She told an NBC reporter that it contained liquid pot
Book: A Woman in Youth Ministry
What I love about this book is that it isn’t a book of whining or joking about all the problems we face. ..practical, real-life stories and advice
Tips for Male Pastors Interacting With Girls
This article isn’t about female leaders. It’s about male leaders interacting with female students
Multiculturalism Has Brought Us Honour Killings And Sharia Law, Says Archbishop
Young people who travel abroad to commit violent Jihad should know before they go that…
Carson to Jackson on Brown Shooting: ‘Not Sure This Is a Police vs. Black Community Issue’
You take a group of young men and you raise them with no respect for authority, not learning to take on personal responsibility,having easy access to drugs and alcohol, they’re very likely to end up as victims of violence or incarceration
Date Rape Nail Polish?
Four guys at North Carolina State University are doing something proactive (and unorthodox): inventing a nail polish that can detect date rape drugs
Miley Cyrus Turns VMAs Acceptance Speech Into Plea for Homeless Youth
1.6 million runaway and homeless children and teens in America
Today’s Lesson: Girls Rule, Boys Drool
When we sanction messages like “Girls Rule. Boys Drool.” we affirm a false message about what it means to be made in God’s image
How To Minister To Girls In Your Student Ministry
Here are two reasons why you need ministry to girls as a part of your student ministry
Police Arrest Student For Shooting A Fictional Dinosaur
…“completely absurd,” and is “perfect example of ‘political correctness’ that has exceeded the boundaries of common sense.”
Former British Rapper Reportedly Under Investigation for James Foley Beheading
He has a similar accent, build and skin tone to “John,” the man who killed Foley
Navy Kicks Out 34 For Nuke Test Cheating
The 68 implicated sailors are in addition to the 10 whom Richardson said are believed to have been “at the center” of the cheating ring
Why Adults Render Kids Helpless
What the Trends in Games Teach Us About Kids Today and do parents view “struggle” as a negative thing?
The App That Will Change How You Do Youth Ministry
Track attendance for events, monitor attendance trends over time by gender and school, and create smart filtered groups for powerful communication
One Vital Question that will Transform Your Teaching
Do the work of connecting these to students’ lives in new and compelling ways—ways that make them…
10 Of The Biggest Lies Students Hear Before They Get To College
We’ve collected some of the best answers
3 Things You Will Want to Have Ready for Parents
A few things I have found to be helpful as you get ready to kick off the new school year
New Toyota Minivan Will Make It Easier For Drivers To Yell At Their Kids
Driver Easy Speak, a system that amplifies parents’ voices, enabling them to be heard over kids’ screaming
Why Peer-To-Peer Selling Is Taking Off And What Companies Can Learn From It
Selling is not just a way of for teens to monetize their social networks; it’s also a way to finally make money from their popularity
Consumerism: Ways Brands Can Harness The Wonderful Power Of Teens
Why inspiring your consumers to volunteer may be the best thing your brand ever does
What You Should Know About Gen Z And Branded Video
Gen Z includes those born after 1995 (some say 2000s), which accounts for 2 billion people worldwide
Student Punished For Saying "Bless You"
“She said that we’re not going to have godly speaking in her class and that’s when I said we have a constitutional right,”
Lip Cosmetics Leap With Glossy Sales
Sales say it all…nearly one-third (32%) of lip product users ages 18-24 are looking for intense lip colors
Internet Pulls Ahead Of TV
These numbers underscore the direction that media consumption is headed in — and it’s a digital one
Mom Comes Up With An app That Locks Her Kids’ Phones Until They Call Her Back
“Now you have their attention. Ignore No More is an easy to install app that gives you control over your children’s phones.”
Teen Siblings Create App to Monitor Police Activity
There is a “Know Your Rights” tab that summarizes what your rights are when you are stopped by the police…
Lament for a Son....Book
A glimpse into a parent’s nightmare while extending grace to those who care enough to simply sit beside them on the “mourning bench.”
Team Sports Are Taking Over Kids’ Lives
“Stay on your side of the Google calendar. I’m taking back my family time!”
When Sports and Family Time Conflict, Speak Up
“Family and academics are more important than sports, until sports conflict, then sports win.”
The Summit - November 7-8 Register Today!
A new type of youth ministry conference combining TED talks with workshops where participants can dive deeply
Flashback: Back To School Prep
Here is a quick look at some of the things that you should consider as you get ready to start your fall programming and ministry
4 Components Of The Perfect Youth Ministry Format
By embracing flexibility in your youth ministry’s format you prevent frustration and allow room for growth
5 Keys To Effective Campus Ministry
So, how do you really do campus ministry effectively? Where do you start?
