Tag Archive for youth ministry resources

Handling Social Media With Your Kids

on July 2, 2013 by

Jim Burns, Ph.D.

Josh Griffin Leaves More Than Dodgeball...

on July 1, 2013 by

He’s jumping to DownloadYouthMinistry.com

Best Practices for Using Social Media to...

on July 1, 2013 by

Elle Campbell

4 Key Ingredients For Youth Ministry

on June 24, 2013 by

Youth ministry needs a “a picture of the future that produces passion.”

A Case For The Messy Youth Pastor

on June 24, 2013 by

Greg Stier

Preparing Great Messages When You Don&...

on June 20, 2013 by

There are weeks when other ministry responsibilities put message preparation on the back burner

How to Keep the Spiritual High From Camp

on June 19, 2013 by

If you really think about it, there are 5 major things we do at a camp or retreat everyday that we tend…

52% Adults And 57% Teens Think Religious...

on June 17, 2013 by

Esperanza—one of the largest Latino faith-based evangelical networks in the United States—today releases a new resource for Preventing Teen Pregnancy.

The Truth About Sexual Desire

on June 13, 2013 by

Any discussion about Sex that does not begin with our deepest, truest desire for love begins in the wrong place

Man Of Steel Youth Ministry Talk: Got...

on June 13, 2013 by

This movie highlights sense of purpose: Young Clark’s adoptive earth father encourages his quest for identity: “You were sent here for…

Pre-Summit Session Topic: Student Lead...

on June 12, 2013 by

Timothy Eldred

3 Things Boys Must Know About Sexuality:...

on June 11, 2013 by

Guys Crave Respect: By  Aaron Buer

Listening to Young Atheists

on June 9, 2013 by

..They felt their churches offered superficial answers to life’s difficult questions

Five Reasons Christian Parents “Lose...

on June 8, 2013 by

The best way to make sure your children will grow up in Christ, is if you are growing in Christ

Flashback: Seven Reasons Why Young...

on June 8, 2013 by

Here are some general trends that I think apply to why are young adults walking away from religion?

3 Things I Learned In College

on June 8, 2013 by

when I learned how to do them well, in college, my life changed

The Summit Presenter: Luke Mcdonald

on June 7, 2013 by

Topic: Going All In

Do your students have a hard time...

on June 5, 2013 by

How we create a welcoming environment

Leading Up: Finding Influence in the...

on June 5, 2013 by

Hey youth worker friends: “Leading Up,” is currently only $1.99 in the Amazon Kindle store

5 ways to inspire your teenagers to...

on June 5, 2013 by

Greg Stier

3 Talks Released From The Summit 2012

on June 4, 2013 by

The Youth Cartel

3 Things Girls Must Know about Sexuality

on May 31, 2013 by

Part 3

3 Things Girls Must Know about Sexuality

on May 31, 2013 by

Part 2

3 Things Girls Must Know about Sexuality

on May 31, 2013 by

Part 1

Youth Workers, Culture Watching, and...

on May 30, 2013 by

Walt Mueller Part 2 . .

Hangover III Star has “stopped...

on May 27, 2013 by

“Was getting into too much trouble with the drinking”

The Summit: Mark DeVries

on May 27, 2013 by

Topic: A Modest Response to the Death of Youth Ministry

The Summit: Theresa Mazza

on May 27, 2013 by

Topic: Re-imagining Yourself as a Youth-Worker-At-Large

The Summit: Brad Montague

on May 27, 2013 by

Topic: Making Things Simple Without Being Simplistic (what we’ve learned while making kid president)

Consuming Youth

on May 24, 2013 by

Leading teens through consumer culture

Flashback: Consuming Kids

on May 24, 2013 by

How Sellers Create New Generations of Buyers

Senior Recognition

on May 21, 2013 by

Recognizing Seniors in Student Ministry and the Church

Insights Into Missional Student Ministry

on May 21, 2013 by

Send Network Student Ministry Google Hangout

The Graduation Stage

on May 21, 2013 by

From The Skit Guys

Graduates: Trust God

on May 21, 2013 by

From The Skit Guys

Graduation: Your Story

on May 21, 2013 by

From The Skit Guys

Social Media Parent Resources

on May 17, 2013 by

Austin McCann

Parent’s Guide to Understanding Social...

