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Connecting Students In Campus Ministries
Find all the campus ministries and Christian groups at nearly every school in the country
Sprouting: Discipleship Workbook For...
This workbook is designed to help students grow deeper in their faith, and seeing it come to life is such a
blessing.
Priest At Rally For Trump’s Safety...
Priest who gave the benediction at the rally prayed for his safety–just moments before the attempted assassination
“For Better Or Worse.”
The vows are also a commitment to love – not just at the altar, but every day …unconditional choice that makes someone the…
Catechizing Our Kids…A Spiritual...
The marks and characteristics of effective Christian nurture
How We Can Help Solidify Teenagers’...
Rites of Passage at Home and in the Church
Affordable Background Checks &...
With thousands of ministries served across all fifty states we are committed to helping faith-based organizations maintain a safe environment, so they…
Married People More Likely To Be ...
Married people, parents, and Christians who actively practice their faith enjoy greater happiness, contentment, and quality of life than unmarried couples, agnostics,…
Easter Remains High Attendance Day For...
The three highest-attendance Sundays for churches—Easter, Christmas and Mother’s Day—have remained the same since 2011
People Open to Church Regardless Of...
Most Americans are open to a variety of denominations of Christian churches, including many people of other faiths or no faith at…
Book..Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry: A...
Focused on viewing all aspects of youth ministry through a gospel-focused lens
Book: God’s Grace for Every Family
Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well
Study: Waning Influence Of Religion In...
Americans say the role of religion in public life is shrinking and most believe this to be bad for the country.
Book: Faith Beyond Youth Group
5 Ways to Form Character and Cultivate Lifelong Discipleship
Book: Church Doesn’t End With Z
Why Gen Z is Leaving the Church and How to Reach Them
Book: The Christian Man… by Patrick...
A Conversation About the 10 Issues Men Say Matter Most
Turning Gen Z’s Obstacles Into Gospel...
We’re hopeful for this next generation. They’re spiritually open, curious, starved for deep connection
Is Marriage So Controversial?
Why is noting married people are happier and kids do better with married parents so controversial?
The Awfulness Of Elite Hypocrisy On...
The privileged classes would never dream of saying one form of family life is better than another. So why are they always…
Book: Get Married….And Save...
Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization
Pastors Concerned With Growing Leaders,...
When thinking about ministry difficulties, pastors say they’re most concerned with growing people inside church and reaching those outside it.
Flashback: Inside The Church Switchers...
When church switchers change congregations, they have a long list of important factors they are looking for in a new church.
How Youth Pastors Can Advocate For Fair...
Discover practical tips and strategies on how to approach your church leaders and negotiate a salary increase. Don’t settle for less, learn…
2023 Youth Pastor Compensation Report
The “big number” of what youth pastors are making from 2022, and factors determining salary
The Deconstruction Of Christianity
What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond
On Sale $3. How To Lead When You’...
Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority
The Powerful Influence Of Moms In...
I used the following excerpt because it just seemed fitting since I just wrote about how my mom still is influencing me…
The Powerful Influence Of Moms In...
The Powerful Influence of Moms in Christians’ Households
*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on Barna.com, and Homeword.com. I…
Conservative Parents…Raise Mentally...
liberal parents are more likely to have a permissive parenting style and “are the least likely to successfully discipline their children.”
Book: The Great Dechurching
Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?
Suicide’s Are Up, Believer’s Are To...
Men older than 75 saw their rate rise to the highest of any age group, to 43.7 per 100,000. Overall, men comprise…
5 Questions To Ask In A Youth Pastor...
If you can’t find a way to ask the questions you need answers to, then don’t take the job until you can
Flashback: 20 Interview Questions For...
Remember that you are interviewing a potential church in the same way they are interviewing you! Ask good questions
Book: The Anxious Generation
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Way Forward For An Anxious Generation
Haidt and Moore discuss the alarming rates of anxiety and depression among children and adolescents
Reaching The Dechurched Is A Whole...
The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?
200 Muslim Men In Gaza Seek Christ...
More than 200 Muslim men in Gaza have converted to Christianity after reportedly seeing Jesus in their dreams, said Christian professor Michael…
Book: The Faith Of Our Children
Eight Timely Research Insights for Discipling the Next Generation
Book: Next Gen Faith: 12 Spiritual...
Key steps for spiritual formation for Christian adults who work with youth as well as families, teens, and young adults seeking such…
Book: A Walk Through The Prayer Book
The 2019 Book of Common Prayer Explained
Evangelism Book by Rebecca Manley...
The World Has Changed: Our Message Must Not. It is the next-generation ‘Out of the Saltshaker’ for this new era
The Rise Of Critical Theories And Social...
Implications for the Church and Society
Letters Along The Way: From A Senior...
Important, biblical perspectives on topics like the changing face of evangelicalism, and trends emerging in American culture
Gallup: Belief In Five Spiritual...
74% believe in God, 69% angels, 67% heaven, 59% hell, 58% the devil
Church Attendance Still Lower Than Pre...
The recent church attendance levels are about 10 percentage points lower than what Gallup measured in 2012 and most prior years
Preaching The Gospel To An Honor/Shame...
