Tag Archive for sticky faith
Dear Parents, Play The Long Game
We cannot parent in the same way our parents did when we were children. But the job description of a parent that…
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…
Flashback: Youth Ministry Statistics
Time-tested norms on everything you need to know for a healthy ministry.
Book: Back-Pocket God. Study On The...
Religion and Spirituality in the Lives of Emerging Adults
Youth Groups Are Becoming Integrated...
Youth Pastors Ditch Gross-Out Games and Help Student Ministry Grow Up
Tempted To Control Your Children’s...
But one day, you might face a chasm. And only the Holy Spirit can carry them across
Recovering Proverbs 22:6 For A New...
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it
Parents Low View on Kids Having Similar...
Roughly a third (35%) of U.S. parents say it is extremely or very important to them that their children have similar religious…
Using Reason To Lead Little Ones To...
A childlike faith isn’t at odds with intellectual curiosity. In fact, a child’s appetite for learning could be the conduit through which he…
5 Reasons Why Kids Grow up And Turn Away...
There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are factors that it can be traced back to. Let’s take a look at five…
Does Church Really Help My Kid?
Does Church Really Help My Kid?
3 Ways to Help Our Kids Tap into Truth
by Jonathan…
Advice From A College Student: Go To...
Go to church your first Sunday in college. The most influential, biblically founded advice for me in my freshman year of college
Reframing The Work Of Youth Leaders
When young people are adopted into the body of Christ and the local church family, youth ministry shifts from ministry FOR teenagers…
Book: Handing Down The Faith….. (To...
How Parents Pass Their Religion on to the Next Generation. by Christian Smith and Amy Adamczyk
Christian Men And Their Godly Moms
Timothy was a man of the Word because he had been raised by a woman of the Word.
What is The Church And Why Connecting...
Student pastors must be diligent in connecting students to a new local church where they are moving
Don’t Be Afraid Of The Teen Years With...
And be on the lookout for the release of an updated edition of The Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting…
Church Is A Place To Be Equipped For...
What is the church? What is its purpose? Why should we go to church? What is the church for?
A Father’s Blessing
What moves a son to be blessed by his father (or his mother)?
Book: Don’t Miss It: Parent Like...
Parents have approximately 936 weeks from the time their child is born until he or she graduates from high school. It goes…
Let Your Kids See Your Faith
They are watching to see if we really believe what we say. They are looking to see . .
Book: Young Adult Ministry Now
Churches need young adult ministry now because the Church needs young adults—now.
Partnering With Parents In Youth...
Partnering with parents in youth ministry can be a challenge
Gen Z Wants To Talk About Faith
Barna study shows Christians age 13 to 18 are skeptical of evangelism, but they’re having deep and personal peer-to-peer conversations.
Belong: 3 Big Questions That Change...
Book by Kara Powell & Brad M. Griffin. Making the Most of your Conversations and Connections
Belong: Faith Questions Teens Are...
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast With Kara Powell and Brad Griffin
Belong: What Works For Student Ministry...
Kara Powells advice to leaders leading young leaders
WHERE WILL OUR KIDS FIND IDENTITY?
Teenagers are looking for answers: Am I worthwhile? What makes me worthwhile? How am I unique from others? Are those uniqueness’ good…
A Survey Of Church History….Short...
Seventy-three-lecture series covering theology, apologetics, notable church fathers
Creating Family Ministry Opportunities
It can not be stated enough how important the family is to the spiritual growth of our students
Family Meals Are More Frequent, Last...
Family meals now last 15 minutes longer in the typical American household than they did before the pandemic began
How Parents Can Pass Their Faith On To...
The more religiously committed parents are, the more they want their children to grow up believing and practicing the family’s religion.
Book: Surviving Religion 101-Keeping The...
A letter to his daughter to examining some of the toughest questions Christian students encounter at secular universities
When Students Leave The Faith
4 Ways Youth Leaders Should Respond When Students Leave the Faith
Keeping The Faith
The desire to pass on the faith to offspring in a world that does not seem to support that goal can put…
Helping Teenagers With Religious...
Religious pluralism doesn’t have to be a youth ministry boogeyman
Gospel Marks Of A Shepherding Parent
Parents and teenagers can nurture their relationships because of the grace, mercy, and forgiveness Jesus Christ provides
Children Who Bloom in an Instant
Some children who were once the envy of parents everywhere are now the shame of their own
Leader’s Pocket Guide to...
Discussion starters, tips, and wisdom to help your team have better conversations with parents in your ministry
Pew: Parents And Teens Faith Practice
Pew survey shows teens, parents practice faith together, though teens are less religious
Study: Religious Practice Reduces ...
“religious service attendance is associated with a lower risk of death from despair among health care professionals
Free Family TableTalk Conversations
What a great opportunity to reset family values and focus on Christ together at the dinner table
Having Faith Conversations With Your...
