Chance also is an activist for justice, a voice of reason and a vivid reminder that young black men are worth fighting for

“A ‘typical’ concert is around 20-30 transports. 60 would be very bad. We had 70 once and 90 last night,”

“Young people average 2 hours a day listening to music”

Conservative students were particularly concerned about having their grades docked by professors and being criticized by classmates who find their opinions “offensive

Research looking at the effects of alcohol among young people found that heavy drinking can cause brain changes resulting in disastrous short-term and long-term consequences.

A new study has found that teenagers who self-harm are more likely to experience substance abuse and psychosocial problems as adults

6 Ways to talk to your kid about smart phone monitoring

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Over time, every couple’s relationship can become predictable. Romance, sex, and even conversation can become routine or nonexistent

Researchers at the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium…

Korn’s Brian ‘Head’ Welch Calls Chester Bennington’s Suicide ‘Cowardly,’ Clarifies Statement Later

Bruno Mars, the Chainsmokers, Justin Bieber, and Quavo each have two of the 20 bestselling songs of the first six months of 2017

It reveals what parental concerns regarding media influence in today’s world

Kids are also deeply concerned with fairness

Research carried out by scientists investigating depression in early teenage years and the use of marijuana later in life has found a concerning link

“When Parent Must Contradict Culture”

Helping The Next Generation Navigate Today’s World

Letting Go of the Goodness Gospel. The “goodness gospel” looks like a life driven by exteriors: a perfectly decorated room, well-mannered children, daily quiet times, or perfect health and fitnes

Statistic Brain Research Institute

5 things we do at camp everyday that we need to do at home to keep up this feeling of closeness to God

We can fall into the trap of thinking that because our kids are surrounded by our ministry, they are a part of our ministry

A device that will sit on a car seat and detect movement if a baby is left in the car. It will blow cool air on the baby and call emergency responders

You can’t control them, but you can be honest with them about your fears and your hopes

Record kids’ conversations, reveal their location and even allow perverts to TALK to them directly

One Simple Principle That Helped Me Survive Student Ministry

6 lessons I’ve learned about making mistakes in ministry

This Season’s Hits Aren’t Short on Sensuality

The suicide rate doubled between 2007 and 2014, surpassing the death rate from car crashes

Online Game That Ends in Livestreamed Suicide

The tattoo that covers half of is face has put off potential employers

Perhaps one of the greatest battles we and our kids face each and every day of our lives is the battle over where to place and find our identity.

Being aware that kids can discover some iffy stuff online – and discussing what to do with the information – are the best ways to keep kids safe

Gang culture has been blamed for the spike in schools. A lot of people ain’t got the heart to stab people

U.K. researchers have discovered depression has different effects on the brain activity of male and female….

Younger technology users (ages 15 to 19) struggle most (44%) with taking a break from their devices

Teenagers who increase their marijuana use are more likely to experience psychotic-like episodes.

Instead of complaining that parents aren’t attending any of your meetings, perhaps you can

Calls on participants to complete a series of tasks before taking their own lives, schools are warning parents about the so-called Blue Whale Challenge.

Resulted in the arrests of 18 teenagers and young people, and underscored the lethality of a gang

…awareness of not using your cell phone in the bathroom as it is plugged in and charging

Michigan is the 26th state to officially ban the practice in the U.S. The state laws take effect in October

prison under new law

Reflection, and strategic implementation are invaluable to building a sustainable, God-glorifying ministry

Five Ways to Send Your Kids to College with Confidence in the Bible

The Gospel doesn’t change, but how we apply the Gospel to our changing culture is vital

So many students who have grown up in our ministries will hit college, desert the faith of their youth

Am I dead? Or is this one of those horrible dreams. If I am alive, why? If there is a God

Be aware that children sometimes sin out of the sheer pleasure of being wicked

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Ranking all 65 Power Five schools in overall athletic success

After the Great Recession, they’ve tempered their expectations

New Mexico has already passed a law that prevents schools from denying healthy lunches to students

Katy Perry is getting real with fans this weekend, and even opening up about past suicidal thoughts during a therapy session.

Tattooist catches teenager ‘stealing bike’ and inks his forehead with ‘thief’

Still don’t know how I got away with a huge hip flask as my prom clutch

How Are Kids Spending Their Time?

If summer is time to slow down and put the brakes on, I think fall is like getting shot out of a cannon

Youth ministry is in danger of becoming the phone book

The way children and young people are watching and consuming programmes and other content is changing fast, and the BBC needs to respond,” it

“The bear came down the trail at them, fella in the front, who was his uncle, the bear was on him so quickly that he didn’t have time to take his rifle off his shoulder.”

Chicago will not allow high school students to graduate without proof of future plans

It may be a bit of stretch, but I think there’s a connection between July 4th and parenting…

“Well we all have a need for community,”…And that’s why God designed the family and he designed the church

YouTube is the most pervasive entertainment platform for Gen Z, peaking at 94% monthly penetration among 16-19 year olds.

Imagine you’re a teen who has stepped into your youth program for the first time. How would you feel?

I noticed some common themes and challenges that seem important for all of us to pay attention to…

7 Practical Steps On How To Kill “That Thing” In Your Ministry

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Girls reported that they were more upset by these behaviors and reported more negative emotional responses

The youngest pupils in each school year group could be at risk of worse mental health than their older classmates

Parents, pastors, youth workers, …it’s time to get serious about training the next generation

Growing Young: Intensive church training to engage teenagers and young adults.

What might start off as a small slight can snowball into a full dispute

Ben Lock

5 Reasons Jesus Would Be Fired if He Was Your Youth Pastor

David Smith

What will our kids hear from Katy this time around? More importantly, how can you talk with them about what they hear?

Jonathan McKee

A List of Summer’s Biggest Movies…and the Themes In Them

Summer’s Biggest Movies…and the Themes in Them

CDC report

A Strategy for Children’s and Student Ministry Leaders

No Staff, No Money, No Problem! Small churches can have a big impact on the faith journey of their young people

TOP 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER AS YOU START DOING GENERATION Z MINISTRY

…how to disciple students after a decision?

But it is important to have goals in your ministry and for you personally as the minister

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Sex is everywhere in the media, and so you may be convinced that today’s teens are always looking to “hook-up.” But new federal research says it’s just not so.

Childhood bullying may lead to long-lasting health consequences, impacting psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular health

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry

More drivers admit to using pot, and it is showing up more frequently among people involved in crashes

But at the same time, no one deserves special rights, protections, or privileges on the basis of their eccentricity

A healthy ministry knows why it exists. It’s a ministry that knows that there are great ideas…but

Almost 50 per cent of newly-arrived young Austrian Muslim migrants hold anti-Semitic views

SoundCloud rap is growing fast…

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….in the name of political correctness

A significant majority of teenagers don’t get the recommended 60 minutes of exercise per day,