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Podcast For Parents: Mom, Dad, What’s...
Parents who want to give their kids a healthy view of sex centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ
2019 Youth Pastor Compensation Report
This is the second year that Dan has published the results of his massive, online survey of youth worker compensation
Teens Who Attend Church Often Stop Going...
Two-thirds of American Christian teenagers who regularly attend worship at a Protestant congregation for at least a year quit going for at…
Family Relationships Over Ministery
Because I am in ministry, I’ve gotten my vocation mixed up with my relationships in Marriage, Children and God
A Very Social Christmas
A humorous reminder that our connectedness can sometimes get in the way of actually connecting. This Christmas, don’t be social, be social
Belong: Religious Upbringing Better For...
Children who had a religious upbringing are likely to be healthier and have a higher degree of well-being in early adulthood than…
Why ‘Passing On The Faith’ Fails Our...
The church needs to be—a community that calls our young adults into the body, not as passive recipients, but as active members
Top Bible Verses Of 2018 Deal With Fear
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I…
Flashback: How God’s Word Spread...
The “JESUS” film has been used in 7.5 billion gospel presentations. It is the most watched movie in history
Unleashing youth as co-participants in...
5 Essentials to help unleash the passion and creativity of young people in your church
Wives, Porn And Busy Church Leaders
Here’s some steps to help you grow in wise, effective pastoral care for a hurting wife
Viral Christmas Video Be Grateful For...
spread the message of gratitude!
Kids With Disabilities Face Many...
Children with certain types of chronic health conditions are much less likely to attend religious services —
Does Living Together Build A Stronger...
Is cohabitation really a smart move for couples interested in a healthy, lasting marriage?
Digital Radio Theatre: The Legend of...
But few hear the story of the condemnation that dragged him outside America to a life in chains and what he discovered…
The Forgotten, Epic Adventure Of The...
The Pilgrim Fathers built the cornerstone for a nation dedicated to faith, freedom, and thankfulnes
Flashback: Why Youth Stay In Church When...
It is converted students who go on to love Jesus and serve the church.
How To Use Technology To Connect With...
Ask the Gen Zers what they are using. Then, develop a digital strategy that will help your church
How To Keep The Next Generation in...
5 Ways On How To Keep the Next Generation in Church
Belonging: Greeting Students At The Door...
Spending a few moments welcoming students promotes a sense of belonging, giving them social and emotional support that helps them feel invested…
Why We Need Rural Churches
Many of the least churched regions were in rural America—where about 14 percent of the U.S. population lives
Should You Force Your Kids To Go To Mass...
One parent reflects on why she doesn’t make Mass mandatory for her children.
Where Is National Youth Ministries And...
“We don’t just do these big Jesus camps where kids get all jacked up”
“Traditional Vows Don’t Mention...
Geraldine used to tell us, “Don’t fight the feeling!” Well, perhaps there are times when we should.
Value: Teens with religious upbringing
Study: teens raised in a religious or spiritual environment may be less likely to do drugs and engage in risky sexual behaviors.
Raising Kids With Religion Protects...
Kids and teens who are raised with religious or spiritual practices tend to have better health and mental health as they age.
Generation Atheism?
How parents act on their religious beliefs linked to the onset of atheism in their children
Why Americans Go (And Don’t Go) To...
SECOND HIGHEST reason US adults attend church is because they want their children to have a moral foundation
Everyday Worship
Everyday Worship
By George Lockhart
God sees us all the time and everywhere we are is training ground for the work of The Lord….
Declining Attendance And 7 Preaching ...
In the past, people brought themselves to the message. Today, you bring the message to people
Flashback: 7 Disruptive Church Trends...
Churches who only think Sunday and who only think building will continue to shrink.
When A Gay Girl Meets A Good God
Perry’s journey of faith isn’t your typical teenage coming-of-age story. Instead, hers is one that requires courage and conviction to speak and…
How Do You Read the Bible? Infographic
We recently surveyed over 6,000 people to learn about Bible study habits. In some cases, the results were quite convicting
Belong: Parents’ Religious Beliefs...
Teens, especially girls, whose parents are religious may be less likely to die by suicide, no matter how they feel about religion…
Leading A Special Needs Ministry
Special needs ministry is no longer a niche topic, but at the heart of serving communities
How To Embrace Families With Special...
In theory, everyone is welcome at church. In practice, that’s not always true for some children
Few Churches Are Autism Friendly
Children with autism are almost twice as likely to never attend church. And children with other disabilities are often missing from the…
Flashback Study: Don’t Forget The...
Family Relationships are Key to Kids’ Character Strengths
Generation To Generation
Family Process in Church and Synagogue (The Guilford Family Therapy Series
Relational Capacity And Ministry Burnout
5 Practices that Cultivate Relational Health and Longevity in Ministry
How The History Of Sunday School Can...
A change in the children’s behavior. “They have been transformed from the shape of wolves and tigers to that of men,”
What Makes Churchgoers Stick With Their...
But don’t mess with a church’s beliefs or there may be an exodus, according to a new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research.
Cheap Sex And The Decline Of Marriage
Why is marriage in retreat among young Americans? Because it is now much easier for men to find sexual satisfaction outside marriage,…
I’m A Pastor And I Want You To...
When believers approach their individual involvement and commitment in a casual manner it weakens the entire body of Christ and the impact…
Book: “Future Faith”
Ten Challenges Reshaping Christianity in the 21st Century”
Values: Setting Better Examples For Gen...
Ten Ways “Grown-up” Christians Can Set a Better Example for Gen Z on Social Media
The Sin Of Silence
The epidemic of denial about sexual abuse in the evangelical church
Dealing With Conflict
Some things in life and ministry that are certain, conflict is one of them. It’s important to learn how to handle them
Thriving Values Resources For Parents On...
