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)
Youth workers don’t have expiration dates
Annette shares Ministry Architect’s findings as it pertains to budget, staffing, and volunteer norms for children’s ministry and how we can always…
if they happened 35 years ago, he should own his behavior. I was not trying to imply that I thought they were…
How can we help our kids to make wise choices today?
One parent reflects on why she doesn’t make Mass mandatory for her children.
Pornography also gives men a way to get quick sexual pleasure with out the messy, frightening work or building a real relationship…
“We don’t just do these big Jesus camps where kids get all jacked up”
Trust. You will have this if you stay long enough and work hard to prove yourself trustworthy
Following years of decline, fatal car accidents involving teen drivers have accelerated in the United States, a leading group of U.S. pediatricians…
This selfish hour is the best way I know of to begin my week
Grit “is a function of your ability to cope.” When a hard thing happens, grit is the engine that drives perseverance
Every year, 5,000 teenagers commit suicide, a number that sadly continues increase
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Your response to 4-years-in-a-row of STD’s at a record high
Understanding the Influence of Social Media on Today’s Teens
When our faith stands on anything other than Christ, we put ourselves (and others) in position to fall
3 Ways to Stop Cool Kids from Killing Your Group
My new youth ministry met for the first time last week
Geraldine used to tell us, “Don’t fight the feeling!” Well, perhaps there are times when we should.
Study: teens raised in a religious or spiritual environment may be less likely to do drugs and engage in risky sexual behaviors.
Sometimes senior saints question their usefulness in the church as they age. ….they’re an essential part of the body of Christ
… (even when you aren’t one)
“I want to draw attention to the dangers of sexual shaming and purity teachings.”
Scariness that comes with being part of a family in a fallen world?
How parents act on their religious beliefs linked to the onset of atheism in their children
George Lockhart
SECOND HIGHEST reason US adults attend church is because they want their children to have a moral foundation
For anyone seeking to understand and disciple today’s youth, Eighth Grade provides an insightful glimpse into their world
but I’ve noticed these filters and monitoring software solutions also tend to build an “over-confidence” with parents who use them
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies
A new study finds teens with similar levels of anxiety and depression are more likely to remain friends.
New research suggests that people who are religious gain happiness from believing there is a deeper meaning to everyday events
Lastly, look to the church for friendships. Sometimes, we think that with entering school, that’s where we need to find all of…
When Jesus saw our earthly culture he neither rubber stamped nor kept his distance. He entered our culture to challenge it
In the past, people brought themselves to the message. Today, you bring the message to people
Churches who only think Sunday and who only think building will continue to shrink.
Perry’s journey of faith isn’t your typical teenage coming-of-age story. Instead, hers is one that requires courage and conviction to speak and…
Those who fall repeatedly for self-evidently absurd concepts on the internet are looking for a place to belong, and that’s the price
Raising kids isn’t easy today. Most parents realize they can’t do it alone. And most will welcome help from caring people in…
Remember, if you want parents involved in your ministry, focus on their needs. Make parent meetings about the parents
Are you really taking advantage of your Parent Meetings?
How do we connect, engage and release parents to be the primary disciplers of their teenagers
We typically do these short meetings after church in our youth area, which allows families to stay after church instead of making…
Here are some great books to help you in your leadership development
How are you preparing yourself for the upcoming year? Take some time to ask questions of yourself
5 surprisingly simple ways to have a great big spiritual impact on your teens this school year
10 Keys to Effective Youth Ministry
By God’s grace, knowing the true condition of their hearts and the reality of the world around them will help point them…
3 Easy Ways to Impact a Middle Schooler’s Identity and Faith
“When starting student leadership it’s important to get the right students and avoid the wrong ones.”
If we’re not careful, the school year will come and go so fast that we might get to June and realize we’ve…
I REALLY believe they will be a help to every Youth Pastor and Youth Worker.
Make sure the rising tweens have seen your face, know your name, and know details about your youth ministry
Our youth ministry is not the students’ church for the rest of their lives
In other words, a teenager’s beliefs and values will be shaped by who or what they’re listening to
In this episode, Eric Bryant, author of Not Like Me, talks about how we can help kids and students belong before they…
Not only engage the students you have but also reach new students and introduce them to what your ministry is all about
Orange Tour is a one-day event in 17 cities…Parent Cue Live is a two-hour experience help parents become more connected to your…
Many times Youth Pastors leave too often. The damage left behind as a result can be devastating
Why Do Students Invent and Use Different Terms?
Youth Pastors tend to burn out so quickly are the expectations that are present from day one
Planning a lot of events and playing a lot of games is not the same as intentionally building relationships
3 Reasons You Should Stay in Your Current Youth Ministry Position
We recently surveyed over 6,000 people to learn about Bible study habits. In some cases, the results were quite convicting
8 Things to Remember When Teaching Kids Theology
So how can we help relieve the (back to school) stress students and families might be experiencing?
Here is a quick look at some of the things that you should consider as you get ready to start your fall…
Here are a few enhancements that you can make to your planning that will help your group to do better in the…
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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.
