Despite increasing secularization in American culture, a new study found that a majority of teens still have both “respect for and interest in the Bible.”
More U.S. Teens Experiencing Depression
According to new research, from 2013 to 2014, about one in nine teens in the United States had a major depressive episode, up from about one in 10 teens from 2012 to 2013
Beloit College Mindset List For The Class Of 2020
We have had the NOW generation…get ready for the RIGHT NOW generation, entering college this fall
Why Doubt Needs To Have A place In Your Youth Ministry
It’s not doubt that is squelching young people’s faith…It’s protective parents who shield teenagers from hard conversations that feel too to navigate
Despite Expectations Of Privacy, 1 In 4 Share Sexts
The study examined sexting attitudes and behaviors..a national sample of 5,805 single adults between the ages of 21 and 75
Students From 70 Australian Schools Targeted By Sick Pornography Ring
In one case, one user offered to trade up to 300 nude images of other victims, in exchange for a single nude photo of the one girl he was currently tracking
Low Cost, Flavors, Convenience Turn Teens on to Vaping
Young people try electronic cigarettes out of curiosity about the devices and alluring flavors that range from cotton candy to pizza
Many Millennials Regret Going to College
More than a third of 18- to 35-year-olds say they wish they had not gone to university
A Record 60.6 Million Americans Live In Multigenerational Households
In 2014, a record 60.6 million people, or 19% of the U.S. population, lived with multiple generations under one roof
'Privilege Board' Gets Prominent Placement At App State
Students and others have mocked it mercilessly on social media. “This makes me wanna go to my safe space!”
VS PINK Model Chase Carter Says Dad Went Nuts After WHAT?!
Victoria’s Secret PINK model Chase Carter shares hilarious story about how her father went nuts after she was scouted at an airport
Teen Pregnancy: School Bans Romantic Relationships Between Students
“Love affair will surely destroy the life of a young lady student therefore this institution prohibit intimate relationship between a male & female students.”
Values: “Tips For A Healthy Digital Diet”
The Digital Diet Of American Teens…. A helpful Infographic
10 Things Your Son Needs From You
Our job is to raise young people in love and security, but also make sure they are well equipped to leave home and make it on their own
Millennial Men Today Are Weaker Than Their Dads
Study shows millennial men today are weaker than their dads 30-years ago
"The Federalist Papers," Course Now For FREE
There is no better aid to understanding the principles of constitutional government than The Federalist Papers
10 p.m. Weeknight Curfew For Teenagers To Help Curb Violence?
(Video) Sheriff Clarke: Police shootings don’t create riots…The social order, tribal behavior and rule of law of the jungle
Come Honor The life And Legacy Of Joel Stigale
The memorial service. In lieu of flowers or gifts please give to the Catalyst Building fund, as a celebration of Joel’s dream
The “Gender Unicorn”...Charlotte Public Schools Have Banished The Terms “Boy” And “Girl”
The gender unicorn…purple, has a tattoo on its crotch, and it wants to talk to your kids about sex. It’s truly the stuff of nightmares
Flashback: Veggie Tales: “Morality, Not Christianity”
I looked back..and realized I had spent 10 years trying to convince kids to behave Christianly without actually teaching them Christianity
RIP Joel Stigale: Youth Ministry Legend
Well done, good and faithful servant!
It was an honor to work with Joel for so many years with Miami Youth For Christ and to have the privilege of supporting his ministry. Joel was a Legend, He was Jesus in the flesh to so many.
The following is a social-media snapshot of what others are saying.
Flashback: 10 Back To School Kick Off Ideas For Youth Ministry
Ahhh school is back in session for some and for others its coming quickly so here are…
Should Parents Be Allowed To Drop Off Forgotten School Items?
Should students at either private or public high schools be allowed to call their parent or guardian to ask them to bring them items forgotten at home?
American College of Pediatricians Says Gender Ideology Harms Children
The American College of Pediatricians has released an in-depth report stating that the move to indoctrinate children with the idea that they can pick their gender amounts to child abuse
Technology Rules That Teens Would Set for Their Parents
Family technology rules is among the first to explore children’s expectations for parents’ technology use — revealing kids’ feelings about fairness and ‘oversharing’ and the most effective types of household technology rules
Values: Change The Way We Talk To Teenagers About Reading Their Bible
Nowadays, I find myself encouraging my teenagers not to think about their daily time with God as something that they do for 20…
What Teens Need Most From Their Parents
As adolescents navigate the stormiest years in their development, they need coaching, support, good examples and most of all understanding
Doing Away With Boy And Girl References
One policy allows students to participate in extracurricular activities and overnight field trips based on their gender identity
The Volunteer From Hell
This person has left a trail of destruction at each ministry she volunteers at…. yet new churches keep putting her into positions of leadership.
