Not attending church: “I find God elsewhere” or “Church is not relevant to me personally”
You Got Into Youth Ministry Because God Called You To It
When people doubt you, when you doubt yourself, remember that you got into this because God called you to it
TV A Sleep Detriment In Children
Television viewing and sleeping in a room with a television decrease total sleep time
“Gateway to Addiction? E-Cigarette Manufacturers and Marketing to Youth,”
10 members of Congress have released a report that shows a sharp increase in the marketing to teenagers
Messaging Liberty Will Win The Youth Vote
In November Cuccinelli won 45% of 18-24-year-old vote, Democrat Terry McAuliffe pulled 39%
Pew Research Finds Democrats Losing Millennials
Obama the Republicans’ best friend when it comes to educating (them) of the Democrats’ economic policies
Taking Autistic Children To Disney Has Gotten Worse
Parents of autistic kids sue Disney over new line-waiting policy
Children Exposed To Violent Video Games Retain Aggressive Behavior, Thoughts
…really removing these things from a child’s exposure is the best thing to do
Shy, Teased, Isolated…Teen Killer?
“They just said things. They’d ride him and ride him, and today was the day that he snapped.”
6 Reasons Millennial Christians Will Change Everything
It may look bleak, but here’s why you can be upbeat about this generation
Flashback: 5 Reasons Parents in Your Church Don’t get It
In one breath, you tell parents that they are the primary. . .and then you do little to to equip them
Computerized Games Can Be Used To Improve Children’s Grades In School
it does suggest that specially designed video games can cause desired changes in executive functions
Pop Stars Are Sippin’ On Patron, And Teens Are Bingeing
it’s clear that the music adolescents are listening to does have some impact on their drinking habits
How To Capture The Hearts of Spiritually Apathetic Teens
…train them to become people who are willing to give up everything to follow Him
Stabbing Victim Credited With Saving Life Of Female Student
Brett Hurt describes what happened when suspect attacked in hallway
Girl Who Helped Friend Survive Stabbing Spree Speaks Out
Gracey Evans applied pressure to friend’s knife wound
Changes Surrounding How Americans View the Bible
Barna: Where does the Bible currently stand in American culture?
Unbelievable…16 Children And Their Bedrooms From Across The World
Those of us who were fortunate in our youth should help everyone have the same opportunities we did when we grew up
Heaven Is For Real, Movie Claims
The kid says he sat in Jesus’ lap. He asked them to sing “We Will, We Will Rock You,” but they declined
Flashback: Teen Pot Use Could Hurt Brain and Memory
Teens could be damaging brain structures critical to memory and reasoning
Flashback: The Coming Wave Of Millennial Parents
A closer look at Millennials and what parenthood means for them right now
The New Birds and Bees
They apply no morality to any of this, beyond the gross immorality of judgement and the intrinsic good of tolerance and autonomy
School Dress Code Suggested – For Parents
It’s hard for me to tell a child not to show up for school with hair curlers, pajamas or short shorts
Extreme Easter Egg Hunt [GUIDE]
Easter Bunny armed with a paintball gun + two bodyguards + 25 students collecting 250 Easter Eggs
Shops Get Financial Lift by Storing Cellphones for Students
NY City prohibits students from carrying cellphones in public schools
Miley Cyrus Fans Smart As A Rock
This Is What Happens When Miley Cyrus Fans Are Asked to Identify Major Political Figures
Mom Speaks Out After Son Defied Alleged Bible Ban
Clearly the REACH program also realized that they needed to retrain their staff on the Constitution’s protection of students’ religious freedom
Calvary Chapel Pastor Bob Coy Resigns Over ‘moral failing’
“The main thing is he’s confessed and he’s into the healing process,”
Flashback: 5 Reasons People Have Stopped Attending Your Church
Too many people have been burned by the judgmentalism of perpetually self-righteous Christians
Youth Ministry Families and Internet Pornography
It’s not uncommon for me to hear addicted clients say, “I was a kid when I accidentally found pornography
Helping Your Kids Discover Their OWN Faith
Parents want their kids to discover their own faith but they don’t want to force faith on them
Anonymous Social Media App Poses Dangers For Teens
Regardless of any “anonymity”…do have the ability to trace messages back to the point of origin
What’s The Right Measure Of Youth Ministry Success?
…. I could generate excitement, but not urgency.
Engaging Culture in an Age of Hyper-Parenting
If we are called to be missional, we must engage cultural contexts, and this requires…
Watch Out: SnapHack Saves Your Snapchats Without You Ever Knowing
Next time you use Snapchat, remember that someone on the other end might be saving your private stuff
Young Catholic America: The Faith Lives Of Young Emerging Adults
If parents make faith important in kids teen years, they will probably keep the faith in their adult years
[ALERT] 1000′s of Homeless Teens Attend Youth Group!
Part of the adolescent journey is the quest to belong, to fit in…. to feel “at home”
NOAH Film Discussion Guide
An opportunity to engage believers and non-believers in the biblical themes reflected in this film
THE DRUGGING OF THE AMERICAN BOY
Nearly 20% of all American boys will be diagnosed with ADHD, by the time they reach high school
Feeding Teenagers: The Days of Control Are Gone
It all began to change. My three oldest girls hit adolescence and the control I had started to vanish
The Updated Youth Ministry Burnout Infographic
80% of youth workers believe their work contributes to unhealthy diet and exercise habits
Why Burnout Starts At Age 25 And How To Prevent It
Why ministry burnout is destroying young youth workers
The COMPLETE How And Why Behind Ministry Burnout
If you know enough to realize you’re burning out, you already know enough to stop that from happening
Soldier Dad Warned His Daughter About Keeping Her Room Clean…Moved it to Driveway
He warned her that there would be consequences if she failed to keep her room clean
“Startling Evidence Of Children’s Exposure To Hardcore Pornography On The Internet”
Pornhub, was visited by 112,000 boys in the UK aged between 12 and 17
10 Ways You Can Raise The Evangelistic Temperature In Your Youth Ministry
Mobilizing teenagers to evangelize their peers can be a challenge
5 Keys to Preventing Burnout in Youth Ministry
Burnout is one of the biggest issues facing Youth Ministry today
Many U.S. Kids Lack Secure Attachment, Face Future Hurdles
Infants who do not form strong bonds with their parents are more likely to be aggressive, defiant, and hyperactive as adults
5 Simple Ways To Get Kids Into The Bible
Quick tips to help your kids start to explore the Bible and to help its message stick
Content Marketing for Teen Audiences: Pinterest vs. Tumblr [INFOGRAPHIC]
No surprise here that teens love…
MILLENNIALS ON FACEBOOK: FROM 2004 TO 2014
Social media landscape is rapidly changing, with platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat
The Battle Over a Teen’s Pink Mohawk
High school student says he’s been forced to leave his track team simply because of his hair
