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Wisdom For The First 30 Days
The decisions you make (or don’t make) in the first 30 days have a profound effect on the rest of your ministry
Indy’s New Approach For A Teen &...
“It’s not cool for the kids to talk to the police,” Knecht said. The clergy members offer an alternative
White Privilege Conference: Almost...
From racism and sexism to global warming and a weak economy, is united by the ideology of “Christian hegemony
Sticky Faith Launch Kit
The FYI team has developed a proven process to help you lead change in your ministry
The State Of Youth Ministry Report
YOUTH SPECIALTIES and YOUTHWORKS commissioned BARNA GROUP to conduct a nationwide study of youth ministers, pastors and parents of teenagers
Indiana University Students Mistake...
“iu students be careful, there’s someone walking around in kkk gear with a whip”
My Son’s Autism Changed Everything...
I came to see special needs families as an unreached people group
What It Means To Say That Christ ...
The phrase occurs in both the Apostles’ Creed, which many churches recite every Sunday, and in the Athanasian Creed
How To Become One (Church) Family...
All of us, regardless of where we are in that transition, could use help because we never arrive
Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry: A...
What an eternal difference it would make if youth groups put the gospel at the center of their teachings, Bible studies, retreats,
What About The Week Before Easter?
The Gospel Coalition Explains Holy Week
Explosion Killing At Least 72 Christian...
“When the blast occurred, the flames were so high they reached above the trees and I saw bodies flying in the air,”
A Biblical Theology Of Resurrection
In Jesus’s resurrection body the stigmata, the marks of the wounds, are still there, but his resurrection is unique
“Mommy Says Daddy Has A girlfriend”
How to respond when a child discloses a shocker
Top 3 Qualities I’m looking For when I...
Someone just asked me, “Jonathan, we’re looking for a new youth pastor.
“Creating A Visitor Driven Culture”
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”
5 Core Values Your Team Must Foster To...
Somewhere along the way, American churches have communicated that comfort trumps the Great Commission
Andy Stanley Explains His ‘Stinking...
Andy Stanley has come under fire for remarks he made about small churches in a recent sermon
What Is The Sticky Faith Cohort?
“Sticky Faith isn’t about programs; it’s about changing culture.”
Baltimore Boy Stops Prays For Homeless...
“This was an amazing sight! I pray this kid becomes a leader amongst his peers, and continues on this path!!”
Jennifer Garner Reveals Why She’s...
A practice that she said halted when she made her way to Tinseltown.
Awakenings: Hope For The Future
George Lockhart: Here is the sermon I preached…
How To Utilize Blab For Ministry
Have you started using Blab yet? Do you know what Blab is?
A Community Partnership: A Church And...
Church and the YMCA will serve as anchor “tenants” at this innovative, mixed-use community destination
Why Kids Should Bring Their Devices To...
3.79 billion mobile users, The Church has an opportunity to link a child’s spiritual growth to their mobile device
Teen Who Suffered Cardiac Arrest In...
This Heart Month, we hope this video will inspire your Church and staff to become CPR and AED certified
Ten Fascinating Facts About Pastor And...
From the work of Richard Hammer, statistical tome: 2016-2017 Compensation Handbook for Church Staff
Why Lent Is Good for Bad Christians
The somber season leading up to Easter might feel like punishment. In fact, for people like me, it’s sheer grace
Trend Indicates Over Half Of Emerging...
The percentage of emerging adult “nones” was now up to 33% of the population
Three Thoughts On How To Design A...
A ministry strategy is how a church will accomplish the mission of making disciples
Four Essentials To A Simple Ministry...
Good strategy almost always looks simple and obvious and does not take a thick deck of PowerPoint slides to explain
10 Youth Pastor Expectations For...
You and I walk into a church with expectations of our own
20 Expectations Churches Have From Youth...
Most Youth Pastors are ill prepared to tackle all of the unsaid, assumed expectations
Five Common Reasons Church Members...
Burnout is common with so many church members. But it does not have to be
ReligionIn America
An Interview With Greg Smith of the Pew Research Center by Ed Stetzer
The Porn Phenomenon
The Explosive Growth of Pornography and How It’s Impacting Your Church, Life, and Ministry
Book: Your First 90 Days in a New Youth...
Your First 90 Days in a New Youth Ministry: A Simple Plan for Starting Right
Book: People Skills for Youth Pastors
33 Ways to Meet More People and Make a Bigger Difference in Youth Ministry
What Does Youth Ministry Have To Do With...
