Tag Archive for youth ministry resources

How To Reduce Teen Sexual Activity

on December 2, 2014 by

Jonathan McKee

How The Catechism Keeps Us From Bad...

on December 1, 2014 by

Question one of the Catechism shapes our whole existence…we belong to Jesus and not to ourselves

How To Reduce Teen Sexual Activity

on December 1, 2014 by

How to Reduce Teen Sexual Activity

Jonathan McKee

 

A Baptist, a pediatrician, and an executive from Planned Parenthood walked into a bar to…

YS Group Texting [Review]

on November 12, 2014 by

The best thing about using a texting program is that people actually will see the message

Millennials Are Leaving The Church…...

on November 12, 2014 by

Barna Labs

Book: FAIL

on November 5, 2014 by

Finding Hope and Grace in the Midst of Ministry Failure

Bold Parenting Book By Lars Rood $1.00

on October 30, 2014 by

Raising kids to be more than just rule-keepers

8 Must Read Parenting Books

on October 14, 2014 by

Leading your home well matters as much as leading your ministry well

Should I Just SMASH My Kid’s Phone?

on October 9, 2014 by

Author: Doug Fields & Jonathan McKee

Children and Pornography Fact Sheet &...

on September 20, 2014 by

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Your Brain On Porn

on September 20, 2014 by

Free Christian E-Book

7th Grade A 30-Day Devotional: Growing...

on September 19, 2014 by

A 30-Day Devotional: Growing Your Faith..It’s a year filled with transformation and transition. The world literally feels like it’s increasing in…

Sticky Faith Hangout and Q&A with...

on September 4, 2014 by

A snapshot of the 5-hour Intensive on “Sticky Faith: How to Help Teens Maintain Their Faith Long-Term.”

The Bible Speaks Today: New Testament

on September 2, 2014 by

Bestselling New Testament volumes are made available in electronic form search every page for a passage or topic in only seconds

Review of Fuller Youth Institute’s...

on August 30, 2014 by

This book is covered in grace…“Mom, Dad, Stepmom, Stepdad, Grandma, or Grandpa, please know this: Jesus is bigger than your mistakes too.”

Book Review: “Teaching Teenagers in a...

on August 29, 2014 by

Book Review – “Teaching Teenagers in a Post-Christian World”
Bill Nance

Book: A Woman in Youth Ministry

on August 25, 2014 by

What I love about this book is that it isn’t a book of whining or joking about all the problems we face….

Lament for a Son….Book

on August 20, 2014 by

A glimpse into a parent’s nightmare while extending grace to those who care enough to simply sit beside them on the “mourning…

Alektor: Preparing Your Seniors For...

on August 15, 2014 by

A real world perspective on getting your seniors ready for keeping their faith and making good decisions in college

The Complete New Youth Group Year Leader...

on August 14, 2014 by

Just in case you need some extra help…

How To Pastor When You Have To Report...

on August 11, 2014 by

How Do I Know What Is Report Worthy? What To Do When A Child Reports Abuse.What Do You Do After Abuse Is…

Book Review: Guy’s Guide To God, Girls...

on August 10, 2014 by

“Don’t text and drive until you’ve learned how to juggle straight razors nude.”

Book “Embedded Faith” The...

on August 9, 2014 by

Embedded Faith discusses areas where young adults are engaging and disengaging with church life

“Back to School”: “Inside the...

on August 8, 2014 by

by Josh Griffin

Book: Teenagers Matter

on August 7, 2014 by

When teenagers are valued, they bring life to nearly every sector of society, including the church

Flashback: 25 Things Successful Teachers...

on August 6, 2014 by

Are teachers reaching their students? Here are 25 things successful educators do differently

Shoot to Kill: The Real Impact of...

on August 5, 2014 by

Are violent video games as bad as they seem in the media?

Cheat Codes: A Quick Guide to Teens and...

on August 5, 2014 by

How can parents get their kids to stop playing games so much and do something more “social?”