It’s such a crazy time for all of us. Families are feeling the stress and yet, for many of us, we have…
Young People’s Faith Doesn’t...
Study: Religious upbringing given by both parents strengthens young people’s faith in God
Flashback: UK. Parents Passing On Faith?
2016, survey with 1,013 parents across England, Scotland and Wales. How parents faith is engaging with their kids
Book: A Biblical Theology Of Youth...
Excellent book … those of us who think theologically about youth ministry, and the role of youth pastor, have been waiting for.
Best Business Practices You Need In...
We learned to integrate several of the best business practices into our family
Help! My Teen Is Questioning The Faith
Here are a few ways we can build homes that allow our children to wrestle with questions of faith
Mistakes You Might Make In Your Next...
The real value of family vacations is not in the activity. It’s for your kids to know you’re crazy about them
5 Spiritual Dangers Of Skipping Church
Why skipping church is a really bad idea
Talking Church With Your Teenager And...
Encouraging participation over attendance
DYM: Parent Tips Podcast Hosted By...
FREE podcasts about youth ministry, youth culture… and now they have me tackling parenting!
3 Reminders For Our College Bound Kids
The first version of this article appeared on her blog when Kristen Hatton sent her freshman daughter off to college
Book: Within Reach
The power of small changes in keeping students connected
How To Talk To Toung People About Doubt
A teenager or young adult is going to ask you a tough question about God that you can’t answer…
Silence Is A Hindrance In Kids Faith...
I actually would allow my kids more freedom in their high school years to explore and express their questions about faith
Growing Kids, Growing Parents
Kara Powell and Steven Argue describe how to parent adolescent and young adult children
How To Help Your Family Grow Together...
Guest Post By Kara Powell And Steve Argue
Flashback: How Serving Changes Kids
What’s the number one priority our parents list?
Parents: 5 Reasons To Keep Your Kids In...
Why it’s important for teens to be involved in a youth group
Beyond The Scrolling….Belonging
Seeing the deeper longings behind teenagers and social media
What Teenagers Need From Us More Than...
Our kids need a wall of support that doesn’t withdraw or abandon them. Even when they withdraw from us—
Book: Growing With
Access a wealth of tools to help you nurture faith and family relationships when you preorder Growing With
The Parenting Marathon
Eight Ways to Persevere in the Parenting Marathon
Family Meals Make For Teens Who Eat...
Teens and young adults who ate with their family more tended to eat more fruits and vegetables and less fast or takeout…
Don’t miss these holiday resource...
A gift for your church, your ministry, and your home
Grace First
The point is – if God was going to say one major thing to us – it is a message of love….
Navigating Emotional Teenagers
If you let your emotions lead when navigating your emotional teenager, you will likely cause them to shut down further.
Flashback: Why Youth Stay In Church When...
It is converted students who go on to love Jesus and serve the church.
Processing The Tragedy Of School...
We know this is not easy, so we’ve put together a few next-step resources you can utilize.
How To Keep The Next Generation in...
5 Ways On How To Keep the Next Generation in Church
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
Flashback: 3 Reminders For Our College...
By God’s grace, knowing the true condition of their hearts and the reality of the world around them will help point them…
Orange Tour: A Huge Gift To Parents
Orange Tour is a one-day event in 17 cities…Parent Cue Live is a two-hour experience help parents become more connected to your…
Barna: DevelopIng Teen’s Faith?
Parents and Pastors: Partners in Gen Z Discipleship
Gen-Z Relieved to Escape Their...
Gen Z are relieved when placed in a situation where they are unable to access their smartphones for several weeks
How To Teach Your Kids To Appreciate God...
Be persistent, pray, and then let God be God — who does the work to change lives! Here are some ideas to…
Book: Hearts Of The Fathers
Leaving a Legacy That Lasts! There is a fatherhood crisis in America. At the core of nearly all social ills facing America…
The Good Book: For Kids And Adults
Explore 40 key Bible chapters that laid the foundation for understanding the entirety of scripture
How To Help Your Children Read The Bible
As a parent of five children, as well as a pastor, I’ll share eight that I’ve found helpful
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
Apologetic Book: The Truth Is…
The Truth Is: Sharing The Truth of Jesus with Confidence, Conviction, and Compassion
Helping Kids Keep The Faith
Four Research Insights Every Parent Needs to Know
Book: Families And Faith
Families and Faith: How Religion is Passed Down across Generations
Building Spiritual Practices In Our Kids
Parents, Take Note of the Spiritual Practices Common to Kids Who Flourish As Adults
What Matters Most For Our Family...
Of all the factors that influence our kids, family relationship quality impacts a host of outcomes related to their thriving
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Will Ferrell Is a Phone-Obsessed Dad in Funny Device-Free Dinner Campaign
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