on May 17, 2013 by

Book Review

The Summit 2013, NOV. 8 – 9

on May 16, 2013 by

Lots of news from The Summit and the youth cartel

How To Disciple Families For A Multi...

on May 15, 2013 by

Tim Schmoyer

Join in the Sticky Faith Movement and...

on May 14, 2013 by

If 1000 people who read this gave $50, we could raise $100,000 so that even more young people can develop a lifelong…

Free Webcast on Building Family Assets:...

on May 14, 2013 by

Join us live for a free live webcast with the Search Institute’s Family Assets expert Gene Roehlkepartain

5 Ways to Help Parents Pass On Faith to...

on May 14, 2013 by

Parents are the most influential person in your children’s faith journey, lets equip them to be spiritual leaders for their kids

5 More Ways to Help Parents Pass on...

on May 14, 2013 by

Parents are the most influential person in your children’s faith journey, lets equip them to be spiritual leaders for their kids

Flashback: 10 Ways to Teach Your...

on May 14, 2013 by

If a child is going to accept your faith as his own, he must see it lived out..In YOU!

Should I Just Smash My Kids Phone

on May 14, 2013 by

Doug fields & Jonathan Mckee Team Up To Help Parents Teach Their Kids Responsibility

Flashback: 9 Children’s Ministry...

on May 14, 2013 by

Group: Children’s Ministry

Excited to welcome JIFA Travel back as a...

on May 13, 2013 by

JIFA Travel is your full service travel agency. We can help get you to the summit, your next mission trip

Flashback: Parents A Word About...

on May 10, 2013 by

It’s not just about assumed popularity anymore. It’s explicit. It’s quantifiable.

4 Things Student Pastors Must Learn To...

on May 10, 2013 by

I know there are many things student pastors must learn to do well, but these are the ones I have been thinking…

David Crowder: The Process of Creativity

on May 9, 2013 by

Presenter at The Summit

SmartPhone Safety Nets

on May 8, 2013 by

“Have you set some guardrails to help your kids steer away from these kinds of temptations?”

Flashback: Tools for Understanding Teen...

on May 8, 2013 by

Remember, the end goal of studying teen culture is reaching teens with the Gospel and helping them live a Biblical-centered life

Student Leader, Don’t Waste Your...

on May 6, 2013 by

If teens can learn trigonometry in high school, they can learn theology in church!

Parents, You’re On The Clock

on May 6, 2013 by

The app will tell you how many weeks you have left with your child before college

Creating a Missional Culture of Gospel...

on May 6, 2013 by

Greg Stier’s Book review of Alvin Reid’s new youth ministry book, As You Go. Get it, read it, do it!

An Excerpt on The Science of Missional

on May 6, 2013 by

As You Go: Book

Beyond Camp-As-Usual

on May 2, 2013 by

Sticky Faith Approaches to More Intentional Camps and Retreats

Maximize Your Youth Group’s Social...

on May 1, 2013 by

What are some unique ways you use social media in your youth ministry?

“STICKY” Memory For Kids

on May 1, 2013 by

A recent Awana alumni study shows that over 90% of those Awana kids still attend church at least once a week as…

5 Tools Needed to Reach Today’s...

on April 30, 2013 by

Based on my conversations with kids and observations in the culture, I consider these five theological tools to minister effectively to today’s…

Max Time In Youth Min

on April 30, 2013 by

Utilize the time around things you already have scheduled

Orange Conference: Sessions 4-7

on April 28, 2013 by

PERRY NOBLE, BRAD LOMENICK, DOUG FIELDS, SHERRY SURRATT, HEATHER ZEMPEL, CHARLES JENKINS

Radical Parents Podcast Orange Day 4

on April 28, 2013 by

Michael Bayne Interview

3 Awkward But Powerful Steps Toward...

on April 27, 2013 by

Jeff Brodie

Get Sticky Faith E-Books For $2.99

on April 27, 2013 by

Best Price on Sticky Faith E-Books Ever

20 Ideas to Increase Relational Ministry...

on April 26, 2013 by

Quick, random, hits that we hope inspire you to try something new, too!

