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Healthy student ministries are culture...
Never let them forget that, in Christ, they can have a culture shaping influence
I Hope My Son’s Life Is in Danger
I was tempted for a moment to comfort him by saying that he may not actually die for his faith
Teenagers: From Self-Absorbed To Self...
Giving believers genuine hearts for others is one of the antidotes to moralistic therapeutic deism
You’re Not My Parent A Youth Minister...
A Youth Minister’s Role in Discipline
CONFESSION OF A CHRISTIAN WHO STILL...
Growing up, I went on all the mission trips, camps, and retreats…
Christian Views on Alcohol
Younger Christians describe themselves as far more tempted by alcohol abuse (28%) than predecessors
Bold Parenting: Book Review
Bold Parenting: Book Review By Mike Liebler
Lars’ goal is to help parents focus on the meaning of “bold” faith and
reevaluate their…
UK: Generation Stress
Thousands of children aged 10 and under are being treated for depression, stress and anxiety
Coping with Suicide in Your Youth Group
Suicide is something you will never be prepared for
5 reasons there will always be paid...
Fellow professional youth workers have no fear, our jobs are here to stay!!
Is hostility toward religion on the rise...
Pew Study: Gov’t Restrictions on Religion Increased 87.5% From 2009-2012
5 Bad Reasons People Leave Their Church
There are good reasons to change churches, but there are a lot more bad reasons
Reimagining the Gospel in Relationship,...
What Does the Gospel Mean for Teenagers and Friendship?
My Best Tip For Youthmin Event Planning
Time is on your side..Yes it is
forgiveness
What This Youth Pastor Did to His Wife and Unborn Son’s Killer
Three Major Faith and Culture Trends for...
Millennials trust institutions more than older Gen does….excpet for the Church!
4 Obstacles To Your Students’...
I think the number one obstacle to discipleship is a lack of spiritual direction in the home
Make The Most Of The New Year pt.1
George Lockhart: Youth Service Notes
Make The Most Of The New Year pt.2
George Lockhart: Youth Service Notes
Searching for Sex Answers
Where do these parents think their kids are going to look for answers when they encounter questions?
Twenty Ideas for Grandparents
Sometimes the faith of grandparents actually “skips” a generation as grandchildren end up following in their faith..
Flashback: Helping Kids Keep the Faith
Four Research Insights Every Parent Needs to Know
A 10 Year Vision of Coveting a...
How can your church make a difference in a Middle Schooler’s life?
3 Tips for Teaching the Bible to Middle...
opening up Scripture to them in a way that was engaging and transformative in an age-appropriate way
Preventing Sexual Abuse in the Church
Instituting clear policies and procedures is a powerful way of saying We don’t put up with this here
What Happens When Schools Cut...
A new study raises questions about the merer Christian college
Teach Doctrine and Theology to Your...
Your students learn trigonometry in school…they can handle theology in church
The Importance Of Disciple-Making
Sadly our culture has done a poor job of maintaining apprenticeships and passing on the baton to future leaders in many vocations
Flashback: Top Ten Mistakes Christian...
This will be difficult for some parents to read through
Flashback: “Teens and Their View...
Kenda Creasy Dean addresses the 2012 C3 Conference about teens faith: Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
3 Common Traits of Youth Who Don’t...
What is it that sets apart the kids who stay in the church?
Colorado Readies For ‘Green Wednesday...
The unveiling of the nation’s first legal pot industry
Kid Christmas Crusader
Kid in black buys meals for strangers..money from his PlayStation 4
Why YOU-th Pators Should Apologize To...
When our kids know that we as parents make mistakes too and need forgiveness it helps them grow in their walk with…
Flashback: The Pastors Child: 33% are no...
Top 7 Reasons Pastors Believe their Kids Struggle with Faith
Is Disney really removing Christ from...
The removal of “One Solitary Life,” an essay that has been read during the “Candlelight Processional” since 1976
Prayer Helps Boost Self-Control,...
Previous findings have shown that when people try to control their emotions, the risk of aggressive outbursts and binge drinking rises
7 Things Senior Pastors Want Their Youth...
I figured out some key things early on in my career that helped me connect and gain the respect of my elder…
Endeavor Movement
Stop doing ministry FOR youth. Start doing ministry WITH them
The Power of Presence
The best help for these moments, I’ve found, has simply been “the power of presence.”
4 Ways Divorce Affects Kids
Children of divorce are more likely to pull away from church as teens and adults
How to Raise a Pagan Kid in a Christian...
“Hey kids, be more kind because the Bible says so!” But that isn’t Christianity, it’s morality. . .
What a Ride!
Thanking Mike Yaconelli for being that living example of dreaming big, remaining humble, and blazing trails for God
How Do We Hear God?
“God has told me the reason you’re sick/divorced/infertile/unemployed is because of this thing you did wrong”
4 Truths About The Gospel You Must Teach...
How intentional are you when it comes to incorporating the gospel into every area of your ministry?
How Big Is Your Youth Ministry Vision?
As I thought of this spider, I thought of four things those we can take and apply to youth ministry
Is faith alive and well in America?
“We are living in a post-Christian culture — a culture fundamentally at odds with faith in Jesus.”
How To Deal With Parents Who Are Never...
..it’s just as important to set boundaries for our ministries and stick to them for the benefit of our students, parents,…
Running From The Beast
A high school track athlete cites religious beliefs for refusing to wear the number “666” at a track meet
FAITH BILLY GRAHAM’S POWERFUL FINAL...
“There’ve been times I’ve wept as I’ve gone city to city and I’ve seen how far people have wandered from God,”
Free E-Book For When Your Child Is...
90% of boys and 70% of girls between the ages of 13 and 14 agreed to have accessed porn in the last…
Provoking the Future of Youth Ministry
“Modest Response to the Impending Death of Youth Ministry (as we know it)
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