Helping Adolescents Work Through Anxiety
in Post 3, Youth
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on December 10, 2017
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Lately I’ve noticed a growing alarm about anxiety in our culture. It seems to be wreaking havoc in our live

Teen Writes Book About How To Invest Money
in Post 4, Youth
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on December 9, 2017
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Book: “Early Bird: The Power of Investing Young,”

Government Taking Away The Basic Rights Of Parents?
in Post, Youth
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on December 9, 2017
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Parents succeeded in halting a rule that would have allowed K-12 to self-identify as a gender or race w/out consent of parents

Every 2 New Immigrants To The US Brings 7 Relatives
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on December 9, 2017
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“Chain Migration.” Previously unreleased data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reveals the number of foreign relatives

The Coming Persecution
in Post, Youth
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on December 8, 2017
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…..(and why we need it!)

8 Assumptions You Can't Make In A Post-Christian Culture
in Post 2, Youth
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on December 8, 2017
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The so-called Christian culture is going… going… gone. We need to get ready for what’s next

The Art Of Connecting With Fringe Kids
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on December 8, 2017
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For some this comes easy. For others though it is an anxiety inducing event. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking about ways

The Most Downloaded Apple apps Of 2017
in Post, Trends Studies
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on December 7, 2017
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…at No. 1 on Apple’s annual list of the most downloaded free iTunes apps of the year, followed by…

Teachable Doctrines Of The Faith
in Post 2, Youth
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on December 7, 2017
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52  gospel centered questions and answers. Also devotional book and curriculum book for developing Christian beliefs in a child’s heart and mind.

Does Your Kid Have A Phone? Cell Phone Contract
in Post 4, Youth
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on December 7, 2017
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What you need to do before and after you give your kid a phone

18% Of Teens Read Their Bibles...Falls Creek Surveys
in Post, Youth
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on December 6, 2017
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Approximately 2,800 students participated in the surveys

 

Cultural Influence: Falls Creek Surveys
in Post 2, Youth
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on December 6, 2017
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In the summer of 2017, just under 2,800 students participated in the surveys

Suicide Prevention: Falls Creek Surveys
in Post 4, Youth
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on December 6, 2017
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(1,347 people surveyed)

Planning For Exceptions In Parenting
in Post, Youth
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on December 5, 2017
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Just because our lives are filled with the unexpected doesn’t mean we have to be surprised

Imposing Our Ideas Of Jesus
in Post 2, Youth
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on December 5, 2017
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Have you sought the true Christ behind Christmas this season, God incarnate who came down to earth and dwelt among us?

Research: Do You Have Mean Girls Or Mean Boys?
in Post 3, Youth
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on December 5, 2017
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I want to hear from as many young people as possible on this issue, asking them questions

Biggest Spiritual Influencers On Your Child...Values
in Post, Youth
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on December 4, 2017
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Aristotle: “When we hear music, our very soul is altered.”

10-Yr Old Girl Commits Suicide After Bullying Incident Posted
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on December 4, 2017
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“Bullycide.” The term is used when someone takes his or her own life because of bullying

 

 

18-Year-Old Admitting To Molesting Over 50 Kids: Police
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on December 4, 2017
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Since the age of 10, Joseph Hayden Boston had molested dozens of other children in different cities where he’s lived

UK: 1 In 10 Babies Are Born To Parents Who Live Apart
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on December 3, 2017
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Parents living at two addresses has more than doubled in the past 30 years, from 4.2 % to 10.3 %

Disney Channel to Feature LGBTQ Storyline In 'Andi Mack'
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on December 3, 2017
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Disney Channel to Feature LGBTQ Storyline in the New Season of ‘Andi Mack’

Disney 'First Boy Princess' In 'Star vs. The Forces Of Evil'
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on December 3, 2017
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HuffPost “could be incredibly influential for kids who are soaking up social cues about what it means to be a boy or a girl.”

Use Numbers To Check The Health Of Your Youth Ministry
in Post, Youth
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on December 2, 2017
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What if we thought about what percentage of your students are really being?

Fllasback: Let’s Be Honest, Numbers Matter
in Post, Youth
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on December 2, 2017
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Here is my opinion and things I need to remind myself as a leader:

Why Your Youth Ministry Numbers Are Seen As Success
in Post 2, Youth
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on December 2, 2017
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Do you ever get tired of people always asking about numbers in your ministry?

