Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?
Men older than 75 saw their rate rise to the highest of any age group, to 43.7 per 100,000. Overall, men comprise…
If you can’t find a way to ask the questions you need answers to, then don’t take the job until you can
Remember that you are interviewing a potential church in the same way they are interviewing you! Ask good questions
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Haidt and Moore discuss the alarming rates of anxiety and depression among children and adolescents
God, in his grace, equips parents for the task of discipling their children.
The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?
Recalibrate their thankfulness around the eternal promises of God?
More than 200 Muslim men in Gaza have converted to Christianity after reportedly seeing Jesus in their dreams, said Christian professor Michael…
Here are three ways youth groups can study Christmas and Advent while keeping Jesus’ birth central
Eight Timely Research Insights for Discipling the Next Generation
Key steps for spiritual formation for Christian adults who work with youth as well as families, teens, and young adults seeking such…
The 2019 Book of Common Prayer Explained
The World Has Changed: Our Message Must Not. It is the next-generation ‘Out of the Saltshaker’ for this new era
Nov. 11, teenagers from all around the world will be reaching other teens with the Gospel during an unprecedented day of global…
The Fearless Future of the Church
Why quibble over words? After all, isn’t our ultimate goal to lead people to Jesus?
He says that they didn’t target children with transgender ideology products, and he says that they didn’t work with the devil worshiper
Important, biblical perspectives on topics like the changing face of evangelicalism, and trends emerging in American culture
74% believe in God, 69% angels, 67% heaven, 59% hell, 58% the devil
The recent church attendance levels are about 10 percentage points lower than what Gallup measured in 2012 and most prior years
A shift is happening to a post-Christian West. We now have the ability to interact with people around the world at our…
Our churches have a remarkable opportunity to partner with parents in the task of making disciples of the next generation
In the topsy-turvy world of the kingdom of God, leadership is borne out in servanthood, greatness is borne out in humility
The book provides you with practical tips for fostering a passion for evangelism in the young people you lead
Children born in the 1980s and ’90s never absorbed the faith in their home. And they walked away from it at an…
The Life and Legacy of the German Reformer for free
Slightly more than half of Gen Z adolescents want to see more platonic relationships or friendships in movies and TV as opposed…
“God brought me back to him when I was hopeless.”
The football coach who fought all the way to Supreme Court for his right to pray shares his inspiring story of courage,…
Does Your Church Resume Pass the Six-Second Test?
Provides a deeper understanding of the challenges church staff members face
How can youth leaders teach theologically without talking over students’ heads? Here are a few tips to help you get started in…
Why do we teach so much doctrine? Because our students want answers to their questions about life and what to believe
Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith
It’s as easy as picking a time frame for the fundraising campaign and showing this video
The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They Mean for America’s Future, covers
It’s one thing to talk about gospel-centered youth ministry, and another thing to actually do it
Unpacking the Five Essential Soft Skills Great Leaders Instill in Their Students
Gen Z is spiritually starved. The disorienting circumstances of the last three years
A new study examined whether 10th graders in the Low dating group differed on emotional, interpersonal, and adaptive skills from youth in…
……it’s a whole other thing to find someone who is Christian in their lifestyle
The Holy Sexuality Project definitely has resources I will be using with our family ministry. I am hoping we can highlight their 12-lesson…
Sam Allberry: The Atlanta-area pastor has said he affirms a New Testament sexual ethic, but his words and deeds have muddled that message
5 Essentials Your Teen Needs for Navigating the Future
Exploring the Sacred
Avoiding a simplistic, manipulative, or guilt-inducing message, Evangelism: For the Care of Souls presents a vision and strategy for ministers to evangelize…
Protecting children and those who serve them
By Brave Books
Two Talks: 1. “ understanding the transgender movement”. 2. Biblical and compassionate responses to the transgender movement”.
36 videos exploring topics like identity, temptations, desires, singleness, marriage, gender, and more!
10 Quick Tips And 2 Parent Resources
Do not fear. The Holy Spirit is at work, and he will give you the words you need. Have boldness and confidence that,…
A 31-day Devotional for Teenagers by Liz Edrington
Rooted’s vision is that every student would receive grace-filled, gospel-centered, Bible-saturated discipleship at church and at home
So. . . what is most important in youth ministry? That’s the question I asked yesterday and will be answering this week…
And then Paul issues this three-word imperative: “Preach the Word!”
The older I get the more I see the relevance of how the old stuff speaks to the new. . In my…
Sean Mcdowell
Beat ‘Em or Join ‘Em?
By Andy Blanks
All studies tell us that the more healthy, positive sex education kids receive from home, the less promiscuous they will be
Parenting Your Children God’s Way
By Samuel D. Ferguson. A short and concise biblical exploration of gender identity
Want to have a lasting impact on the ministry to kids minister to their parents
The family crisis in America has battered society and reduced belief in Jesus Christ.
Hug your people while they can hug back and hug them anyway if they can’t! Talk about the important things
Hope centered in Jesus. It was life changing for me to see this hope in Christ lived out
How to structure your life for long-lasting ministry impact
Reminds ministers that announcing―and reannouncing―the good news of Jesus is central to pastoral care.
In the meantime, CPYU is once again offering an opportunity for a small group (25 max) to come together for a few…
with Dr. Walt Mueller and Dr. Duffy Robbins
The Benefits of One-Night Events
The Youth Cartel
One of your tasks as a parent is to find your place in the complexity of a blended family
Loving God means loving His Word. If you’re feeling distant from God, could it be because you’re ignoring His Word?
Why the Bible Is Knowable, Necessary, and Enough, and What That Means for You and Me
Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World, Be an Expert in Everything, Accept Spiritual Failure, and Feel…
How to patiently walk through the pressures both parents and teenagers face today
Book review “Honor, Patronage, Kinship, and Purity”. Unlocking the New Testament culture.
How can we help Christians take ownership of their faith?
7 key principles for building a Gospel Advancing culture in your youth ministry
“The goal of discipleship is to help Christians become more like Christ in their thinking, beliefs, actions, and affections.”
In youth ministry, our hope is that we don’t lose students in the changeovers between different ministries, which is why great promotions…
In Part 2 of Shepherding in Youth Ministry, we’ll talk about how we can effectively use our whole team of adult leaders…
How we can effectively use our whole team of adult leaders to raise up student leaders for Jesus
It’s an insightful Doc. on gender ideology & the family. If you’re doing a series on trans this would be one to…
Sex-Trafficked Teen Girl Kept In Boys’ Group Home To ‘Affirm’ Trans Identity.Now, The Mother Is Suing.
An effective retreat starts with a clear purpose that’s understood by both students and adult volunteers
Apologist exposes modern day proverbs that trip up Christians and lure them from true biblical wisdom
When compared to older generations, Gen Z teens—ages 13–18—in both the U.S. and Canada think about and approach spiritual conversations in their…
You can’t be curious about Anglicanism for long without running into the Book of Common Prayer
How does a church community respond when someone comes through the doors who identifies as transgender, or who is struggling with his…
What the Catholic Church teaches about the human person and why modern culture’s embrace of “gender ideology” is not only wrong but…
The back-to-school season is full of incredible opportunities to partner with parents and encourage discipleship in everyday family life
As you welcome both new and returning students, take the time to reset your goals and cast a clear vision for the…
For some of you it’s a few weeks off. For many of you it’s already started. If you’re not ready for the…
The book Drama of Scripture contains a six act structure for understanding scripture
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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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