Drank Wild Turkey in Sixth Grade, Stole Her Mom’s Car

Here is a way you can resurface them

Judge Refuses to Drop His Order Allowing Morning-After Pill for All Ages

Video game maker drops gun makers, not their guns

A female CMU student dressed
up as the pope, and was naked from the waist down during a parade

Teens who smoke cigarettes are 23 times more likely to smoke marijuana

27 million people are trapped in modern-day slavery. 80% of the victims are women and children in 161 countries, including the United States

Skitzy Chicks

“She was dancing in a church. She is a beautiful, beautiful creature — a beautiful human being,”

It’s not just about assumed popularity anymore. It’s explicit. It’s quantifiable.

I know there are many things student pastors must learn to do well, but these are the ones I have been thinking a lot about recently

At “War” W. VA. Schools are facing record-high teen pregnancies, drug overdoses, imprisoned parents, illiteracy.

“As Christians – and a mainly Christian town – I think, there were a lot of people hurt that our rights were taken away,”

“You’ve gotta take this job serious,” “This is the future of this nation. handing them a freaking packet, yo,”.. They need to learn face to face.”

If you’ve got four teenagers in the car, you’re four times as likely to have a fatal crash

It “would repeal a four-decade old law that has allowed minors to seek treatment for STD and birth control without a parent’s or guardian’s consent.”

No law “prohibits cheerleaders from using religious-themed banners at school sporting events.”

Teen suspended for tweet critical of high school sports

This kid of thing Sexualize us girls kinda like we are a trophy

Give them the reward..

“He doesn’t want larger people shopping in his store, he wants thin and beautiful people,”

Presenter at The Summit

In every school there are the cool and popular kids, and then there are the not-so-cool kids,” he told the site. “Candidly, we go after the cool kids

The High School junior who has muscular dystrophy, can now open and close his own locker

By age 18, an American teenager will have seen 16,000 simulated murders and 200,000 acts of violence

By Marko

A Blessed Adventure (by my fiancee)

“Have you set some guardrails to help your kids steer away from these kinds of temptations?”

Boy’s encounter with Las Vegas cop becomes viral video smash

Insights and Reflections

Remember, the end goal of studying teen culture is reaching teens with the Gospel and helping them live a Biblical-centered life

“We are an ARMY…We are in a WAR for the hearts and minds of OUR GENERATION…failure is NOT an option.”

Elizabeth Smart: Abstinence Education Teaches Rape Victims They’re Worthless, Dirty, And Filthy

These questions point to something far greater than youth ministry

We can go straight from discussing a sermon to bringing up backhanded insults disguised as prayer requests

Remarkable billboard that contains a hidden message for abused children

ALIVE: 3 Ohio Women Missing for 10 Years; Listen to 911 Audio

Students are called to live their lives in radical submission to God, regardless of how this sets them against their culture

Students doubt all of the time. Do you let them?

30 Michigan students kicked out of prom for dancing style

what would you do? You have been a single mother for four years, of and on dating loser-a-boys ..

If teens can learn trigonometry in high school, they can learn theology in church!

Kids are just following the adults example

Texas teen points to heavens, gets 4×100 relay squad banned from state championships

1 in 3 guys addicted to porn

Teen Idol Stops Concert In Turkey To Honor Azan

“Major corporations should scrutinize who they endorse, don’t let greed or money determine who you sponsor.”

‘Iron Man 3’ soars into the record books with a debut second only to last year’s ‘The Avengers.’

The app will tell you how many weeks you have left with your child before college

Here’s a sample of what they said

Why youth ministers need to embrace youth work practices

Greg Stier’s Book review of Alvin Reid’s new youth ministry book, As You Go. Get it, read it, do it!

As You Go: Book

As You Go: Book

A night filled with potential risks – for both their child’s safety and reputation

A ‘Bad Breakup’ Depends On The Medium, Study Claims

Watching his daughter’s gigs is so hellish he ends up weeping because the fans are worshipping the singer instead of God

How the Confluence of Pornography and Technology is Re-Wiring Our Brains

Dealing With Special Needs Students In Your Youth Group

The Vast Emotional and Financial Costs of America’s Killer Epidemic

In more than 40 countries last weekend and earning a whopping $195.3 million

The most successful superhero movies are those that evoke Christian themes

How One Teacher Changed My Life

Ok what do you get when you have a police line-up with five young African American men in stereotypical “thug” garb, and a goat?

“My daughter loves to hunt and fish and be outdoors and she really wanted a camo prom dress,”

After He “tried to do the right thing” when he forgot his shotgun was in his truck

School officials say was a science experiment gone wrong

MU Extension: To provide parents and other adults with guidance on how to help children understand their parents’ divorce

American Girl Dolls Battle Pesticides, Embrace Organic Farming

Today’s 20-somethings are more likely to have babies outside of marriage than within holy matrimony

“Life has gotten more casual,” Swan says. “They don’t realize (the interview) is a sales event.”

Parents Hope Photo Of Fatal Text Serves As Warning

High School Student Dies After Playing Choking Game

We teach our students a lifetime habit to share their faith to others, beyond Highschool into College or the military. I dare you to share the petition to stop this anti religious policy

Sticky Faith Approaches to More Intentional Camps and Retreats

VH1’s list of “The 100 Greatest Kid Stars”

What are some unique ways you use social media in your youth ministry?

Relationships are key to having students in your ministry

Girls 15 and older can buy it

The study can’t prove that the media itself caused the sexual behavior…

No longer dated: Prom finally integrated

Spiritual Formation rather than Behavior Modification

Here is a gospel message that seems to be actually be good news to my post-modern, post-Christian kids

Students have absolutely zero understanding of sin. Your morality is not their morality

A recent Awana alumni study shows that over 90% of those Awana kids still attend church at least once a week as adults!

Gigs that pay roughly $40,000 per year

Based on my conversations with kids and observations in the culture, I consider these five theological tools to minister effectively to today’s teens

The daughter: “if I do this … maybe she will love me more.”

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight

We are continuing our review of the incident. If our community standards or laws were violated, we will take appropriate action

The state of New Jersey must now hold trials for kids who call each other names on the playground

They exploit girls and that’s why I went to police. I had to show courage to go to police against my parents

Utilize the time around things you already have scheduled

Having Babies {in Opposite World}

The push for gay marriage…it is about diminishing and eventually destroying the institution of marriage and redefining the “traditional family.”

Delayed language skills are often missed in preschool children

Mercedez McDowell from Urban Youth Workers Institute representing Christ’s definition of beauty

What to consider

Incredibly Realistic-Looking

Samsung reveals 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3