Men older than 75 saw their rate rise to the highest of any age group, to 43.7 per 100,000. Overall, men comprise the vast majority of suicides
Study: Death By Selfie Young Females Implicated
Selfie-related deaths are…a silly youthful mistake. An unhealthy extension of our celebrity culture and social media pressures
5 Questions To Ask In A Youth Pastor Interview
If you can’t find a way to ask the questions you need answers to, then don’t take the job until you can
Flashback: 20 Interview Questions For Youth Workers
Remember that you are interviewing a potential church in the same way they are interviewing you! Ask good questions
Book: The Anxious Generation
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Kim Kardashian's 'Push Up Bra' With Fake Nipples
It pushes you up and makes you look like all the supermodels with that gorgeous look we all want
Way Forward For An Anxious Generation
Haidt and Moore discuss the alarming rates of anxiety and depression among children and adolescents
Parents Partnering With God
God, in his grace, equips parents for the task of discipling their children.
Reaching The Dechurched Is A Whole-Church Effort
The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?
TikTok, YouTube Videos Promote AI Deepfake Pornography
AI-generated nudity has spread to a high school in New Jersey, where school officials now worry about new cyberbullying tactics
Study: Campus Antisemitism Linked To Foreign Funds
The rise in antisemitism in colleges and universities in the U.S. was linked to $13 billion in undisclosed funds from foreign countries
Thanksgiving Is More Than An “Attitude of Gratitude”
Recalibrate their thankfulness around the eternal promises of God?
200 Muslim Men In Gaza Seek Christ After Dream Of Jesus
More than 200 Muslim men in Gaza have converted to Christianity after reportedly seeing Jesus in their dreams, said Christian professor Michael Licona
Building An Advent/Christmas Series For Youth Group
Here are three ways youth groups can study Christmas and Advent while keeping Jesus’ birth central
AI Tools Pushed/Used To Create Teen Pornographic Images
AI-generated nudity issue has already reportedly spread to a high school in New Jersey, where school officials now worry about new cyberbullying tactics
School COVID Closures‘ Most Damaging..’ To Kids’..In History
Despite its concern over the closures’ harm to kids, New York Times in 2020 advocated for school closures despite the risks
Book: Next Gen Faith: 12 Spiritual Practices For Youth
Key steps for spiritual formation for Christian adults who work with youth as well as families, teens, and young adults seeking such a resource
Is TikTok “Digital Fentanyl”?
Is TikTok manipulating its platform to ensure that the most toxic content reaches the largest possible audience?
Teens Start Thinking Like An Adult Around The Age Of 18
Executive function is a set of mental skills that include the ability to plan, switch between tasks, resist tempting distractions, and focus
Prosecutor Loses Bid For Reelection In Loudoun County
Other criticism including trying Scott Smith, the parent of a student who was sexually assaulted in what became a high-profile case
The Collapse Of Tavistock’s Gender Service Of Children
Book…Time to Think: The Inside Story of the Collapse of the Tavistock’s Gender Service for Children
Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic
….and What We Can Do About It. To have intrinsic self-worth not contingent upon external achievements
Evangelism Book by Rebecca Manley Pippert: Stay Salt
The World Has Changed: Our Message Must Not. It is the next-generation ‘Out of the Saltshaker’ for this new era
‘Equitable Math,’ To Dismantle ‘Systemic Inequities’
Oregon Trains Teachers to Promote ‘Equitable Math,’ Dismantle ‘Systemic Inequities’ in the Classroom
40 Years For Using AI To Make Child Porn
NC Child Psychiatrist Gets 40 Years for Using AI to Make Child Porn
Countdown To Gen Z Revival
Nov. 11, teenagers from all around the world will be reaching other teens with the Gospel during an unprecedented day of global youth evangelism
Nuking The Definition Of Nuclear Family
The proposed rule threatens to erase the benefits of traditional marriage, a structure that gives children a better chance at life
Teens Open Up About The Impact Of Social Media
Social media can have negative, sometimes dire, impacts on teens’ physical and mental health
LANGUAGE MATTERS
Why quibble over words? After all, isn’t our ultimate goal to lead people to Jesus?
