Ben Read
The Future Of Youth Ministry
Teenagers aren’t afraid of risk, but they want to know that Jesus is worth it
Pew Research: Cell Phone Etiquette Poll
More than 8 in 10 respondents felt that using phones in social situations can destroy in-the-flesh conversations
“Top Social Networks And Apps Your Kids Use”
Gaggle’s Student Safety Representatives continue to discover websites and apps that pose potential risks to students
Secret Teen Photo-Hiding App Expose
Ingenious iOS app that allows kids to hide damning photos from their parents in plain sight
SF School Adds Gender-Neutral Kindergarten Bathrooms
..was prompted by the needs of six to eight students who are outside calling themselves simply boys or girls
Muslim Migrant Families Are Converting To Christianity In Droves At This German Church
Germany is witnessing an unprecedented surge of asylum-seekers this year, expected to reach 800,000 this year
legislators Demand Online Retailers Stop Selling Synthetic Pot
Synthetic Weed Leaving Streets Full Of ‘Zombies’
Pink: Most VMA Performers ‘Gross And Embarrassing’
“I felt sad because music is supposed to inspire. It saved my life. This trash won’t save any kids life,”
Student Leadership Basics: Crafting Vision
They wonder, Why would you entrust your teens with creating your vision?
To which I say, Why wouldn’t you?
Church In Hot Water Over Football Field Baptism
One of the coaches asked if he could be baptized on the football field. Several players, who had recently converted to Christianity, also asked to be baptized
Ingenious Kid Hacks His Parents' Phones
..so that the word ‘no’ automatically changes to ‘hell yes’ – b4 asking them if he can throw a party
Taylor Swift's New Music Video Raaaaacist?
Critics (also) said Swift was racist for her Shake It Off video, in which she awkwardly attempts break dancing and twerking
Miley Identifies As A Pansexual
Someone who is attracted to others regardless of their biological sex
Students Walk Out Of Class In Protest Of Transgender Locker Rooms
The students were split as to whether or not they felt comfortable with the arrangement and the ordeal lasted for about 2 hours
Lily Rose Depp Comes Out As Sexually Fluid
She doesn’t identify as 100 percent straight in the @selfevidentproject
Girl's Sexual Orientation May Be Partly Influenced By Their Romantic Options
The study suggests that women who are rated as less attractive may feel less pressure from straight norms and so are free to explore same-sex attractions
Students Tattoo Goes Viral, Gets Web Talking About Depression
“It reminds me that people who may appear happy, may be at battle with themselves.”
Project Semicolon Really Can Save A Life;
Now, turn that semicolon into a metaphor for life that goes on and can change and you have a new trend to raise awareness of people suffering with things like addiction, self-harm, and suicide
7 Steps To Automatic Growth In Your Children’s Ministry
There are certain principles that, if applied over time, will cause growth in your ministry
MTV Won't Be Fined For Miley Cyrus' Nip Slip, Marijuana Antics
Because cable channels such as MTV aren’t held to the same standards as over-the-air TV networks, including ABC, CBS and NBC.
Why Do Students Leave Their Faith After Graduation?
According to Research, This Is the Biggest Factor
TruIdentity Curriculum: Psalms
Families are equipped to be the primary nurturers of their student’s faith through time together in God’s Word, prayer
Top 15 Ways That Churches Can Use the Periscope App In Their Ministry
It works with Twitter and allows you to set up live video streaming from your smartphone just by pressing a button
Team Up!: The Family Ministry Playbook for Partnering With Parents
by Phil Bell…Parents and families are busier than ever—and so are you—but partnering with them is as important as ever.
Kids Are Blunt When They Talk About Why Parents Shouldn’t Get Divorced
“Don’t get a divorce. It’s really hard on the kids. They don’t understand what is happening.”
Lego Adult Size Bricks For Youth Ministry!
Full-scale plastic blocks that you can use to create functioning furniture and structures for your daily life
Book: In Search of Adolescence
A New Look at an Old Idea – Available for pre-order at Amazon (paperback & Kindle)
Justin Bieber Broke Down In Tears After His MTV VMA Performance
After an overwhelmingly positive response from the crowd, Biebs was overcome with emotion during the applause
Creating A Weekly Schedule That Works For You
With the start of a new youthmin season, now is the perfect time to set priorities, prevent stress and burnout
Chicago Schools Struggle To Support 66,000 Non-English Speaking Students...
New outreach opportunity for Churches and Youth Groups in teaching english as a second language
My Ethics Make Me An Anomaly On Campus
I’m a Duke freshman. Here’s why I refused to read ‘Fun Home.’
Flashback: 2 Questions You Need 2 Consider When Partnering With Parents
These 2 questions may not seem spiritual. In fact, they may not even seem relevant to church. But they are more deeply rooted in Scripture than you may realize
Trend: Seminarians Pick Schools Based On Location Than Doctrine
The younger generation..strong desire to be more connected to the local church and not to uproot from it
4 Back To School Basics Talk
Hope this helps students to live as #ONESENT as they enter a new year of missional living
Back To School Basics
by George Lockhart
A sermon from a couple years ago but the principles still apply. Hope this helps students to live as #ONESENT as they enter a new year of missional living.
Summer Student Shares
We’re very proud of Cole and all those who served with us this summer! Pray for him…to live as #ONESENT
Frat Suspended For Offensive Banners
Frat Greets Parents bringing their freshmen students during move-in with banner “freshman daughter drop off”
A New Craze Has People 'Vaping' Caffeine
The New York Times described the experience as “Red Bull for the lungs.”
Education Group ‘Taking Action’ Against MTV And Miley Cyrus
MTV rates the program as appropriate for fourteen-year-olds despite the presence of adult content
How Having Smartphones (or not) Shapes The Way Teens Communicate
Non-smartphone-using teens are more likely to keep in touch with their closest friend via social media
How Instagram Is Changing The Way Brands Look At Photography
Top ad platforms have had to move away from traditional designs in favor of content that look more natural
Teenage Girl Takes Her Senior Portraits At Taco Bell
This Girl’s Senior Photos At Taco Bell Are A Work Of Art
A Back To School Quiet Time For Students
Download the Quiet Time to help students get started for this school year
10 Steps To Help Kids & Teens Connect To The Church
Stop blaming other churches for your failure to make an impact and take responsibility
How To Jump Back Into Youth Ministry After Being Away
Coming back from vacation does not have to be overwhelming. Develop a plan so you can use your new found energy to hit the ground running
5 Roles Youth Workers Play In The Lives Of Teenagers
There are roles a youth worker plays in the life of our teenagers that can be essential to our students spiritual development
10 Tips To Get Parents To Show Up To Your Next Parent Training
How can I partner with parents so the training I offer meets their needs?
'Moms Who Rave' Putting Families At Risk?
Subculture of mothers take to social media to express their dual lifestyles
Teens Downloading Jott Like Crazy
Jott has nearly 500,000 monthly users and one million app installs..If you haven’t heard of Jott, go ask a teenager
Flashback: 7 Ways To Deal With CAVE Dwellers In Your Church
They are critics. They are naysayers. The negatively outspoken people
Play These 3 Pop Culture Awareness Games
Since my kids were young I have tried to teach them about how our culture lies to them
New Bible App Just Put a Major Twist On Scripture
Offers the opportunity for verses to be personalized to each individual reader’s name and gender
Study: Child Care Doesn't Make Kids Aggressive
Study, which includes the parents of 939 children, focused on the time spent in nurseries at ages six months, one, two, three and four years old