Why Your Youth Ministry Numbers Matter
in Post 4, Youth
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on December 2, 2017
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The fact is, numbers in your Youth Ministry are an inescapable reality. You must deal with them

Help Kids Take A Stand Against Unconscionable Songs
in Post, Youth
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on December 1, 2017
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Just because a song exists or is topping the charts doesn’t mean young people have to be subjected to it

Smartphone Addiction Creates Imbalance In Brain
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on December 1, 2017
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The addicted teenagers had significantly higher scores in depression, anxiety, insomnia severity and impulsivity

Judge Issued Ruling On Students Racist Instagram Post
in Education, Post 4
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on December 1, 2017
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…however vile the posts were, they were protected as free speech and so was “liking” and commenting on them.

 

 

Matt Lauer And Our Own Sexuality
in Post, Youth
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on November 30, 2017
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“Protect us from the evil one, and rescue us from ourselves.”

When A Teen Hangs With The Wrong Crowd
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on November 30, 2017
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So, basically, having no friends sucks and having bad friends can screw things up, but having good friends rocks

When Is The Right Time To Give A Kid Their First Phone
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on November 30, 2017
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Movement calls on parents not to give their children smartphones until 8th grade

4 Ways To Fight Anxiety
in Post, Youth
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on November 29, 2017
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Feeling anxious is not only a valid emotion, but rooted in our fear, uncertainty, and insecurities to be a great youth pastor

NFL Player: What Are The Needs Of The Youth?
in Post 2, Youth
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on November 29, 2017
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NFL Player to Hometown Churches

4 Topics You Should Teach On Every Year
in Post 3, Youth
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on November 29, 2017
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Here are some recommendations in each of the following 4 areas

Faith & Feeling: For the Kid Who Doesn’t Feel God
in Post, Youth
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on November 28, 2017
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l God’s presence, does it mean that I don’t believe?”

Doug Fields: Understanding Relational Ministry
in Post 2, Youth
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on November 28, 2017
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Great for volunteer training. Give DYMU a try for FREE? We’ll give you access to a session from YM101.

Raising A Future Adult...Not A Kid
in Post 4, Youth
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on November 28, 2017
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Don’t  be sad as each phase passes…celebrate where they’ve been, and cast vision for where they’re going

Soul Provider
in Post 5, Youth
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on November 27, 2017
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Youth Doing Ministry…. Youth groups please help out Ashley as  she helps out children in Ghana  Africa

Soul Provider
in Blog
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on November 27, 2017
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Soul Provider

Youth Doing Ministry

I believe that it’s our desire as youth workers to see and encourage our students to do ministry. As Timothy Eldred says we want to see “youth in ministry.” Recently one of our students revealed to us a burden that God has placed on her heart.

I would like to encourage parents and youth workers to…

Graduation Season Is Upon Us
in Post, Youth
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on November 27, 2017
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You’re a three questions for you to ask students

The Bible vs Reality And Moral Truth
in Post 2, Youth
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on November 27, 2017
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Teens “Do you read your bible daily?” only 18% answered yes. 58% said they read their Bible at least once a month

Book: Dare 2 Share. Equip Youth To Share Their Faith
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on November 27, 2017
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Learn how to intentionally engage others in real, give-and-take dialogue and invite them into the most life-changing relationship they’ll ever experience

Teens Are Key To Addressing India’s Teenage Problems
in Post, Trends Studies
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on November 26, 2017
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India has 253 million adolescents, equivalent to the combined populations of Japan, Germany and Spain

Teen Raising Awareness Through Christmas Card Request
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on November 26, 2017
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He is trying to break a world record of 700,000 Christmas cards sent to his house, to raise awareness for organ donation

9th Grader Wanted In Connection With Grandma's Death
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on November 26, 2017
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Ninth-grader wanted in connection with grandmother’s death detained trying to enter Canada

Teens’ Painkiller Misuse Linked To Dating Violence
in Post, Trends Studies
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on November 25, 2017
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Teens who abuse prescription drugs, like opioid painkillers, are prone to initiating or being victims of dating violence, a new study finds

Flies Carry More Dangerous Bacteria Than Thought
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on November 25, 2017
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The house fly, which is ubiquitous around the world, was found to harbour 351 types of bacteria