Flashback: Using Instagram in Student...

on August 5, 2014 by

Consider leveraging Instagram in your student ministry

The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family

on August 5, 2014 by

Over 100 Practical and Tested Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Kids

5 Online Sources For Tracking Teenage...

on August 2, 2014 by

Share them with your team and your students’ parents

Flashback: A FATHER’S ROLE IN HIS...

on August 2, 2014 by

If a father does not go to church, no matter wife’s devotions, only 1 child in 50 will become a regular worshipper

Mars Hill To Tackle Youth Homelessness

on August 2, 2014 by

Any given night, 200 kids are in a situation of homelessness. Center to open for homeless teenagers and runaways in Grand Rapids

3 Common Traits of Youth Who Don’t...

on August 1, 2014 by

What is it that sets apart the kids who stay in the church?

15 Tips For Young Student Ministers

on August 1, 2014 by

These are things I’ve learned by self-reflecting, seen in others, or have been advised by mentors

Dolphin Tale 2

on July 30, 2014 by

Ministry Resource Site for the upcoming film, “Dolphin Tale” Free Videos, Sermon Outlines and Images

3 Mistakes We Can’t Fall Into With...

on July 29, 2014 by

by Justin Knowles

10 Ways To Include Your Spouse in Your...

on July 29, 2014 by

The “JH Uth Guy”

100 Water Balloons In A Minute

on July 28, 2014 by

A Creative Dad Just Made Water Balloon Fights Way More Efficient

Summer Time Outreach Fun

on July 23, 2014 by

How to Do an Evangelistic Car Wash

THOUGHTS FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG TEENS,...

on July 22, 2014 by

Marko

5 Marks Of Super Effective Youth Leaders

on July 22, 2014 by

Greg Stier

Pew Research: How Americans Feel About...

on July 21, 2014 by

…0 reflects the coldest, most negative possible rating and 100 the warmest

Flashback: Sticks and Phones: Preventing...

on July 18, 2014 by

Art Bamford series

Now Is The Time For SBC To Prioritize...

on July 18, 2014 by

60% of our 46,125 SBC churches reported NO baptisms (age 12-17)

“5 Reasons The Church Needs Youth...

on July 15, 2014 by

Mark Matlcok: why youth ministry is vital to the body of Christ

Reclaiming Teen Girls

on July 9, 2014 by

Building Identity, Significance and Purpose into Students

30 Devotions For Youth Leaders

on July 9, 2014 by

Designed to encourage, teach and inspire anyone who works with youth. Taken from YFC President weekly blog

Why Research Says You Need to Ask MORE...

on July 9, 2014 by

Were losing more than one out of three volunteers from one year to the next on average

9 Tips to Manage Your Time in Ministry

on July 8, 2014 by

Josh Evans

THOUGHTS FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG TEENS,...

on July 7, 2014 by

Marko

“The Goal of Youth Ministry”

on July 7, 2014 by

Chap Clark looks at keeping our focus on helping students find their place in the church long after we are gone….

3 Disciplines Every Youth Leader Needs...

on July 3, 2014 by

The youth leaders with longevity and impact are not always the flashiest but most have at least 3 common…

Full-time and Part-time Youth Minister...

on June 25, 2014 by

Dr. Jeremiah Gibbs

Flashback: Tweens and the Effects of...

on June 25, 2014 by

Tips for parents and church workers accommodating tweens

What Students Really Think Of Your...

on June 25, 2014 by

Are You Teaching Grace Or Legalism?

Three Powerful Things To Learn From This...

on June 24, 2014 by

George Lockhart

Hope For The Global Youth Culture

on June 24, 2014 by

Perhaps the greatest influence of.. social media is actually relational and not informational?

Evaluating Yourself as a Leader

on June 24, 2014 by

Individual growth always comes before corporate growth

3 BIG Challenges Every Youth Leader Must...

on June 23, 2014 by

by Greg Stier

“Survive The Summer Playlist: 10...

on June 23, 2014 by

By Brad M. Griffin

“Why Your Events May Actually Be...

on June 23, 2014 by

We put more effort, time, and budget toward events than any other aspect of our ministries

