What a reminder of how much things have changed in just a few decades
Here's How the New Christian Left Is Twisting the Gospel
You’ll find faith leaders encouraging young evangelicals to trade in their Christian convictions for a gospel filled with compromise
Middle School Suicides Reach An All-Time High
The suicide rate among youngsters ages 10 to 14 has been steadily rising, and doubled in the U.S. from 2007 to 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control
Islam The World's Fastest Growing Religion
Muslim women have more children, on average — 3.1 children compared to 2.3 for all other religious
(Gen Z) May Be The Most Conservative Since WWII
No one knows what the future holds, except the One Who holds the future!
Powerful New Drug: Pink
Heroin and opioids killed more people in counties inside The Triangle than murders and car accidents combined in 2015
Scare Mongering About Home Schooling
The Washington Post Magazine’s cover story about … the horrors of home-schooling. Specifically, “fundamentalist Christian” home-schooling
St. Patrick Calls All Christians To Be The Missionaries Of This Age
We must inspire missionary brigades of Christians ready to free the captives of this confused culture
Participation In Contact Sports Increases Risk Of Opioid/Heroin Use
Study suggests high school athletes who play high-contact sports (like hockey or football) are at greater risk for heroin use and nonmedical use of prescription opioids
More Time Online Tied To Loneliness In Young Adults
The more time a young adult uses social media, the more likely they are to feel socially isolated, and as users frequency of social media increased, so did social isolation
What Do You Do With The Barna State Of Youth Ministry Report?
As I read it 3 responses jump out at me. Here is some of the data and a few important ways to act on the stats.…
Leisure Time At Home May Be Best Path To Happy Family
“The best predictor of happiness for families may be spending quality time together in familiar activities inside the home. And that’s great news for families who have little time or few resources.”
Book: Venti Jesus Please
Listen in on their real conversation as teens talk about life, God, and relationships.
A clear gospel message for today’s teens
How To Kill "Youth Group Drama"
I’ve been hearing it more and more as I talk to youth leaders across the nation
7 Things Youth Need From Their Parents So They Won’t Abandon God
Parents, you are painting a portrait of God for your children every day….And when your children
The Kid YouTube Stars Your Kids Love
They’re the under-20 gamers, singers, toy unboxers, and vloggers of YouTube — and your kids are watching them
Kid Throws Tantrum I Restaurant, Dad Teaches Her A Valuable Lesson
Before you get judgmental, realize that what you are witnessing is not bad parenting, but what it takes to turn a child into a person
Kid throws tantrum in restaurant, dad teaches her a valuable lesson
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Bad Diet In Youth Might Raise Risk Of Early Breast Cancer
A poor diet while young may do more than just make it tough to fit into a pair of jeans: New research suggests it might also raise a younger woman’s risk for breast cancer
Cyberbullying May Bring Playground Victims Online
A new U.K. study finds that cyberbullying typically does not create new victims — it is merely a continuation of face-to-face bullying
5 Ways To Retain Juniors And Seniors
The number one thing you need to do is connect students to God!
Why Being A Children’s Ministry Leader Is Not Primarily About The Kids
“Their (church leaders) responsibility is to equip God’s people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:12”
The Children’s Ministry Leader’s Most Important Relationship
Ministry always happens best in the context relationship…period!
Book: Are Your Kids On Track
The goal is to break down 4 emotional, 4 social and 4 spiritual milestones
What I Learned From Reading Teen Vogue’s Magazine And Website
“What should I wear?” “Who should I date?” “How far can I go with my boyfriend?” When girls want to learn the answers…
Social Media 'Increases Loneliness'
Social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest are causing more people to feel alone, according to US psychologists.
Emergency Trip Bag
Years of youth ministry has taught me to be like a boy scout on trips: always prepared!
As Pot Legalization Advances, Pediatricians Warn Of Dangers
The (AAP) is urging doctors to protect children from the harms of marijuana as the nation becomes increasingly tolerant of the drug’s use
Online Risks For Teens – But They Rarely Tell Their Parents
1 out of 4 times that a teen encountered a risky online situation did they tell their parents about it
Porn Kills.....Illustration
Man who amassed a SIX-TON pile of dirty magazines died when it collapsed on top of him…
10 Facts About Date Rape
Every 2 minutes “ANOTHER AMERICAN IS SEXUALLY ASSAULTED” according (RAINN), and 44% of the victims are under 18
Why We Choose To Lead As My FamilyY
I choose to lead with my wife and family, when I lead my ministry, especially in the area of family and parent ministry.
Depression Strikes Today's Teen Girls Especially Hard...Values
…suggesting that the increasing dependence on social media by this age group may be exacerbating the problem
No Meds Needed: Study Finds Doing This Eases Anxiety
…How about mindfulness meditation on the Word of God?
Take The Free Youth Ministry Assessment
The questions are designed to help you accurately assess the health of your youth program while measuring your effectiveness and potential of producing youth IN ministry
Who Are Generation Z And How To Reach Them [infographic]
79% are addicted to their devices. We are becoming what we behold. We desire significance and we are trying to find this online
Wristband Monitors Your Blood Alcohol Content While You Drink
Can let you know when you’ve had one too many
Au: Game - Dubbed The New Minecraft...Open To Paedophiles
Shockingly within 15 minutes of playing the 33-year-old father was shown sexual positions, and told he was “sexy” and “cute”
Devotional: Lent And Holy Week
Daily Office Booklet: Morning and Evening Prayer for Lent and Holy Week 2017
The Art Of Recruiting Volunteers
Getting volunteers in youth ministry is like creating a great painting
Screens And Small Groups
We need to learn how to use and not use smartphones in the small group context
Oxford Study: Teen Screen Time And Wellbeing?
257 minutes: the time teens can spend on computers each day before harming wellbeing
Porn 'Tube' Sites Threaten Children And Actors, Critics Say
Critics say…they worry about the effect porn culture is having on the way teenage boys treat girls. Kids see porn by 11
Smart Kids Prone To Dumb Choices On Pot, Alcohol
A new study finds that brainy students are more likely to drink or try marijuana, but they stayed away from tobacco
Sleepy Teens 4.5X More Likely To Commit Crimes As Adults
“It’s the first study to our knowledge to show that daytime sleepiness during teenage years are associated with criminal offending 14 years later,”
3 Easy Ways To Impact A Middle Schooler’s Identity And Faith
Life for a middle schooler is rough. Forget trying to figure out who you are in Christ. Preteens are hanging onto the struggle bus for dear life
3 Ways Some Churches Grow Without Getting Bigger
When Church Growth Theory Meets Church Life Reality
The Latest Social Media Challenge Is Sending Kids To The Hospital
“The rise of social media has contributed to increasing peer pressure among children. This ‘craze’ is another clear example of the risks.”
Why Millennials Keep Ditching Your Company....Church
46.6% of millennials listed corporate social responsibility as a factor in choosing an employer. ie. community service program every month
Botox Is Booming Among Teens
Selfie culture…youngest patients are after a Photoshopped look (“It’s almost like auto correct,” he said) $382 per treatment