Iowa Students To Wear Heart Rate Monitors In Gym Class
“I no longer have to grade students just by looking at them. Now I know if they are really working,”
Three Things I Learned This Summer
Casey is 17 years old and a member of a Vision 2 Hear WAVE Team. The Youth Culture Report is a ministry of V2H
Trial Of Texas Father Accused Of Shooting Driver Who Killed 2 Sons
The Trial raises legal, moral issues
Study Finds Online Bullying Creates Off-Line Fear At School
Online victimization has offline consequences…negative effects for students, including fear of victimization
Bobby Jindal: Your Kid Deserves Better Than Common Core
That decisions about testing should come from parents and teachers at the local, not the federal, level
‘The Giver’ Graphically Shows the Consequences of Big Government Domination
“The Giver,” the government has gone to great lengths to hide the idea of liberty from the citizens of its pre-determined, utopian society
Flashback: Stronger Father-Son Relationships Curtail Youth Delinquency
“To protect children from harm, we believe that nothing takes the place of good parenting,”
Federal Court Strikes Down Obamacare Mandate For Christian College
The court did the right thing in striking down the Obamacare abortion-pill mandate as it applies to Louisiana College’s health insurance coverage
USDA: School Bake Sales Still Legal In America
“It is important to note that USDA has no role in regulating foods brought from home,”
People Now Putting Their Video Game Skills on Resumes
…using video game skills in job applications seems to be just one more example of the digital world bleeding into real life
82% Of Children Repeating Sexualised Lyrics Or Copying Provocative Dance Moves
Some children aged five or younger know the context of the song lyrics they’re singing….
Mom Arrested for Swearing in Front of Kids
Her husband kept squishing the bread with the frozen pizza
Viral Video Demonstrates Impact Of Swearing In Media On Families
This poor family gets shot with 3,192 paintballs in 5.3seconds to prove a powerful…
12 Things That Don't Make Sense As Teens But Totally Do As Adults
Not everything you hear as a teenager makes sense. But once you’re a little older, it clicks more
Take The Failures From Camp And Turn Them Into Improvement
Youth Ministry Veteran Tip: Turn Questions into Content
How To Manage Unhappy Volunteers
Unhappy volunteers is part of leading and it’s inevitable. Here’s a few ideas
Oxford Dictionaries Adds ‘Hot Mess,’ ‘YOLO’ ....
A new batch of words to their database, validating young people and making life less confusing for old people
Why Google’s New Anti-Porn Policy Is Such a Big Deal
The corporate giant’s stance against explicit content could have Internet-wide ramifications
The End Of Neighbours
How our increasingly closed-off lives are poisoning our politics and endangering our health
The ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ Is Everything Good About Social Media
We could use more trends like this one
Alektor: Preparing Your Seniors For College
A real world perspective on getting your seniors ready for keeping their faith and making good decisions in college
Should I Watch..sexually-charged entertainment..Game of Thrones, PART II
Popularity, availability… how about the morality of these shows?
How To Maintain Personal Growth As A Leader
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to keep growing as leader. Here are a few quick easy ideas
Memorial Canceled For Slain Durham Priest
It’s been a highly public matter, so the family has elected to grieve together privately and quietly at a family service
Police Warn About Dangerous New Drug
From the oils of marijuana plants and has a very high concentration of THC. Street names Honeycomb, Butter and Wax
Teen Lived In A Walmart For Days And No One Noticed
14-year-old runaway boy built secret forts, may have gotten the idea from the 2000 film Where the Heart Is
New ISIS Video Shows Young Boy Calling To "Divide" America In Two
Prospect of US troops helping stage Iraqi rescue mission now ‘far less likely’
Witnesses To Michael Brown's Shooting Detail His Last Minutes
I saw the police chase him … down the street and shoot him down…put his hands in the air, but the officer kept firing
Georgia Town To Atheists: Stop Bullying Our Kids
We understand and respect the Constitution and cherish our right to worship in our own way
Flashback: How Does Your Church’s Time And Resources Reflect Its Value For The Family Unit?
kids watching 25 hours of TV in a single week Vs 25 hours of Bible teaching from church in an entire year?
123 Theme Club Ideas To Help Your Young Life Team Plan The Fall
Over half of the theme club ideas below have links to detailed club plans