Tag Archive for youth ministry
Book: ‘In The Closet Of The...
Eighty per cent of priests working at the Vatican are gay, although not necessarily sexually active
Abuse Of Faith
Investigation reveals 700 victims of southern Baptist sexual abuse over 20 years
Why We Ought To Reimagine Youth Ministry
If we don’t reach our kids with the gospel by middle school, we have already lost our chance
Witches of the social media generation
Meet three witches who believe the social media era is transforming the way people view witchcraft
Flashback: Witches Outnumber...
Wicca, Paganism Growing ‘Astronomically’
Book: Meet Generation Z
Understanding and Reaching the New Post-Christian World
Gen Z, “Snackable Content” &...
Here are some things our teams come up with and ministering to GenZ
Going Deeper….
“If you know me, you know I…. but if you reallyknew me, you’d know…”I gave them an example
The Source For Youthministry And Parents...
We’ve amped up the amount of new content we’re adding to each site! Mobile friendly and easier to navigate
The Benefits Of Continuing With Ministry...
Success in student ministry doesn’t always happen while they are students in your program. It often happens years later. That is why…
Bivocational Youth Ministry
Being a bivocational youth ministry worker comes with a unique set of challenges—like two bosses, two workplace
“How do I build my Ministry If I Can...
“How did you steward what I gave you faithfully?”
Infringing Desires
By: George Lockhart
“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’”
Matthew…
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
How Hard It Is to Parent a Teen?
I need to be honest about how there are times when I don’t even recognize my own children and how lonely that…
Helping Student Athletes Win On And Off...
How to Help Your Student Athletes Win On and Off the Field
Live Your Life Offline, Pope Tells Young...
“It is not enough to be connected all day long. To feel respected and asked to get involved, is greater than simply…
Gospel-Centered Parenting And...
Continue to expose and free us from the faith-less, grace-less, law-heavy ways we parent, Father. Free us from over-stressing our kids and…
Podcast For Parents: Mom, Dad, What’s...
Parents who want to give their kids a healthy view of sex centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ
Book Review: Mom, Dad, What’s Sex? Mom...
Giving Your Kids a Gospel-Centered View of Sex and Our Culture is a treasure
Netflix’s “Sex Education”
…is either addressing or exploiting—you decide—the subject that isn’t talked about much in most homes
When Soccer Trumps Youth Group
You know the drill. You get super fired up for a student ministry event your team has been planning….
“EIGHTH GRADE” FILM
“EIGHTH GRADE” FILM: A YOUTHWORKER ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
2019 Youth Pastor Compensation Report
This is the second year that Dan has published the results of his massive, online survey of youth worker compensation
Teens Who Attend Church Often Stop Going...
Two-thirds of American Christian teenagers who regularly attend worship at a Protestant congregation for at least a year quit going for at…
Family Relationships Over Ministery
Because I am in ministry, I’ve gotten my vocation mixed up with my relationships in Marriage, Children and God
Teaching Your Kids Self Control
“Choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do.”
Join The Tech-Wise Family Challenge
So over the 21 days of The Tech-Wise Family Challenge, we’ll all get to do some
Resolutions and goals
So I have to ask, What are your youth ministry goals this year?
Flashback: Make Your Goals Happen This...
Dream about what could and should be happening in your ministry.
3 REVERSE CULTURE TRENDS FOR 2019
Pop culture tends to change at the speed of light. As soon as we begin to take hold of a rising trend,…
WHAT YOUTH MINISTRY IS NOT ABOUT
I will have been in youth ministry for 40 years. Wisdom, I believe, teaches us what to value and not value.
MOST POPULAR BLOG POSTS FROM 2018
The #ysblog went through and found the most popular blog posts from 2018. Wondering what the top posts were from 2018? Check…
A Very Social Christmas
A humorous reminder that our connectedness can sometimes get in the way of actually connecting. This Christmas, don’t be social, be social
Christmas “Time flies”
Don’t miss it. You will blink. . . and they will be older. And that’s why our tree this year reminds me…
The Presence Of God In Our Anxiety
“Studies indicate that when we suffer mental illness alone, the results can be tragic, even horrific. When we suffer inside
From The Gen Z Perspective
Conversations between my peers are often peppered with jokes of self-harm, anorexia, and suicide
Why Are Young People Having So Little...
Despite the easing of taboos and the rise of hookup apps, Americans are in the midst of a sex recession
Family Famous For Cringeworthy Christmas...
Mike Bergeron and his wife Laura, both 45, started making the funny cards in 2003 to poke fun at their friends
The Parenting Marathon
Eight Ways to Persevere in the Parenting Marathon
Belong: Religious Upbringing Better For...
Children who had a religious upbringing are likely to be healthier and have a higher degree of well-being in early adulthood than…
How To Speak To Middle Schoolers
Concerned about translating the gospel into the (foreign, treacherous) culture of Jr High
Changes In Youth Ministry
How To Make Successful Changes In Youth Ministry
Why ‘Passing On The Faith’ Fails Our...
The church needs to be—a community that calls our young adults into the body, not as passive recipients, but as active members
Why Many Youth Pastors Don’t Make It&...