3 things that matter in ministry with youth that have a direct impact on the faith of adults
Relational Evangelism And Church...
In Canada, a mainline denomination has announced that over the next 5 years, 1000 of their buildings will..
2015 Saw Most Violent Persecution Of...
“Christians, longing to stay in their home countries, are being forced to flee for their lives and for their children’s lives,”
Short Film To Teach Men What Manliness...
A boy will spend more time watching TV by 6 yrs old than he will spend talking to his father in his…
5 Disruptive Church Trends That Will...
Church leaders, if you want to raise attendance, raise engagement
Canadian Youth Ministry Project Making...
The support I’ve received has been invaluable
Religion in 2015: Rise of the ‘...
Pew poll shows uptick in number of people not affiliated with any religion
The Church’s Enemy Number One:...
“I forgive them because they don’t know what they are doing,” “If they had love, they wouldn’t behave that way.”
Dear Church: An Open Letter From One Of...
I’m just going to tell you what’s true for me, and what I’ve seen to be true of others like me
The Heresy Of Worshiptainment
People are hungry. They are hungry for a diet of substance, not candy. More of the Word. Less of “religious toys and…
3 Ideas For Better Communication
Churches—and youth pastors in particular—have a bad rap when it comes to communication
Start With Hello: Introducing Your...
Do you want your church to be a place of belonging? Do you want your church to be Irresistible?
German Church Celebrates ‘Star...
…getting up early on a Sunday is one of those things. But for something like this, I’ll go,” he said.
Barnabas Piper: 4 Mistakes Pastors Make...
What pastor’s kids need, and what pastors who are parents should know
Is Your Mindset Killing Your Ministry?
Your Move..Your job is to change your mindset. It might be the only thing that’s holding you back
Value: Millennials…
What You Need To Know About The Young Parents You’re Trying To Reach
Millennials And Marriage The Latest
Millennials are choosing to get married more often in places other than the church
5 Choices To Handle Criticism Better
Criticism can wreck us or make us stronger. Here are some helpful ways I’ve learned to handle it
20 Interview Questions For Youth Workers
Questions For a Church to Ask a Youth Worker..Questions For a Youth Worker to Ask a Church
20 Interview Questions For Youth Workers
http://youthministry.com/20-interview-questions-for-youth-workers/
17 Steps That’ll Make Families Want To...
You’ll make your ministry sticky for kids and their families — so they’ll keep coming back!
U.S. Public Becoming Less Religious
Modest Drop in Overall Rates of Belief and Practice, but Religiously Affiliated Americans Are as Observant as Before
Here’s How Houston Voted On...
At the polls, more than 60 percent of voters rejected the measur
20% Of Church-goers No Longer Attend...
“Among those with children who attended church before the separation, 35 percent say at least one child no longer attends,”
The Power Of Leading By Influence
What I’m learning as Executive Pastor of Willow Creek
The New Frontier Of Family Ministry
The landscape of the family is changing, and the church is facing a new frontier of family ministry
Church asks Boy Scouts To Leave Due To...
North Boulevard Church has been an outstanding partner with Boy Scouts Middle Tennessee Council for over 50 years
Appreciating Your Senior Pastor
A healthy relationship with your senior pastor or the person you report to is a core part of a healthy youth ministry…
Billy Graham ‘Disturbed’ By Pop...
“Some of this pop culture… have come out that portray heaven and hell from a different perspective than what the Bible preaches.”
Building Community In The Junior High...
A strong value in connecting with like-minded people who are trying to help middle schoolers get to know and follow Jesus
Why Are Millennials Leaving the Church...
Hungering for Jesus..honest community. Hungered for more intergenerational relationships and didn’t experience these in the church
Why Are Millennials Leaving the Church...
Millennials give for leaving the church. They usually have something to do with the church not reflecting Jesus
Why Are Millennials Leaving the Church...
It wasn’t the content of Christianity that they rejected, but the posture and form of the church
Catholic Church Releases App To Reach...
‘Faithlife’ encourages bible study and fellowship
Pope Francis Decries Chasing ‘...
The pope spoke on Sunday against what he sees as a consumerist culture that is eroding personal relationships
Study: Religious People Are Happier&...
“The church appears to play a very important social role in keeping depression at bay and as a coping mechanism during periods…
Helping Youth Workers With Admin
I have effectively created my own digital personal assistant, a collection of apps that makes all my habitual admin work
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