YouthWorks: by Sam Townsend
Why Seven Hours of Sleep Might Be Better Than Eight
Sleep experts close in on the optimal night’s sleep
HOW TO BECOME A VETERAN YOUTH WORKER
After 33 years in youth ministry, there are a few things i’m seeing about survival and thriving as a veteran
In Post-Recession Era, Young Adults Drive Continuing Rise in Multi-Generational Living
Declining employment, marrying at later ages and staying in school…
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18 presenters delivering laser-focused TED-style talks…who leave you thirsty for more
Pew Research: How Americans Feel About Religious Groups
…0 reflects the coldest, most negative possible rating and 100 the warmest
Middle Schoolers Who Text More Have Sex More
Oddly researchers found that about 20% of students have received a sext, only five % said they’d sent one
Hobby Lobby To Release Family’s Public School Bible Curriculum Being Postponed?
“They were contemplating some kind of a course like this … and they wanted to be the first one to do it.”
Dealing with Your Baggage
It had me thinking about what in our daily lives do we sacrifice to fit the needs of our problems?
Love Like A Hurricane
We didn’t go to evangelize or proselyte per se. We went to serve. We went to help someone in need
More Americans Than Ever Live In Multigenerational Households
A larger share of young people live in multigenerational arrangements than of Americans 85 and older
Flashback: 9 Things We Should Get Rid of to Help Our Kids
I realized I was more than half the problem in this whole entitlement parenting challenge …wake up call
9 Things Adults Need to get Rid of to Become Better People
Last March, a post rocked the internet…I thought, my goodness, most of this could apply to adults!
Now Is The Time For SBC To Prioritize Reaching Baptizing And Discipling Young People
60% of our 46,125 SBC churches reported NO baptisms (age 12-17)
Millennials' Political Views Don't Make Any Sense
That’s not a harsh assessment. It’s just a fair description.
Researcher Questions Data in Same-Sex Parenting Study
..the collection method was geared to skew the results in favor of same-sex couples.
Children Reared by 'Mom and Dad' Are Better Off ThanThose Reared by Homosexuals
New parenting study questions politically correct view that kids raised by homosexuals exhibit ‘no differences.’
8 Signs of an Emotionally Healthy Church"
Can’t We All Just Get Along: Family Dynamics in the Church
"5 Reasons The Church Needs Youth Ministry
Mark Matlcok: why youth ministry is vital to the body of Christ
Flashback: Social Media Affecting Teens' Concepts Of Friendship, Intimacy
Young people feel socially supported by having large networks of on-line friends they may never see
US is Allowing Violent Gang Members to Enter
Violent gang taking advantage of immigration crisis, using border as recruiting hub
Trolls Attacking Rape Victim
Rape victim, 16..is trolled by sick internet users copying the pose she collapsed in
A Dangerous Drug Trend For Bored Teens
Work distracts them from parenting. The lack of part-time jobs for teens = unsupervised time
Why Teenagers Act Crazy
ADOLESCENCE is practically synonymous in our culture with risk taking, emotional drama outlandish behavior
Dr. Dre I'm Losing Billions to Fake Beats from China
Beats points out it’s the headphone of choice for Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Diddy and tons of other celebs
'Stop The Beauty Madness' Brands Ads With Brutally Honest Messages
Rice hopes the campaign will provide a corrective lens for how women perceive certain images
Someone Tried To Shame Her Body With Graffiti
For all youth across America…Words can hurt but how you handle the words makes all the difference
Miley Cyrus Going Too Far In Trippy, Nude Music Video?
Miley Cyrus in new drug-filled, explicit video
16-Year-Old Girl Says Her Rape Went Viral
In a way, it’s as though Jada’s been assaulted twice, both inside the house and online
Summer work gives teens a competitive edge
It helps them get a little empathy for what mom and dad are doing and what we’re trying to do for the household
A Day In The Life Of A Mobile Teen [infographic]
The one thing that I have done right in the past few years is setting up a texting service
30 Devotions For Youth Leaders
Designed to encourage, teach and inspire anyone who works with youth. Taken from YFC President weekly blog
Show Up AND Be A Fan
Everyone takes off of work to see the three year old sing..However, the older they get the less we show up
4 Moves To Make Your Church Intergenerational
When a church is truly intergenerational it means kids, teens and adults are visibly present and involved
Why Research Says You Need to Ask MORE from your Volunteers
Were losing more than one out of three volunteers from one year to the next on average
WHAT THE 90′S YOUTH WORKERS DID BETTER THAN WE DO
Many young people now derive personal support and affirmation from “likes” and feedback to their postings.
HAVE YOU LOST “THE EYE OF THE TIGER” WHEN IT COMES TO YOUTH MINISTRY?
Too many youth leaders have lost their original fire and have succumbed to the status quo
"The Goal of Youth Ministry"
Chap Clark looks at keeping our focus on helping students find their place in the church long after we are gone.
Which States Has The Most Student Debt
Interestingly, some states with the highest levels of student debt tended to have lower levels of total debt,
Binge Drinking Common In Teens
Teens with more unstable home environments were found to be more likely to turn to drinking
Teens Are Turning To Tanning Beds Despite Cancer Risk
The truth is, teens overwhelmingly equate tans with attractiveness.”I feel more confident with a tan,”
Alcohol Sponsorship and Hazardous Drinking Among British Athletes Read more: Study Finds Link Between Alcohol Sponsorship and Hazardous Drinking Among British Athletes
Study Finds Link Between Alcohol Sponsorship and Hazardous Drinking Among British Athletes
Flashback: MORE TEENS IN TREATMENT ADDICTED TO MARIJUANA
Over 65% of adolescents ages 12-17 who were admitted to treatment had addiction involving marijuana
Boy Skips Church, Father Charged With Endangering
He assumed the boy had gotten on the church bus with his four siblings when it pulled up at their house
5 Things We Can Learn From The World Cup
People who act different will always be treated differently. Are you prepared for your ruling?
Chronic Childhood Stress Leaves Lasting Impact on Brain
“Just because it’s in the brain doesn’t mean it’s destiny,”
259 Million Prescriptions For Painkillers In 2012
Painkiller Prescription Rates Vary Widely Among States
Flashback: Parents Play Role in Teens’ Prescription Drug Abuse
Misuse and abuse of prescription drugs is one of the fastest growing drug epidemics in the United States
Kids With ADHD More Likely to Abuse Drugs
Children suffering from (ADHD) are more than twice as likely to try and abuse drugs
Flame, Along With Lecrae and Da’ T.R.U.T.H., Are Suing Perry
FLAME’S DJ EXPLAINS WHY ‘JOYFUL NOISE’ AND KATY PERRY’S ‘DARK HORSE’ ARE SIMILAR
Katy Perry Sued By Christian Musicians Over Copyright
By musicians Lecrae Moore, Flame, Chike Ojukwu and Emanuel Lambert
'Sextortion' Is An Online 'Epidemic' Against Children
The number of complaints of online enticement of children is climbing.
3 Disciplines Every Youth Leader Needs To Succeed
The youth leaders with longevity and impact are not always the flashiest but most have at least 3 common…
