Three ways to avoid personal empire building in your own ministry
How To Engage Youth In Conversation...Ask About the Worst
But what about new adult leaders? Will they persist through the awkwardness of a conversation in order to get to the good stuff?
What We Must Capitalize On in “Generation Z”
Gen Z “They don’t just represent the future, they are creating it.”
7 In 10 Americans Think Role Of Religion Has Decreased In Public Life
But an increased number of Americans think that religion should play a larger role
This Kid Was Suspended For Selling Soda At School
check out the brilliant loophole he came up with
DO I REALLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUTH CULTURE?
DO I REALLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUTH CULTURE?
By Walt Mueller
I think I’m your average looking fifty-six year old man. That might be why I get so many funny looks when I go to the mall. The cashiers and people in line behind me either think that I’m a crazed middle-aged maniac, some kind of creeper, or a…
Alert! Digital Drama to Watch Out For...
Get clued in to the latest tech tools and trends that might stir up trouble
Accepting Students Where They Are
Different students show up at different points in their spiritual journey, which makes it challenging to plan and program
4 Ways To Avoid Damaging Students
Watch your life and doctrine closely Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
Short Shorts Belly Shirts... Building Self-esteem
If self-worth is based on what is hot, how can we help them develop a healthier self-image?
The Dangerous Drug Parents Aren't Talking About With Kids
Prescription drug abuse — big problem among adults — is also spreading in schools
Emotional Reasons Millennials Are Marrying Later In Life
Researchers Realize that college students are more than “pro-” or “anti-” marriage. They found students are Enthusiasts, Hesitants or Delayers
Is Sunday School Destroying Our Kids?
Is the gospel our central theme, or is it a “PS” tacked onto the end? With a So be good like…
Children's Book Shares Transgender Story With Kids Ages 4-8
“I am Jazz” chronicles the life of 14-year-old Jazz Jennings, who was born as a boy, but knew she was a girl since she was 2 years old
High School Footballer Pull Off An Incredibly Inspirational Interview
“Regardless of the scoreboard, you’re going to be successful!”
Smosh: A Youtube Movie Is Headed To Theaters Soon
The movie is being described as a “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure for 2014”
'Slenderman' Costumes Sold in County Where Girl Was Brutally Stabbed
Folks in the Waukesha, are up in arms over “Slenderman” Halloween costumes being sold there just months after a gruesome stabbing linked to the fictional horror-story character
Cheerleaders Defy School's Ban, Lead Crowd in Lord's Prayer
The cheerleaders decided to keep it going on their own, and the whole crowd joined in.”Our community needs God in it. We pray for the safety of each and every player out there and the cheerleaders and the fans for the drive home,”
Gameplay Broadcasting May Be the New Big Thing in Streaming Entertainment
What is Twitch and what does it mean that Amazon is forking over $970 million in cash for the company?
Your Brain On Porn
Free Christian E-Book
7th Grade A 30-Day Devotional: Growing Your Faith
A 30-Day Devotional: Growing Your Faith..It’s a year filled with transformation and transition. The world literally feels like it’s increasing in size
"Don't Be A Lab Rat." The Best Legalized Pot State Has For Teens
Colorado Tries Hard To Convince Teens That Pot Is Bad For You
Teens Getting High A Little Less Often; No One Knows Why
…but marijuana use remained constant with teens
Teens Attack, Hospitalize Innocent Man For Doing Good
Bus-riding teens cheering on a fight between two women pummel the guy who breaks it up
85% Of Millennials In The US (18-24) Own Smartphones
Smartphones have become the staple of everyday life and the on-the-go tool of choice for consumers looking to catch up on emails, tap their social networks or even tweet about a recent sports game
Suicide By The Numbers
What are the statistics behind suicide, and how can you tell if you or someone close to you is at risk
Mortal Kombat X
Definitely the most violent video game ad I’ve ever seen. Not only do you hear the sound of bones breaking, but then you actually see it happening
Flashback: UK: Generation Stress
Thousands of children aged 10 and under are being treated for depression, stress and anxiety
Secret Life Of Teens: Internet Addiction Changes Boy Into 'Shell Of A Son'
6 hours a day “It’s really like a therapeutic release. All that social anxiety I felt in school just went away because.. full-body buzz.”
Teachers Hope to Erase Union Dues That Deny Free Speech
But it’s hard for me to protect the modesty of other children because of a bill that has been pushed with my money
Taylor Swift Makes Unprecedented Move On Instagram
Yesterday, a girl was being bullied on her Instagram account and Taylor Swift posted this
The PIG: Time To Bid Farewell To Family Dinners?
