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
Democrats Who Id As Religious Has Dropped 20+ Points
Losing Faith: Religious Identification Among Democrats Crashes 20 Points in 20 Years
Teen Brains With Depression Linked To Sensitivity Of Parental Criticism
Depressed adolescents also recalled more negative than positive feedback words, thus suggesting that parental criticism more strongly affected these individuals than healthy controls.
What Age Parents Teach Their Children Healthy Sexuality?
All studies tell us that the more healthy, positive sex education kids receive from home, the less promiscuous they will be
Parenting Book: Does God Care About Gender Identity?
By Samuel D. Ferguson. A short and concise biblical exploration of gender identity
UK: 34% Of Kids Placed On Puberty Blockers Mental Went Down
The mental health of 34 per cent of children placed on puberty-blocking drugs “reliably deteriorated”
California’s Pro-Trans Child Custody Bill Is…Blackmail
Under the proposed law, parents, who fail to acknowledge and support their child’s gender transition, could face potential consequences, including the loss of custody rights to another parent or even the state itself. The bill’s supporters argue that it is in the best interest of children, aiming to create a more inclusive and affirming environment for gender-diverse youth.
The Weaponization Of The Federal Government Against..Us
“You know what, I did mock her,” Rufo, “Her pronouns are ridiculous. They are trying to make mockery illegal.”
Ministry To Parents Now And Easy
Want to have a lasting impact on the ministry to kids minister to their parents
Kid Returns Home From School With Disturbing Gift
One of the options was a bullet – with instructions to take “when all else fails.”
George Soros’s TikTok Army
TikTok Army’ received hundreds of thousands from George Soros to push left-wing causes, bash conservatives
Book: Endgame…To Save Faith And Family In America
The family crisis in America has battered society and reduced belief in Jesus Christ.
More Than 3500 Minors Underwent Trans Surgery ...
THOUSANDS of Minors Went Under the Knife to ‘Affirm’ a Transgender Identity
The Hardest 18 Days
Hug your people while they can hug back and hug them anyway if they can’t! Talk about the important things
Young Life: The 4 H’s Of The Gospel
Hope centered in Jesus. It was life changing for me to see this hope in Christ lived out
3 Habits Every Youth Leader Needs To Succeed
How to structure your life for long-lasting ministry impact
Book….Evangelism: For The Care Of Souls
Reminds ministers that announcing―and reannouncing―the good news of Jesus is central to pastoral care.
PRONOUNS, SEX, GENDER, POLICIES, PRACTICES, & OUR KIDS. . .
In the meantime, CPYU is once again offering an opportunity for a small group (25 max) to come together for a few days to prayerfully think through God’s design for sex and gender, along with how to teach those truths to students and their families
Drug Crisis In Schools, As More Teens Overdose On Fentanyl
Fentanyl was involved in the vast majority of all teen overdose deaths – 84% – in 2021, and the problem has been growing
Lockdowns Were Worse Than Useless
Sweden did not impose mask mandates or stay-at-home orders. It did not close its borders or its businesses.
Negotiating Your Stepfamily And Blended Family
One of your tasks as a parent is to find your place in the complexity of a blended family
Update: Gadsden Flag Patch Does NOT Violate School Policy
Viral video shows Colorado Springs school kicking kid out of class for “Don’t Tread On Me” flag that they said has “origins with slavery”
France’s Schools Enforce Dress Code Banning Islamic Dress
That religious garb has no place in the classroom, declaring the garment breached France’s strict secular laws in education
How To Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach To God’s Word
Loving God means loving His Word. If you’re feeling distant from God, could it be because you’re ignoring His Word?
Book: Taking God At His Word
Why the Bible Is Knowable, Necessary, and Enough, and What That Means for You and Me
Book: Impossible Christianity
Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World, Be an Expert in Everything, Accept Spiritual Failure, and Feel Miserable Pretty Much All the Time
Kristen Hatton: Parenting Teens With Grace
How to patiently walk through the pressures both parents and teenagers face today
Book: Christ And His Kingdom
Book review “Honor, Patronage, Kinship, and Purity”. Unlocking the New Testament culture.
Constructing Christianity In A Deconstructing World
How can we help Christians take ownership of their faith?
Flashback: How to “Gospelize” Your Youth Group
7 key principles for building a Gospel Advancing culture in your youth ministry
The Role Of Worldview In Discipleship
“The goal of discipleship is to help Christians become more like Christ in their thinking, beliefs, actions, and affections.”
Grade Transitions
In youth ministry, our hope is that we don’t lose students in the changeovers between different ministries, which is why great promotions and transitions are vital
Shepherding In Youth Ministry – Part 1
In Part 2 of Shepherding in Youth Ministry, we’ll talk about how we can effectively use our whole team of adult leaders to raise up student leaders for Jesus
Shepherding In Youth Ministry – Part 2
How we can effectively use our whole team of adult leaders to raise up student leaders for Jesus
Dead Name Doc. Reveals Parents Harmed by ‘Trans’ Ideology
It’s an insightful Doc. on gender ideology & the family. If you’re doing a series on trans this would be one to use for parents.
Victim Of Trans Social Contagion &Counselor W/An Agenda
Sex-Trafficked Teen Girl Kept In Boys’ Group Home To ‘Affirm’ Trans Identity.Now, The Mother Is Suing.
Flashback: How To Lead A Fall Retreat
An effective retreat starts with a clear purpose that’s understood by both students and adult volunteers
Book: “Live Your Truth” And Other Lies
Apologist exposes modern day proverbs that trip up Christians and lure them from true biblical wisdom
Gen Z Trusting Influencers For Product Recommendations
Here are the top 12 things these celebs have influenced them to purchase…
YPulse: Subculture Series…The Summer Of Swifties
Taylor Swift’s fandom has created a dedicated subculture that thrives on their emotional investment
How Gen Z Approaches Evangelism
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 own unique way.
Study: Giving Trends Among Millennials And Gen Z
How Millennials & Gen Z Are Stepping into Generosity
A Rookie Anglican Guide To The Prayer Book
You can’t be curious about Anglicanism for long without running into the Book of Common Prayer
How Christians Should Respond To Transgenderism
How does a church community respond when someone comes through the doors who identifies as transgender, or who is struggling with his or her gender identity?
Book: Loving God’s Children..The Church + Gender Ideology
What the Catholic Church teaches about the human person and why modern culture’s embrace of “gender ideology” is not only wrong but terribly dangerous for parents and families, female athletes, medical professionals
Engaging Families During The Back-To-School Season
The back-to-school season is full of incredible opportunities to partner with parents and encourage discipleship in everyday family life
Starting The Fall Off Right!
As you welcome both new and returning students, take the time to reset your goals and cast a clear vision for the year ahead
Flashback: Are You Ready For The New School Year?
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 new school year, you need to be
Book: The Drama Of Scripture
The book Drama of Scripture contains a six act structure for understanding scripture
Gen Z Students Have Doubts About Collage
They want to learn essential skills early and value a healthy work-life balance
Book: The Drama Of Scripture
The book Drama of Scripture contains a six act structure for understanding scripture. The first act is God establishing his kingdom, the creation story. The second act is man’s rebellion in the kingdom, the Fall of man. The third act is God the King choosing the nation of Israel as…
Be Brave Stop Pandering To Kids
Let’s give them the real thing. They are looking for it. No one has demanded anything of them…come to Christ, he bids them die
Leading Students Into A Life Of Discipleship
What does it mean to faithfully lead our children and teens into a life of discipleship?