Target CEO Is Lying About Targeting Kids 4 Transgenderism
He says that they didn’t target children with transgender ideology products, and he says that they didn’t work with the devil worshiper
Letters Along The Way: From A Senior Saint To A Jr. Saint
Important, biblical perspectives on topics like the changing face of evangelicalism, and trends emerging in American culture
Nashville School Covenant Shooter Audrey Hale’s Manifesto
“Kill those kids!!!” “Cr*ckers” with “white privlages” “going to fancy private schools with those fancy khakis + sports backpacks w/ their daddies mustangs + convertibles.”
Gallup: Belief In Five Spiritual Entities Edges Down
74% believe in God, 69% angels, 67% heaven, 59% hell, 58% the devil
Church Attendance Still Lower Than Pre-Pandemic
The recent church attendance levels are about 10 percentage points lower than what Gallup measured in 2012 and most prior years
Is This What Happen To One Of My Students In The Marines
The gun crews were being hurt by their own weapons. Marines received diagnoses of traumatic brain injuries
Preaching The Gospel To An Honor/Shame Generation
A shift is happening to a post-Christian West. We now have the ability to interact with people around the world at our fingertips
Bringing The Gospel To The Next Generation?
Our churches have a remarkable opportunity to partner with parents in the task of making disciples of the next generation
Less Leader And More Shepherd And Servant
In the topsy-turvy world of the kingdom of God, leadership is borne out in servanthood, greatness is borne out in humility
Barna: Reviving Evangelism In The Next Generation
The book provides you with practical tips for fostering a passion for evangelism in the young people you lead
The Next Gen Is Leaving The Faith Earlier Than You Realize
Children born in the 1980s and ’90s never absorbed the faith in their home. And they walked away from it at an earlier age than most parents and leaders suspect
1/2 Of Gen Z Thinks Sex Scenes in Movies Are Unnecessary
Slightly more than half of Gen Z adolescents want to see more platonic relationships or friendships in movies and TV as opposed to romance or sex scenes
Book…Average Joe: The Coach Joe Kennedy Story
The football coach who fought all the way to Supreme Court for his right to pray shares his inspiring story of courage, redemption, and grace
Planned Parenthood Preying Upon Confused Adolescents
Planned Parenthood Turns Its Attention to Confused Adolescents Who Think They’re Trans
Study: School Choice Has No Pvt. School Tuition Increase
School choice significantly held down the cost of tuition of private elementary schools and had no impact on tuition at private high schools
2023 Church Staff Health Report
Provides a deeper understanding of the challenges church staff members face
Where’s The 430,000 Unaccompanied Border Children?
Government Official Cannot Say How Many Migrant Children Are Tracked by Feds After Being Released into U.S.
How To Teach Theologically At Youth Group
How can youth leaders teach theologically without talking over students’ heads? Here are a few tips to help you get started in your youth group
Why Teenagers Want To Learn Doctrine
Why do we teach so much doctrine? Because our students want answers to their questions about life and what to believe
Antisemitism On College Campuses
After Hamas terrorist attack against Israel, some of the most appalling responses came from our nation’s elitist universities.
It’s Becoming Too Expensive To Have Fun
Prices for concert tickets and amusement-park entries have ballooned
Here’s How Youth Groups Can Help Prison Ministry
It’s as easy as picking a time frame for the fundraising campaign and showing this video
Jean Twenge’s Newest Book: Generations
The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They Mean for America’s Future, covers
How Do You Shift To Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry?