The Selfish PIG Jeffrey Kluger of Time magazine explains why he doesn’t eat with his kids
3 Surprising Things I Do To Prepare To Speak To Kids
“he (Bohoeffer)often said that if one couldn’t communicate the most profound ideas about God and the Bible to child something was amiss
3 Reasons You MUST See “Boyhood”
“Boyhood” Filmed over 12 consecutive years… I would encourage every person who cares about children, students and families to see the movie
Watch D6 Dallas Live
Greg Stier, Ted Cunningham, Yancey Arrington, Lydia Randall, Brian Haynes, Walker Moore
5 Things Church Leadership Should Expect From You
As leaders in Ministry, we are typically focused on our department. But, there’s a bigger picture that we work within
Four Meta-Beliefs of Generation iY
Tim Elmore
UK: New Approach To Youth Justice
How restorative justice is steering young offenders away from crime
Four Things A Youth Leader Should SayTo Young People
As I move into a new phase of ministry life, I am in reflective mood. I have been thinking about when it has actually made a difference . .the things I have said
Kent State Univ. Blasts Red-Stained Sweatshirt Sold By Urban Outfitters
It was never our intention to allude to the tragic events that took place at Kent State in 1970…
Sometimes Empathy Is A Can Of Paint
We often think empathy is complicated. It is not. All it takes is caring about what people we care about, care about
Ministry is difficult...at least no one is shooting at you
What a soldier on a plane taught me about perspective
“You Have To Eat It Before You Tweet It!”
We can forget the weight that our words and actions have, toss anything out and see where it lands regardless of the ripple effect it has on people
"Guide For Parents During The First 6 Weeks Of College"
They’re the ones going off to college. How do parents fit in?
Teenagers Who Smoke Marijuana Daily Are Over 60% Less Likely To Complete High School
They’re also 60% less likely to graduate college and seven times more likely to attempt suicide
Teenagers Whose Parents Supply Them With Alcohol In Early Adolescence...Will Drink Like A Fish
Teens taking alcohol cue from parents: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre study
Social Media Tracked Trends: Facebook Isn't Dead Among Teens
But Vine, Instagram, and Snapchat are gaining
5 Crazy Ways Social Media Is Changing Your Brain Right Now
Ever wonder how social media affects your body and brain? You might be surprised!
School Bans 'Offensive' Chick-fil-A sandwiches
This is a classic example of those preaching inclusivity and diversity being the least inclusive and diverse of all
Inside The Secret World Of Teen Suicide Hashtags
Really, our goal is to create dialogue around these behaviors and help people. We want Tumblr to be a place where we facilitate that
Parents To Blame For Brutal Teen Mob Parking Lot Attack?
Officials say guardians responsible for teens’ actions
How Millennials Require Us to Design the Technologies of Tomorrow
Here are things businesses and website designers should keep in mind to provide millennials with the technology experiences that they expect
How To Remember The Names Of Students
If you remember their name it speaks volumes. To be effective youth workers we must remember the names of our students.
Criticism In Youth Ministry
Want to thrive in youth minitry…find a way to take the information that the critic wants to express and use it to make the ministry better
Flashback: Your Past, Your Kids and The Conversation
How to talk with your teens about your past openly and honestly.
Florida Kindergarten Teacher Refuses To Give Standardized Tests
Florida Teacher Upset About the Amount Of Time Lost
Fifth Grade Girl Fights Chap Stick Ban
Even though her lips were bleeding, she was barred from using chap stick
Controversial Sex Education Program Reinstated in Hawaii Public Schools
Parents simply were not informed that their kids were being used as human guinea pigs for research. This is a monumental breach of trust between the DOE and the owners of the system, the parents,”
Book: Distortion
How the New Christian Left is Twisting the Gospel and Damaging the Faith
First Arrest Made In Memphis Black-On-White Grocery Store Attack
The 15-year-old, appeared in court charged..He was not accompanied by a parent or any other relative during the hearing
Gang Of Black Teens Brutally Beating Three White Victims Into Unconsciousness
A mob of black teens swarmed a Kroger grocery store in Memphis, Tennessee and proceeded to beat two store employees and one customer to the ground
Apple Charts New Course With Large iPhones, Smartwatch
We invented intimate ways to connect and communicate directly from your wrist; it works seamlessly with iPhone
Families Marinated In Media
limit technology so that it doesn’t sabotage family communication and connection
How Are You Making Your Youth Ministry Feel Like A Family?
As Youth Pastors, we must be intentional in fostering community and a group identity
The Value of Academic Preparation in Professional Youth Ministry
A Low Entry Point is Not a License to Skip Education
10 Reasons Why Parents Should Be Involved In Your Youth Ministry
Youth ministry is no longer about attracting and entertaining teenagers
“I Can’t Do this Anymore” - Why Quitting isn’t Your Best Option
A lot. Those of us in Western affluent culture have been conditioned to have a comfortable life. Suffering is an under-discussed topic in society today
Entering Adulthood In A Recession Linked To Lower Narcissism Later Life
“If that’s the case, the Great Recession may produce a cohort of less self-focused young adults,”
How Coaches Teach Students About Life
Jim, star of the film When the Game Stands Tall. The significance of coaches in the lives of teenagers
The New Summit Video
We strongly recommend you attend to learn about exploring the ocean, mountains, and spaces of our lives.