Helping You Understand the Times and Know How to Respond
Barna: What The UK Doesnt Know About The...
Much to celebrate about the work of the Church in the UK. But how are churches perceived by non-churchgoers?
Alexa, Tell Me About God
Church of England taps Amazon device to spread Christian message
Webcast: How Should The Gospel Shape...
The Gospel in the Center webcast is perfect for ministry team building, and personal development you won’t want to miss
Tempted To Compromise The biblical...
Youth Ministry’s Historical Temptation to Compromise on Biblical Truth
Walt Mueller’s Concerns Over Andy...
No, this is not a witch hunt. Nor is it insignificant, petty, and unimportant. It’s about properly tending to the flock.
May The Force (Of God) Be With You
The theology of many Americans—and some evangelicals—belongs in a galaxy far, far away. They see God more as a force—like what is…
Pornography’s Effect On Long-Term...
Married men and women who use pornography are more likely to get divorced than men and women who do not
Church Planting as Youth Ministry Pt2
Two Views of the Role of Youth in the Mission of the Church
Church Planting as Youth Ministry. Pt1
An ongoing column which draws together insights from two crucial spheres of ministry: youth ministry and church planting
Uk: Why Generation Z Become Christians
Even fewer spoke about other church youth activities or specific courses on Christianity popular in England like Alpha or Christianity Explored
What Pastors Need To Know About ‘Nones...
The death of Christianity in America has been announced many times—and yet Christianity continues to thrive
He Is Risen…Mom Tased Teen Out Of...
Teen needed to wake up for church on Easter. His mother tased him
Daughters More Influenced By Generous...
Daughters are more likely to carry on a family tradition of philanthropic giving than sons, a recent Indiana
St. Patrick Calls All Christians To be...
We must inspire missionary brigades of Christians ready to free the captives of this confused culture
St. Patrick: Was Kidnapped As A Teenager...
Reclaiming the Great Missionary
“I’d Rather Be Blind Than...
I’m the Girl Who Clawed Her Own Eyes Out. This Is My Story.
The Full-Time Youth Pastor Compensation...
Tangible data surrounding the compensation of full-time Youth Pastors in order to minimize vague speculation, while also providing concrete data and evidence
3 Youth And Children’s Ministry...
“Passing On Faith” by Theos; “Rooted in the Church” from the Church of England; “Losing Heart“, published by Youthscape
Young Bible Readers More Likely To Be...
The biggest factor predicting their spiritual health as young adults is whether they read the Bible regularly as kids
How Liturgical Are Today’s Christians?
Just over six in 10 are either very (32%) or somewhat familiar (30%) with Christian liturgy
Reconsidering “Professional” Youth...
When the call for professionalism and excellence turns people away….. a spirit of elitism has infected the body of Christ
Church Planting As Youth Ministry
The Two Most Disconnected Statistics in the Modern-Day Church
Atheism Doubles Among Generation Z
The influence of Christianity in the United States is waning. Gen Z: they are the first truly “post-Christian” generation.
The History Of Sunday School As An...
Sunday schools emerged two centuries ago to meet working-class children’s needs. How their powerful element of outreach dwindled
Copyright Infringement And Your Ministry...
It’s important from a ministry perspective to get to the bottom of some common misconceptions
Be the Change Agent In Your Church
Organizations are living entities with a true culture that may or may not show itself in a mission statement, list of core…
We Must Never Forget Moralistic...
Over a decade ago, Christian Smith published a groundbreaking study about the religious and spiritual lives of American teenagers
Evangelical/Megachurch Churches Are...
“It ties you into something that is lasting, trustworthy. And that touches a nerve in our culture.”
Here Is How Student Evangelists Can Have...
Why “post-Christian America” hasn’t surpassed the need for straightforward apologetics
Overinvesting In The Young
How can you include young people in all of the life-giving dimensions of your community?
Faith Formation In A Secular Age
Responding to the Church’s Obsession with Youthfulness (Ministry in a Secular Age
Symbol Of Church Sex Abuse Scandal, Dead...
Disgraced former archbishop of Boston whose failures to stop child molesters in the priesthood sparked the worst crisis in American Catholicism
40 Books To Read To Grow In Ministry
If you want to grow in your Christian leadership this year, here is a list of books I am planning to read…
Budgeting Basics: Crafting Your Budget...
Once you’ve translated your dreams into numbers and figured out the various revenue streams you’ll use to fund your ministry, the next…
Budgeting Basics: Revenue Streams
Once you’ve translated your dreams into numbers, the next step in crafting your budget proposal is to determine where your ministry’s budget…
8 Assumptions You Can’t Make In A...
The so-called Christian culture is going… going… gone. We need to get ready for what’s next
Teachable Doctrines Of The Faith
52 gospel centered questions and answers. Also devotional book and curriculum book for developing Christian beliefs in a child’s heart and mind.
18% Of Teens Read Their Bibles…...
Approximately 2,800 students participated in the surveys
Soul Provider
Youth Doing Ministry…. Youth groups please help out Ashley as she helps out children in Ghana Africa
The Bible vs Reality And Moral Truth
Teens “Do you read your bible daily?” only 18% answered yes. 58% said they read their Bible at least once a month
View The Bibles That Came Over On The...
The Museum of Bible 8-story, $500 million museum features artifacts, exhibits and a Christian-themed musical
Why Kids Need Exegetical Bible Teaching...
“If anyone asks you how your ministry is doing, always reply with this: ‘I’ll tell you in ten years how my ministry…
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