What will our kids hear from Katy this time around? More importantly, how can you talk with them about what they hear?
Jonathan McKee
A List of Summer’s Biggest Movies…and the Themes In Them
Summer’s Biggest Movies…and the Themes in Them
A Strategy for Children’s and Student Ministry Leaders
No Staff, No Money, No Problem! Small churches can have a big impact on the faith journey of their young people
TOP 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER AS YOU START DOING GENERATION Z MINISTRY
…how to disciple students after a decision?
But it is important to have goals in your ministry and for you personally as the minister
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry
But at the same time, no one deserves special rights, protections, or privileges on the basis of their eccentricity
A healthy ministry knows why it exists. It’s a ministry that knows that there are great ideas…but
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Clearly a Biblically comprehensive case against smoking weed
Kids as young as 7 are emailing him about their struggles with pornography! Yikes!
We’re susceptible to the hazard of emotional affairs for many reasons
A 3(D) Guide To Making Wise Media Choices – 10 Pack
Interview with Josh McDowell
I’ve been thinking a lot about my dad. At the end of his life he taught me a lot about “right priorities
God specifically places the responsibility for nurturing a child’s spiritual development on parents — not the church!
Heidi Burns
By Shaunti Feldhahn
10 Principles For Conflict Management
4 tips for getting students to come back when they haven’t been in awhile
We have posted some really helpful free resources in the last month or two. I wanted to highlight a few in case…
Gen Z is upon us and if we confuse these students with Millennials we’re going to miss out on connecting with them…
By Walt Mueller
But as leaders we need to get used to knowing that every decision you make isn’t going to please everyone… and that’s…
Life with a first grader is talkative, energetic and fun one. Remember, it’s just a phase. . . so don’t miss it.
It looks slick and successful.
We realized that a lot of teachers, much like many parents, were so programmed to correct kids behavior that they had…
But there’s another value that’s gone unnoticed in all of this. That’s the value that effects the child
This may be a GREAT video to rip and play for your students who are struggling. With all of the 13 Reasons…
Summer offers a good time for evaluation
“I think I want to be a Youth Pastor,” My parents were quiet a moment and said, “That’s great. You just need…
Self-image is a complex beast. If we have a distorted image of ourselves it becomes very easy to fill our thoughts with…
Does your church website have an online volunteer sign up process? Do you text your volunteers to stay in touch?…
About 20 years ago, a church member was considered active in the church if he or she attended three times a week
Things I’m learning from Miley Cyrus and about myself
Greg Stier
7 videos, each one seeding conversation about the 7 vital changes I’d make
“My 16-year-old wants Instagram and I won’t let her have it. Is that bad?”
The Digital Diet Of American Teens…. A helpful Infographic
Fix these mistakes and watch what happens
Speak truth in love and graciousness, and still have those students feel like they want to come back after that conversation is…
So how do we lead activities that all types of students can be good at, and at the same time, be really…
Besides the moments in ministry where I have gone and put my foot in my mouth…
Watch this pro-life teen destroy Teen Vogue over their post-abortion ‘gift guide’
The parents get so caught up in their own struggles that they don’t pay attention/realize what their kids are going through.
That’s what you get for posting a profanity-laced YouTube video of yourself playing…in one of Russia’s holiest places
“a fantastic and thought-provoking post”
Many things aren’t the way they used to be and yet some things are as they have always been. So it is…
Avoid Being a “Distracted” or “Annoying” Parent
The soundtrack for this teen suicide may in some ways be more problematic than the show itself
40 to 50% of kids who are connected to a youth group when the graduate high school will fail to stick with…
In an older, little book called How to Have a Happy and Successful Ministry…
Suicide is the #3 killer for kids ages 10-14, and #2 for ages 15-24. Chances are,…
While I have always realized the need for a team in my ministry, I have struggled a lot to hand things over…
Tim Elmore
Students are already in summer mode. Are you ready for them?
There are a number of passages within both the Koran and Hadiths that address homosexuality Islam goes beyond merely disapproving of homosexuality…
We collected questions about the new Journey Advocates curriculum and sat down with Steve Kozak, Director of Awana Youth Ministries, and asked…
Intentionality is key. As students embark on the life-changing transition into university life, youth workers will do well in walking with them…
Notes: This You Lead pre-Orange Conference breakout sessions was lead by Ashley Bohinc
Walt Mueller
Maybe you have been there before…So, what do you do? How do you find motivation when it is gone? Here is what…
Watch Selena Gomez Lead Worship at Hillsong and Talk About Her Relationship With God!
Some mental health experts say the show, “13 Reasons Why” could pose health risks for certain young people, such as those who…
“Over the Hill” youth workers have learned that the little hills will trip up a ministry repeatedly, until they grow into a…
Justin Knowles
Teens need mentors
This book has been the most useful in understanding how to incorporate faith into the nitty-gritty everyday moments of life within the…
So what’s the solution?
We are key players in a “spiritual war” that’s focused on young people. We can, and must, play a strategic role in…
Great student pastors are leaders, not event planners with theological degrees. And the best are servant leaders
“I was too focused on creating a culture of fun, rather than a culture of transformation.”
Kevin Mahaffy Jr
By Christopher Wesley
Adam Mclane
Making Sure No Kid Lives That Way
Nevertheless, there are a LOT of good conversations that can occur if this show is watched in the right environment
Walt Mueller: Since watching “13 Reasons Why,” I’ve been thinking about how to best respond
camps and retreats…. It accelerates the depth and vulnerability of the students’ willingness to engage with youth leaders and other students
It is easy to jump on Instagram, Facebook or even hear about another church’s youth ministry event from your students and begin…
by George Lockhart
Three Steps to Develop Grit
Here are a few things to remember about these questions…
These myths may be preventing many “real” potential Youth Workers from serving in Youth Ministry
Six Ways to Reclaim Your Life from Technology
The Big 3 Continual Critics
The most effective youth ministries employ such things as retreats and mission trips to help youth journey toward a mature faith
A Gospel Catechism for Teenagers
Kristen Hatton
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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.
