uncommitted; they often have valid reasons for quitting
Your volunteers are constantly asking, “IS IT WORTH IT?” Create a culture where volunteers shout out “YES!”
When someone changes their mind it convinces me they are adaptable, honest, vulnerable, and human
now is the time to determine what values and processes will remain consistent, what innovative strategies you’ve
During today’s discussion with highly esteemed church leaders, we discussed the path to moving forward after COVID-19
God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation
Author of Middle School Matters, Gives helpful tips for working with middlers,during these times
However, it can be useful to see how other church leaders are thinking through reopening
We first had to think short-term just to get our feet under us, but now that this might be until the fall…
Some of the content in programs rated as TV-14 can be excessive, even for adults
This is but one small example of the world that our children will grow up in and the world that you must…
“Here are some GREAT thoughts on marriage from one of my favorite authors, Shaunti Feldhahn.”
This video is simply titled, Marriage in Quarantine. It caused a smile on my face with a bit of truth. Click here…
Having a devotional time once a week and praying together daily builds a foundation of spiritual intimacy
Asks people to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior
Have you ever looked at one of your students and thought, “What were you thinking?” Well, thanks to new discoveries
What the local body misses when it focuses on personality analyses and congregational surveys
Every failure is an opportunity to teach and train your kids
Your seniors need an encouraging commencement blessing more than ever!
Double Down on Home Discipleship
Parents, remember that God has called you to be the primary nurturing influence your child’s life
Helping parents nurturing the faith of their children
In the last decade, attacks on religious freedom have intensified, and religious Americans are feeling the effects
Orange students: some ideas to reach students and parents—even without an in-person gathering
Facing Nine Hidden Challenges of the Most Anxious Population
Harvard law professor blasts homeschooling as “dangerous” and appealing to those who seek “authoritarian control over their kids.”
If we fail to invest in youth work now, we will reap social paralysis for decades to come, resulting in another lost…
city made the decision to fill the skatepark with sand without notifying the group that built The skatepark
The pandemic is teaching us about ourselves and exposing weaknesses in our ministries
Here is a quick list of six considerations to get your team thinking about returning well
During this pandemic, youth leaders have the opportunity to reexamine discipleship models and measurements.
A Teenager Posted About Her COVID-19 Infection on Instagram. A Deputy Threatened To Arrest Her If She Didn’t Delete It.
Marko: don’t forget to reach out to individual teens – phone calls, text messages, even snail mail
7 Resources To Offer Guests In Your Youth Group Zoom Meeting
What a great opportunity to reset family values and focus on Christ together at the dinner table
Walt Mueller: “I wish I had heard this 40 years ago when I was getting started in youth ministry”
Recent events related to COVID-19 have led to dramatic changes for many churches and youth groups
To assert that an elective procedure that ends the life of one human being and harms the other is more essential than…
Jesus used one of the most powerful communication tools known to man—it’s called “the parable.”
Marriage Rate Falls to Lowest in Recorded Histor
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My number one resource for youth culture.
Here’s a great youth ministry and preaching resource.
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