 

 

Iceland Knows How To Stop Teen Substance Abuse
in Post 4, Trends Studies
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on November 25, 2017
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State funding for organised sport and other clubs has increased in Iceland to give kids new ways to feel like part of a group

Volunteer Affirmation
in Post, Youth
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on November 24, 2017
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Encouragement is like a breath of fresh air. We just don’t hear much encouragement or receive a lot of recognition these days. Be the one to breathe joy and affirmation into your ministry team’s lungs

Flashback: Trends In Children’s Ministry
in Post 2, Youth
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on November 24, 2017
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7 Current and Future Trends in Children’s Ministry

Steam Video Games Promotes Sexual Violence
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on November 24, 2017
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The sexually violent content of these types of video games has affected the behavior some individuals in the video game community

View The Bibles That Came Over On The Mayflower
in Post, Youth
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on November 23, 2017
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The Museum of Bible 8-story, $500 million museum features artifacts, exhibits and a Christian-themed musical

7 Reasons To Be Thankful In Youth Ministry
in Post 2, Youth
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on November 23, 2017
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The final weeks of the year feel very much like the final stretch of a marathon

Pilgrims Celebrated Thanksgiving….
in Post 4, Youth
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on November 23, 2017
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… Because only 60%  died

How To Help Kids Through Changes In Church Leadership
in Post, Youth
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on November 22, 2017
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The truth is, no matter how big or small, change can be hard, but change is a reality for our kids as they grow and mature.

Managing Conflict In Youth Ministry
in Post 2, Youth
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on November 22, 2017
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10  principles to help you out

The Secret Sauce For Youth Ministry
in Post 3, Youth
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on November 22, 2017
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It might not be what you think!

U.K: Hilarious What A teen Puts On Her Driving Licence
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on November 21, 2017
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Officials at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency failed to spot Eve Paterson’s mistake when she applied for an updated licence

Tough Time For Social Media...Values
in Post 2, Youth
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on November 21, 2017
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Bad Breaks, Bad Publicity, and Bad Management Stack Up

Best Travel Advice For Youth Pastors
in Post 3, Youth
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on November 21, 2017
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10 Flight Tips If You Actually Want to Get There

Rise In Teen Suicide, Social Media Coincide; Is There link?
in Post, Trends Studies
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on November 20, 2017
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An increase in teen suicide rates occurred at the same time social media use surged and a new analysis suggests there may be a link

I Watched 1,000 Hours Of YouTube Kids’ Content
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on November 20, 2017
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…and this is what happened

I Put My Teens On A Digital Detox
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on November 20, 2017
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The results shocked me

Germany Bans Children's Smart Watches With Listening app
in Education, Post
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on November 19, 2017
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The agency said parents have been using watches marketed to children between the ages of 5 and 12 to monitor teachers

Shoppers Are Still Paying Off Debt From Last Christmas
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on November 19, 2017
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Millennials are the worst culprits here: 24 percent still haven’t paid off credit card debt incurred during the 2016 shopping season, while 16 percent of Gen-Xers haven’t and only 8 percent of boomers haven’t.

MS-13 Terrorizing American Small Towns
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on November 19, 2017
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Small towns and suburbs ill-equipped to fight back

AC/DC Guitarist Malcolm Young Dead At 64
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on November 18, 2017
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“We salute you”

Neighborhood Quality May Impact Child’s Behavior
in Post, Trends Studies
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on November 18, 2017
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A new study finds that the quality of a child’s neighborhood may have significant and long-term effects on his or her behavior through the teen years.

3 Phrases To Diffuse Potential Arguments With Teens
in Post 2, Youth
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on November 18, 2017
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“Don’t argue and don’t fight with your kids.” It’s difficult to mentor and lead if your fighting and arguing all the time

Dynamics Of Domestic Violence
in Post 4, Trends Studies
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on November 18, 2017
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Approximately 20 people per minute are abused physically by an intimate partner during their lifetime.

Possible "Conflict Of Visions" You And Your Senior Pastor
in Post, Youth
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on November 17, 2017
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Does The Vision Of Your Ministry Line Up With Your Senior Pastor?

Communicating Like A Social Media Pro
in Post 2, Youth
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on November 17, 2017
0 Persons commented

How many hours do you put into managing your social media accounts?