Why Most Leaders Have Few Friends

on June 22, 2014 by

3 Subconscious But Deadly Reasons Most Leaders Have Few Friends

20 Keys For Leading 20-Somethings On...

on June 22, 2014 by

Young leaders are the future..Give them freedom with their schedule

3 Reasons People Are Not Involved in...

on June 17, 2014 by

Ed Stetzer: Not everyone avoids serving the church for the same reason. | Ed Stetzer

The Mistakes We Make When We “Partner...

on June 17, 2014 by

Spreading what we know about youth culture

THOUGHTS FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG TEENS

on June 16, 2014 by

Marko: PART 6

THOUGHTS FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG TEENS

on June 16, 2014 by

Marko: PART 5

The Science & Art of Story

on June 16, 2014 by

Brad M. Griffin: New Possibilities in Ministry

10 Things Every New Youth Pastor Should...

on June 13, 2014 by

….remembering these ten things would have saved me from some heartache

Stopping Students From Falling Through...

on June 12, 2014 by

1/3 Of Early Adolescents Will Never Get Connected

#1 Mistake Of Christian Parents (Video)

on June 12, 2014 by

Taking your kids to church isn’t enough. It’s what happens in your home will make them who they are

4 Ways To Take Your Camp To The Next...

on June 11, 2014 by

YS Idea Lab’s

9 Things I Do In Youth Ministry Every...

on June 11, 2014 by

Elle Campbell

Unplugged

on June 9, 2014 by

We must deliberately protect our time with God to refocus on what He intends for us.
Are you unplugged enough?

Four Foundational Summer Priorities

on June 7, 2014 by

BY Jonathan Mckee

6 Summer Must Do’s For Your Youth...

on June 5, 2014 by

Christopher Wesley

Flashback: Tweens and the Effects of...

on June 4, 2014 by

Tips for parents and church workers

Flashback: Do Some Middle School Aged...

on June 4, 2014 by

To be a child on the threshold of adolescence is the worst time to have divorcing parents

5 Things to Say to a Child Who Tells You...

on June 4, 2014 by

#4: Things will never be same, but the pain and sadness will eventually lessen

Thoughts For Parents Of Young Teens Part...

on June 2, 2014 by

Marko…”Parents are still the number one influence in the lives of their teenagers”

“Brainstorm: The Power And Purpose...

on June 2, 2014 by

Mark Matlock shares PART 1 of his interview with Dr. Dan Siegel

Flashback: Equipping Others To Interact...

on June 2, 2014 by

Andy Blanks

Flashback: Confronting Cultural Norms

on June 2, 2014 by

George Lockhart

Fuller Youth Institute: 20 Free...

on May 30, 2014 by

What You Need to Know about Life After Youth Group

Flashback: My Message To Graduating...

on May 30, 2014 by

Andy Blanks

Book…Make College Count: A...

on May 30, 2014 by

bY Derek Melleby

The Surprising Power Of Unsustainable...

on May 26, 2014 by

Mark DeVries

Teens “Peak Embarrassment” Is At 17...

on May 26, 2014 by

let students know they are loved and accepted by both God and ourselves even when they’re mortified about themselves

Why Youth Ministers Need To Be...

on May 26, 2014 by

So why should we expect less theological rigor from our youth pastors who serve them through teaching, counseling,

3 Pro Tips To Speaking To Students...

on May 21, 2014 by

Matt Maiberger, Youth Speaker’s Coach

Parenting In The Gospel

on May 20, 2014 by

Tedd Tripp

Thing’s I’d Pass Along To...

on May 20, 2014 by

George Lockhart From The Youth Culture Report

Thing’s I’d Pass Along To...

on May 20, 2014 by

George Lockhart From The Youth Culture Report

4 Reasons Small Groups Need...

on May 19, 2014 by

by Justin Knowles

10 (Random) Youth Ministry Thoughts

on May 19, 2014 by

Andy Blanks

12 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From...

on May 19, 2014 by

If churches or organizations need improved results, upgrading your leadership is often the answer

An Open Letter about College…

on May 18, 2014 by

Dear Parents of Teenagers,

Flashback: Finishing Well…...

on May 13, 2014 by

What sentiments to give them in their last few weeks before moving on into the great unknown

Thoughts For Parents Of Young Teens,...

on May 12, 2014 by

Marko