It’s one thing to talk about gospel-centered youth ministry, and another thing to actually do it
Here’s How Youth Groups Can Help Prison Ministry
Jesus is the great physician, He came to seek and save the lost. God’s spirit even works in the darkest prison cell. I highly doubt that the parents of your youth ministry are gonna allow their kids to go into prison as a mission trip. Not everyone is called serve Jesus in prison, but we can help equip…
2015 BLM Explains Why They Support Islamic Terrorists…
Black Lives Matter, a Marxist organization that’s been heavily promoted by our government, Hollywood, and big business—have come out in favor of the radical Islamic terror group Hamas
Book…Ready For Real Life: Skills Your Students Need
Unpacking the Five Essential Soft Skills Great Leaders Instill in Their Students
Flashback: BLM Co-Founder I Am A ‘Trained Marxist’
She and her fellow organizers are “trained Marxists” – making clear their movement’s ideological foundation
How Gen Z Is Primed For Spiritual Renewal
Gen Z is spiritually starved. The disorienting circumstances of the last three years
Social Misfit or Normal? Students Who Do Not Date
A new study examined whether 10th graders in the Low dating group differed on emotional, interpersonal, and adaptive skills from youth in the other trajectories
Successful Christian Dating
……it’s a whole other thing to find someone who is Christian in their lifestyle
The Holy Sexuality Project Throwing Your Child A Lifeline
The Holy Sexuality Project definitely has resources I will be using with our family ministry. I am hoping we can highlight their 12-lesson video curriculum to church leaders for parents next month
School Reverses Decision, Bans Boys From Girls’ Restrooms
A Pennsylvania school board is reversing a prior decision and choosing now to ban boys from girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms, following pressure from parents and students
Schools Gutting First Amendment Rights Of Students?
Schools cannot ban ‘merely offensive’ speech on gender identity, appeals court rules
The Holy Sexuality Project Throwing Your Child A Lifeline
The Holy Sexuality Project definitely has resources I will be using with our family ministry. I am hoping we can highlight their 12-lesson video curriculum to church leaders for parents next month. I have been in contact with them and here is an email they’ve sent.
Dear Rev Mike,
When it comes to sexuality and gender, our teenagers are facing a…
LGBT: Andy Stanley’s ‘Unconditional’ Contradiction
Sam Allberry: The Atlanta-area pastor has said he affirms a New Testament sexual ethic, but his words and deeds have muddled that message
What Your Teen Needs For Navigating The Future
5 Essentials Your Teen Needs for Navigating the Future
Book Evangelism: For The Care Of Souls
Avoiding a simplistic, manipulative, or guilt-inducing message, Evangelism: For the Care of Souls presents a vision and strategy for ministers to evangelize in a way that is refreshing, biblical, and sustainable
The Next Gen Is Leaving The Faith Earlier Than You Realize
Children born in the 1980s and ’90s never absorbed the faith in their home. And they walked away from it at an earlier age than most parents and leaders suspect
Reviving Evangelism In The Next Generation
Provides you with practical tips for fostering a passion for evangelism in the young people you lead
Barna: Where Do Young Donors Place Trust?
Even though young are less likely to affiliate with Christianity, they still have high confidence churches can be trusted with financial support
Barna: Where Do Young Donors Place Trust?
Free: Lead Your Own Church Conference On Transgenderism
Two Talks: 1. “ understanding the transgender movement”. 2. Biblical and compassionate responses to the transgender movement”.
Videos: The Holy Sexuality Project
36 videos exploring topics like identity, temptations, desires, singleness, marriage, gender, and more!
Teaching Biblical Sexuality Points Teenagers To The Gospel
Do not fear. The Holy Spirit is at work, and he will give you the words you need. Have boldness and confidence that, as Paul promises in 1 Corinthians 15:58, your labor in the Lord is not in vain
Why Is Family Ministry Important?
Rooted’s vision is that every student would receive grace-filled, gospel-centered, Bible-saturated discipleship at church and at home
YOUTH MINISTRY: THERE’S A WORLD TO KNOW. . .
So. . . what is most important in youth ministry? That’s the question I asked yesterday and will be answering this week here in this space.
YOUTH MINISTRY: OUR PRIMARY TASK
And then Paul issues this three-word imperative: “Preach the Word!”
PAUL’S WORDS TO YOUTHWORKERS
The older I get the more I see the relevance of how the old stuff speaks to the new. . In my previous posts earlier this week, I dug back into Paul’s letters to his young charge Timothy. . .
Newsom To Force Girls To Use School Bathrooms W/ Boys
Newsom attempting to appear moderate in his political policies for a future presidential run
Migrant Teens Working In Dangerous Positions
Tyson and Perdue face child labor investigations for allegedly contracting migrant teens to work dangerous positions at meat packing plants