3 Ways To Get Students To Read Their Bibles
in Post 3, Youth
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on November 17, 2017
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According to Ed Stetzer, “only 45 percent of those who regularly attend church read the Bible more than once a week.”

When iPhones Become Babysitters
in Post, Youth
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on November 16, 2017
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What Do They Need Most?

Book: Understanding Your Teen....By Jim Burns
in Post 2, Youth
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on November 16, 2017
0 Persons commented

Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities

Parent Guides: Your New Best Friend
in Post 4, Youth
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on November 16, 2017
0 Persons commented

Talking about issues…with teens can be scary and complicated. But it doesn’t have to be

The Adolescent Anxiety Epidemic
in Post, Youth
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on November 15, 2017
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What You Can Do

A Dangerous New Twist on Cyberbullying
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
written by
on November 15, 2017
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A new study warns of a strange twist in which kids anonymously post hurtful messages

'Social media suicide' in spotlight after Japan 'Twitter killer'
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on November 15, 2017
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Japan has the highest suicide rate of any Group of Seven (G7) industrialised nation, with more than 20,000 people taking their own lives each year.

Why Kids Need Exegetical Bible Teaching For The Long Haul
in Post, Youth
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on November 14, 2017
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“If anyone asks you how your ministry is doing, always reply with this: ‘I’ll tell you in ten years how my ministry is doing right now.’”

3 Things Our Culture Is Doing To Bible Reading
in Post 2, Youth
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on November 14, 2017
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Mary C Wiley

6 Reasons Youth Pastors Leave Youth Ministry
in Post 4, Youth
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on November 14, 2017
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The one thing these six can lead to that will ultimately cause you to walk away

Evangelism In Youth Ministry
in Post, Youth
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on November 13, 2017
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5 Reasons why you need to make evangelism a serious priority in your youth ministry right away

Does Your Gospel Presentation Need A Reformation?
in Post 2, Youth
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on November 13, 2017
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Greg Stier

Parenting Out Of Weakness
in Post 3, Trends Studies
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on November 13, 2017
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How Parenting Out of Weakness can Strengthen your Relationship With Your Teen

What Parents Can Do To Stop Sexual Harassment
in Post 4, Youth
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on November 12, 2017
0 Persons commented

Misogyny and harassment happen everywhere — including in our schools and among our children

Engaging "Me Too" Teens
in Post, Youth
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on November 12, 2017
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3 Tips

The 30 Most Influential Teens Of 2017
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on November 12, 2017
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Here’s who made this year’s cut

YouTube’s Users Now Watch 100 Million Hours Per Day
in Post, Trends Studies
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on November 11, 2017
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Every day, YouTube users watch 100 million hours of its content on TV sets, through smart TVs and devices like video game consoles and internet-connected set-top boxes.

Why Some Teens Less Likely To Meet With Success
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on November 11, 2017
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Teens who are dependent on marijuana and alcohol are less likely to marry, go to college, or work full time

What’s Hot?
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on November 11, 2017
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A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies

The worrisome effects of teenage smartphone addiction
in Post, Trends Studies
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on November 10, 2017
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Psychologists are worried about the effects of the smartphone on our kids

Teen Boys Discuss The Pressures Of Becoming A Man
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on November 10, 2017
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‘Confusing’ and ‘frustrating’

Participate In Harvard Survey On Students Digital Lives
in Education, Post 3
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on November 10, 2017
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The Harvard Graduate School of Education are looking for your opinions on issues related to students digital lives

It’s Time To Hit The Reset Button
in Post 4, Youth
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on November 9, 2017
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If things are getting crazy for you, here’s how reset things…

Teen Smoking Pot Down
in Post 4, Trends Studies
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on November 9, 2017
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That’s the finding of a new study that tracked more than 1 million teens from 1991 to 2016

10 Reasons Teenagers Are More Anxious Than Ever
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on November 9, 2017
0 Persons commented

We’ve created an environment that fosters anxiety rather than resilience.

Ditching Smartphones
in Post 3, Youth
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on November 8, 2017
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‘Dumbphones’ With Basic Functions Appealing To Some

Teens And Technology
in Post, Youth
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on November 8, 2017
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Podcast interview with  Jonathan McKee