Helping Kids Navigate Through Crisis
How to identify the signs your child is struggling and how to respond in an appropriate way
Churches Take New Security Measures In Face Of Terror Threats
“Allahu Akbar!” the unidentified man repeated several times as the unnerved parents drew their infants close and exchanged worried glances
Teens & Youth Pastors Struggle With Porn
Teen boys and girls view pornography weekly..pornography also has a grip on an alarming number of pastors and youth pastors
Moms Have Toughest Time When Kids Are In Middle School
Most taxing years for mothers….middle school years are far more challenging
Flashback: Olympic Lesson......Overcoming Hurdles
Even the best of us with all of our training, preparations, and aspirations can trip up and fall
What Do Young People Really Want In A Church?
Debunking myths about what attracts the next generation
Young Man Killed While Playing Pokemon At Tourist Attraction
Someone watching them from the top of a hill that overlooks the park, but it was dark and they were mostly looking at their cellphones
Most Nighttime Crashes With Teen Drivers Happen Before Midnight
Study suggests, and expanding restrictions on their nighttime driving to include the hours before midnight could save lives.
Teens’ Home Access to Drugs & Alcohol May Fuel Use As Adults
Teenagers who have easy access to drugs and alcohol in the home are more likely to drink and do drugs in their early and late 20s, according to new research
“App and Drive” Is The New Danger Among Teen Drivers
27% of teens today still report texting and driving, a bigger concern is that two out of three teens (68%) admit to using apps while driving
Gods Call To Youth Ministry In Front Of A Public HighSchool
My life changed forever one afternoon in 2006 as my car sat at a red light beside a McDonalds across the street from San Diego High School
Fall Planning Ideas For Youth Pastors
Use these ideas as a springboard to create something new in your ministry
Student Punished For Saying 'All Lives Matter'
Todd Starnes reacts to actions taken against a University of Houston student for posting ‘All Lives Matter’ on Facebook
UK: Move Over Youth Culture As PENSIONERS...Happiest People In Britain
38% of men said they wish they had spent more time with family or keeping in contact with friends, compared to only 26% of women
Study: Popular Kids In Danger In Their 20’s
Had a 45 percent greater rate of problems due to substance abuse by age 22
Why More Millennials Are Avoiding Sex
I don’t involve myself in…frat parties and hookup culture. “It’s not like I’m saving myself for anything; it’s more like I’ve been busy
Female Genital Mutilation In U.S. Up More Than 200 Percent Since 1990
Women and girls in the US who are “at risk of or may have been subjected” to female genital mutilation/cutting increased 3-fold over the past decades
Furious Vet Confronts Pokemon GO Players At Veterans Memorial Park
He “snapped” after watching Pokemon GO players stomp around the park, which he viewed as a “lack of respect.”
“After School Satan Clubs”
An After School Satan Club could be coming to your kid’s elementary school
Creating A Youth Ministry Year Plan
It’s that time of year again where many of you start prepping for next season
Childhood is forever changed with this sad “Sesame Street” news
Sad news straight from our favorite childhood street. Three beloved original cast members of Sesame Street have been let go
#Pokemongo 4 Ways To Engage The Craze
Are you or your church a Pokestop? How is your ministry using the game to serve the community or meet people where they’re at?
Opioids By Injection May Drive HIV Outbreaks
“It was the largest outbreak that has occurred in the U.S. since the introduction of HIV treatment,”
Best Ministry Job On The Planet
10 reasons why being a youth pastor may be the best ministry job on the planet
Study Shows Teens Have Little Interest in Traditional Radio
Millennials aren’t listening to radio nearly as much as older generations, and the drop off in usage and change in behavior is impressive
Serving Parents Who Don't Go To Church
Allow me to help shed some light on a couple of truths in relation to unchurched parents, and then recommend some steps to take in serving them
A Different Kind Of Parent Ministry
God can use parents—even sleep-deprived ones with snot and food on their shoulders—to build up the next generation of leaders
Consider Virtual Reality Church Livestream And Informational Video
New Study Says People Are More Likely to Buy From Brands That Use Virtual Reality
At least 2 dead, 17 Wounded In Shooting At Teen Party At A Nightclub
A teen event billed as a “Swimsuit Glow Party” at Club Blu in Fort Myers, local media reported.
Munich Shooting: Teenage Killer Ali Sonboly
‘used Facebook offer of free McDonald’s food to lure “teen” victims’