20 Ideas to Increase Relational Ministry...

on April 26, 2013 by

Quick, random, hits that we hope inspire you to try something new, too!

Preaching and Adolescents

on April 26, 2013 by

Preaching and Adolescents

YS Roundtable: What Makes Up A...

on April 25, 2013 by

Terry Linhart talks with Sharon Ketcham

Family Tech Check

on April 24, 2013 by

10 Tips For Keeping Tech In Check, Family Edition

6 Go To Books For Girls

on April 24, 2013 by

Kim Bowers

Youth Workers And Fear

on April 24, 2013 by

Marko

We Love Our Youth Worker Website &...

on April 19, 2013 by

If churches and youth workers both commit to this covenant, it will lead to.. healthier youth workers and ministries

Send Your Seniors Off Right

on April 18, 2013 by

A great way to thank and celebrate the seniors

An Interview With Rachel Blom

on April 18, 2013 by

A Youth Worker In Germany

Adopt a school

on April 17, 2013 by

There are 100,000 public schools and 300,000 churches in the US. How could we partner?

talking with kids about news

on April 17, 2013 by

Start by finding out what your child knows

One With Them: Stand With Persecuted...

on April 16, 2013 by

For those who share our faith but not our freedom

The Smarter Way for New York To...

on April 15, 2013 by

Nearly one in five children born to mothers aged 15-19 is not the first child of the young parents

The digital world of teens [infographic]

on April 14, 2013 by

Youth Ministry Media

The World’s Half-Truths For Teens...

on April 12, 2013 by

If it Comes Naturally, it’s Okay

Hollow Faith

on April 12, 2013 by

How Andy Griffith, Facebook and the American Dream Neutered the Gospel

“Made to Crave”

on April 10, 2013 by

What Students Are Looking for In Sex and Relationships

What Children’s Workers Want You...

on April 8, 2013 by

Christine Yount Jones

9 Children’s Ministry People to Follow...

on April 7, 2013 by

Group: David Jennings

Websites that Keep Me in the Loop

on April 7, 2013 by

Chris McGough is the Asst. Professor of Youth Ministry at Central Bible College in Springfield, MO.

Why Focus On Middle School Ministry

on April 5, 2013 by

“Jr. High Ministry is not second rate or a stepping stone”

Americans Believe Our Society Needs The...

on March 27, 2013 by

Half of the country believes the Bible should have more influence in today’s world,…claiming that the holy book has “too little…

Family Dinners Can Bolster Teens’...

on March 23, 2013 by

…Such gatherings contributes to good mental health in adolescents

A Harsh Reality of Leading Today

on March 23, 2013 by

If you want to succeed as a leader…

You’ll have to put your big boy (or girl) pants on…

And figure it out…

“Do These Things: Youth Ministry...

on March 21, 2013 by

A youth ministry book full of simple, practical advise for youth workers at any stage in ministry

The Music Genre Kids Like

on March 15, 2013 by

Which genre is young people’s music of choice? Rock, Hip-Hop, Pop… Country?

Partnering with Parents in Youth...

on March 14, 2013 by

FREE Training Video – Part 2

A Few Thoughts On Discipleship!!

on March 13, 2013 by

Duffy Robbins workshop on discipleship at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference 2013

Why I’m already registered for next...

on March 13, 2013 by

From Great variety in tracks and workshops to Informal atmosphere

Partnering with Parents in Youth...

on March 12, 2013 by

FREE Training Video – Part 1: First Thoughts

YOUTH MINISTRY’S NUMBER ONE...

on March 12, 2013 by

“Recruiting & Retaining Great Leaders”

Be A Student of the Culture

on March 10, 2013 by

Kurt and Josh helping you to be effective as a youth minister

3 Challenges Facing Family Ministry...

on March 10, 2013 by

Chris Reinolds