A shift is happening to a post-Christian West. We now have the ability to interact with people around the world at our…
Bringing The Gospel To The Next...
Our churches have a remarkable opportunity to partner with parents in the task of making disciples of the next generation
Less Leader And More Shepherd And...
In the topsy-turvy world of the kingdom of God, leadership is borne out in servanthood, greatness is borne out in humility
Barna: Reviving Evangelism In The Next...
The book provides you with practical tips for fostering a passion for evangelism in the young people you lead
The Next Gen Is Leaving The Faith...
Children born in the 1980s and ’90s never absorbed the faith in their home. And they walked away from it at an…
Stream Luther: The German Reformer
The Life and Legacy of the German Reformer for free
Book…Average Joe: The Coach Joe...
The football coach who fought all the way to Supreme Court for his right to pray shares his inspiring story of courage,…
Planned Parenthood Preying Upon Confused...
Planned Parenthood Turns Its Attention to Confused Adolescents Who Think They’re Trans
Youth Ministry Resume Job Search Tips
Does Your Church Resume Pass the Six-Second Test?
2023 Church Staff Health Report
Provides a deeper understanding of the challenges church staff members face
How To Teach Theologically At Youth...
How can youth leaders teach theologically without talking over students’ heads? Here are a few tips to help you get started in…
Book: The Story of Creeds and...
Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith
Jean Twenge’s Newest Book: Generations
The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They Mean for America’s Future, covers
Book…Ready For Real Life: Skills Your...
Unpacking the Five Essential Soft Skills Great Leaders Instill in Their Students
BLM Backs Hamas
‘A Terrorist Organization Supports a Terrorist Organization’
Successful Christian Dating
……it’s a whole other thing to find someone who is Christian in their lifestyle
The Holy Sexuality Project Throwing Your...
The Holy Sexuality Project definitely has resources I will be using with our family ministry. I am hoping we can highlight their 12-lesson…
LGBT: Andy Stanley’s ‘Unconditional...
Sam Allberry: The Atlanta-area pastor has said he affirms a New Testament sexual ethic, but his words and deeds have muddled that message
Book Evangelism: For The Care Of Souls
Avoiding a simplistic, manipulative, or guilt-inducing message, Evangelism: For the Care of Souls presents a vision and strategy for ministers to evangelize…
Ministry Safe: Preventing Sexual Abuse...
Protecting children and those who serve them
Reviving Evangelism In The Next...
Provides you with practical tips for fostering a passion for evangelism in the young people you lead
Barna: Where Do Young Donors Place Trust...
Even though young are less likely to affiliate with Christianity, they still have high confidence churches can be trusted with financial support
Barna:…
Free: Lead Your Own Church Conference On...
Two Talks: 1. “ understanding the transgender movement”. 2. Biblical and compassionate responses to the transgender movement”.
Why Is Family Ministry Important?
Rooted’s vision is that every student would receive grace-filled, gospel-centered, Bible-saturated discipleship at church and at home
Books: The Duties of Parents. by J. C....
Parenting Your Children God’s Way
Parenting Book: Does God Care About...
By Samuel D. Ferguson. A short and concise biblical exploration of gender identity
California’s Pro-Trans Child Custody...
Under the proposed law, parents, who fail to acknowledge and support their child’s gender transition, could face potential consequences, including the loss…
Ministry To Parents Now And Easy
Want to have a lasting impact on the ministry to kids minister to their parents
Book: Endgame…To Save Faith And Family...
The family crisis in America has battered society and reduced belief in Jesus Christ.
Negotiating Your Stepfamily And Blended...
One of your tasks as a parent is to find your place in the complexity of a blended family
Book: Taking God At His Word
Why the Bible Is Knowable, Necessary, and Enough, and What That Means for You and Me
Book: Impossible Christianity
Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World, Be an Expert in Everything, Accept Spiritual Failure, and Feel…
Constructing Christianity In A...
How can we help Christians take ownership of their faith?
How Gen Z Approaches Evangelism
When compared to older generations, Gen Z teens—ages 13–18—in both the U.S. and Canada think about and approach spiritual conversations in their…
A Rookie Anglican Guide To The Prayer...
You can’t be curious about Anglicanism for long without running into the Book of Common Prayer
How Christians Should Respond To...
How does a church community respond when someone comes through the doors who identifies as transgender, or who is struggling with his…
Book: Loving God’s Children..The...
What the Catholic Church teaches about the human person and why modern culture’s embrace of “gender ideology” is not only wrong but…
Book: The Drama Of Scripture
The book Drama of Scripture contains a six act structure for understanding scripture. The…
Teaching Controversial Passages At Youth...
How can youth workers deal with “controversial” issues related to Scripture, theology, church governance, etc.?
Why Teens Are Leaving The Church?
…what is revealed when they transition into adulthood is that they’ve only ever been veneered in biblical Christianity.
7 Tips For Teaching Theology To Teens
We are called to pass on the simple good news of the gospel as of “first importance”
10 Q’s Every Teen Should Ask &...
Whether you consider yourself a Christ follower or not, these questions can seem like deal breakers
Young People, Church Membership Isn’t...
Find a local healthy local church, overlook its flaws, work against your own selfishness and resistance, and become a contributing member. The…
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