I believe the following four principles capture a biblically grounded vision of what ministry to youth should entail
The Landscape Of Youth Ministry
Here are 5 ways that youth ministry has changed since 1995
Teen Loneliness
Much of our modern life leaves us less connected with people and more connected to simulations of them
How To Be A Good Grandparent Over The...
4 Ways To Be A Good Grandparent Over The Holidays
Helping Parents Who Have Lost A Child
Book: “Cameron Cole candidly offers practical and biblical advice for those who mourn in Therefore I Have Hope
20 Memorable Family Christmas Traditions
Traditions are important for families because they provide opportunities to keep your family legacy going
Principal On Leave After Banning Candy...
Historically, the shape is a “J” for Jesus. The red is for the blood of Christ, and the white is a symbol…
Top Bible Verses Of 2018 Deal With Fear
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I…
Flashback: How God’s Word Spread...
The “JESUS” film has been used in 7.5 billion gospel presentations. It is the most watched movie in history
What Kids Brag About On Social Media?
We need to be aware of the temptation to indulge pride in front of our real and imagined online audience
Sex, Love, And Science
While sex clearly belongs in this category- so does the relationship between science and faith. But first, Love
Keeping Students Committed To Christ...
You can’t be a serious-about-faith-and-nurture parent, youth worker, pastor, or educator and not be concerned.
Unleashing youth as co-participants in...
5 Essentials to help unleash the passion and creativity of young people in your church
Don’t miss these holiday resource...
A gift for your church, your ministry, and your home
Flashback: Why Youth Ministry…...
Accurate beliefs come only from Scripture-centered ministry and spirituality.
Parents Should Have Ongoing Talks With...
When it comes to your teens, one vague and generic conversation about sex is not enough.
Wives, Porn And Busy Church Leaders
Here’s some steps to help you grow in wise, effective pastoral care for a hurting wife
Books For Parents
Jonathan McKee is the author of over 20 books to parents, teenagers, and youth workers
Beyond Her Selfie
Teaching Your Daughter to See Beyond Her Social Media Feed
Who Is Gen Z?
In Gen Z Lab we’ve gathered thought leaders to help you understand the unique challenges facing Gen Z and equip you to…
Viral Christmas Video Be Grateful For...
spread the message of gratitude!
Does Living Together Build A Stronger...
Is cohabitation really a smart move for couples interested in a healthy, lasting marriage?
Parents Can Curb Kids’ Materialism
Higher levels of gratitude are associated with lower levels of materialism in adolescents across a wide range of demographic groups,
Grace First
The point is – if God was going to say one major thing to us – it is a message of love….
How To Talk To Your Son About Sex
The last thing you want is for your son’s first discussions about sex to come from anyone else
5 Questions Parents Are Asking About...
If you’re a parent of a preschooler or a parent of a college student, I’m pretty sure some of the questions we…
Leveraging Social Media To Reach Parents
If you want to reach parents these days, you have to have an active presence on social media
American Meritocracy Is Killing Youth...
When these kids move to the travel team, you pull bodies out of the local town’s recreation league,
A Fortnite Guide For Parents
Fortnite is everywhere and has proven to be more than a game but rather, a cultural phenomenon
Book: How ‘Diversity Ideology’...
“The Diversity Delusion: How Race and Gender Pandering Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture.”
When To Leverage (And Not Leverage)...
What’s happening in culture should be important to every youth leader. Why? Because culture reflects the world our student
Parenting Lessons From The Christopher...
3 Unusual Things the Christopher Robin Movie Taught Me About Parenting
God Don’t Make junk
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and…
God Don’t Make junk
God Don’t Make Junk
By George Lockhart
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you,…
Navigating Emotional Teenagers
If you let your emotions lead when navigating your emotional teenager, you will likely cause them to shut down further.
Book: Sex Matters……By...
Our culture creates a lot of confusion about sex. Honestly, sometimes it’s difficult to know who’s telling the truth
Many Teens Are ‘Sextortion’ Targets
Parents of teens can add “sextortion” to the list of things to worry about, because a new study shows that 5 percent…
For The Girls…Investing In Lasting...
If only we as Christian ladies spent as much time on beautifying our spirit as much as we spend beautifying our bodies!
Digital Radio Theatre: The Legend of...
But few hear the story of the condemnation that dragged him outside America to a life in chains and what he discovered…
The Forgotten, Epic Adventure Of The...
The Pilgrim Fathers built the cornerstone for a nation dedicated to faith, freedom, and thankfulnes
Find Your School/Campus Discover Your...
Find school, get trained, reach the youth of your city!
FREE DVD: One Nation Under God
One Nation Under God, celebrates and explains the crucial role that God has played in America’s founding and development
Flashback: Why Youth Stay In Church When...
It is converted students who go on to love Jesus and serve the church.
Just Witnessing School Violence Leaves...
For middle school students, witnessing school violence can be as bad as being bullied
Processing The Tragedy Of School...
We know this is not easy, so we’ve put together a few next-step resources you can utilize.
In The Darkness Of Death, Where Do We...
That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Saviour…
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