Gen Z are relieved when placed in a situation where they are unable to access their smartphones for several weeks
Be persistent, pray, and then let God be God — who does the work to change lives! Here are some ideas to…
Leaving a Legacy That Lasts! There is a fatherhood crisis in America. At the core of nearly all social ills facing America…
Explore 40 key Bible chapters that laid the foundation for understanding the entirety of scripture
As a parent of five children, as well as a pastor, I’ll share eight that I’ve found helpful
The biggest factor predicting their spiritual health as young adults is whether they read the Bible regularly as kids
The Truth Is: Sharing The Truth of Jesus with Confidence, Conviction, and Compassion
Four Research Insights Every Parent Needs to Know
Families and Faith: How Religion is Passed Down across Generations
Parents, Take Note of the Spiritual Practices Common to Kids Who Flourish As Adults
Of all the factors that influence our kids, family relationship quality impacts a host of outcomes related to their thriving
Will Ferrell Is a Phone-Obsessed Dad in Funny Device-Free Dinner Campaign
Here are six free conversation starters to use during dinner
Responding to the Church’s Obsession with Youthfulness (Ministry in a Secular Age
“When the church engages young people meaningfully, church ministry thrives.”
Bill Hybels and his daughter shared some things her parents did to help her have what we might call “sticky faith”
Lately I’ve noticed a growing alarm about anxiety in our culture. It seems to be wreaking havoc in our live
Aristotle: “When we hear music, our very soul is altered.”
7 great ideas you can use to help parents train their children spiritually
Perhaps you already know today’s typical college scene isn’t hospitable toward serious followers of Christ. In reality, it’s quite inhospitable, a spiritual…
The gap between the congregation and the youth ministry is growing, when they graduate all they know is the youth ministry
Many people choose to abandon their faith when unable to defend it against secular humanism and other misguided worldviews
Last weekend I met some people who are tackling this reality head on… and I think they’re onto something
Five Ways to Send Your Kids to College with Confidence in the Bible
So many students who have grown up in our ministries will hit college, desert the faith of their youth
This book has been the most useful in understanding how to incorporate faith into the nitty-gritty everyday moments of life within the…
There comes a point when their children/grandchildren need to learn to grow in their own walk with Jesus; they can not just…
Parents, you are painting a portrait of God for your children every day….And when your children
Insights family engagement expert
At 103 years old and having been the first female physician in this city, Virginia has a lot of experiences to share
Fuller Youth Institute: Become an FYI Insider by joining our community of over 23,000 parents and leaders
Students in our ministries are trying to answer the “Who am I?” question. “What is the youth pastor’s role in helping students…
Hint: It has less to do with programs…
Based on psychological research, the three healthiest statements moms and dads can make as perform are
“What do you think matters more—talent or effort?”
Connecting with young people isn’t easy…Kids these days. Snap me, kik me, hundo p v savage RT, what?
Sermon “Opening Up the Doors of Dialogue In Your Home” by Jonathan McKee
The demands of modern life and workloads continuing to increase…a timely reminder that dinner is more than just a meal
The right advice at the right time…Their daughter Katelyn was dating a non-Christian. How could that happen?
Let us be clear – we’re NOT saying younger people matter more than older people
“The best predictor of happiness for families may be spending quality time together in familiar activities inside the home. And that’s great…
Grandparents with decades of life/faith experience equipped to intentionally, strategically build stronger families and churches!
More teens becoming ‘fake’ Christians
I simply didn’t understand how parents fit into the ministry picture
A study of 250 congregations suggests that engaging youth and young adults has little to do with style and everything to do…
Community rallying around the young
It’s not doubt that is squelching young people’s faith…It’s protective parents who shield teenagers from hard conversations that feel too to navigate
In 2014, a record 60.6 million people, or 19% of the U.S. population, lived with multiple generations under one roof
How to identify the signs your child is struggling and how to respond in an appropriate way
Debunking myths about what attracts the next generation
God can use parents—even sleep-deprived ones with snot and food on their shoulders—to build up the next generation of leaders
Clarity is the result of a deliberate journey
In fact, it can be incredibly difficult to maintain appropriate boundaries in ministry
“Communication has been the number one thing in our family,” Grammy Award-winning Michael W. Smith
The Essential Part You Play in Shaping Your Teen’s Faith
What is needed to bridge that gap between the youth and the church?
This attitude runs counter to most religious traditions and, according to researchers, shows a level of non-commitment.
An article from guest author Adam McLane
Maybe other parents don’t see it this way but they don’t have to live with the consequences
There has also been a noticeable change in the young family core group in our church
Question one of the Catechism shapes our whole existence…we belong to Jesus and not to ourselves
OC16: Notes from Rachael Sibcy from Frank Bealer’s OC16 Presentation
How to Engage with Kids Who Can’t Seem to Pry Their Eyes from Their Devices!
You may have wisdom to offer, but it will miss the mark without a rich combination of context and empathy
The FYI team has developed a proven process to help you lead change in your ministry
10 Tips for Starting a Sticky Faith Youth Ministry from Scratch
All of us, regardless of where we are in that transition, could use help because we never arrive
“Sticky Faith isn’t about programs; it’s about changing culture.”
“Family Challenge” and here’s how it works: Turn all family cell phones to silent and place in the cell phone coop
The single biggest change I noticed when I finished seminary was the change in the use and availability of time
Comparative data about risk-taking behavior among teenagers in every year back to 1972
“Someday, someday soon, but certainly not now, I’d like to learn to have a conversation.”
We sabotage our short-term mission trips by not thinking through how our work affects the locals hosting us
leaders and students must spend more time before, during, and after service projects preparing
Will help you plan for your family’s future in five steps. Great to send to parents in your Church
3 things that matter in ministry with youth that have a direct impact on the faith of adults
College students who have contact with their youth leaders from their church tend to have Sticky Faith