Tag Archive for youth ministry
Beto O’Rourke’s Plan To Destroy...
The government…. signaled that Christian schools may soon be treated like racists for …view of marriage
‘Weed Moms’ Are The New &...
Marijuana-using moms are stepping out of the shadows and proudly extolling the virtues of cannabis
10% Of Christian Twentysomethings Have...
There are four kinds of twentysomething “exiles” making their way in our current day and age
Suicide Prevention
Insights and resources for parents and youth workers
250,000 Students In US Participate In...
As part of a faith-filled initiative by fellowship of Christian athletes to pray, read their Bibles, and “open up their life to Christ
UK: Mandatory “Self-Touching” Class...
This sexualisation of our children is just totally inappropriate. They are calling it self-touching and they won’t use the term masturbation
Relational Youth Ministry
Often times adult volunteers want to be liked by students, so they cross the line between friend and mentor
Parenting Middle School Kids
8 Conversations to have with your new middle school student
3 Cultural Changes As A Youth Worker
“Do you think you’ll ever change the night of youth group? My son/daughter is just too busy and they’re missing out.”
Parents: 5 Reasons To Keep Your Students...
Why is youth group important?
Dealing With Criticism
If you’re a youth worker you can’t escape it, you will be criticized
What Real Forgiveness Looks Like
Youth Ministries Working Together
A Kingdom-minded ministry is about reaching kids for Christ and plugging them into the local church…not your local church
Engaging Kids About Pop-Culture
Dare I say most, of the kids we work with are not coming to church with a deep desire for God’s Word
Why Christians Reject Kanye’s ‘Jesus...
Kanye West may have come to Jesus — but some Christians aren’t buying the born-again “Yeezus.”
Serious Bible Study Is for Teens, Too&...
For too long I saw daily Bible reading and Bible study as part of some contract with God
Video: Types Of Parents In The School...
Every parent can probably relate to this video. It’s just a fun way of looking at the types of parents in the…
The Boy Who Stood At The Flagpole...
“God, as people drive by, let them wonder, let their hearts be pricked.”
The Youth Pastor Compensation Survey...
One way you can help out your brothers and sisters is by sharing this survey to your network and on other social…
The Terrifying Side Of Kids Addicted To...
Nature Valley asked them (three generations) one simple question, “What did you like to do for fun as a kid?”
Social Media—Your Secret Weapon In...
Would you believe that social media could be one of the handiest tools you have in your youth leader tool belt?
Better Planning For A Better Fall
Here are a few enhancements that you can make to your planning that will help your group to do better in the…
Flashback: Christianity On Campus A Time...
How can students to reach their campus for Christ and change the culture if they can’t articulate their own convictions?
Building Confidence In Kids
Most parents are parenting their children based off of their owninsecurities. Not what’s best for their child’s actual future.
How Homeschoolers Are Saving Western...
The Rise of the Bible-Teaching, Plato-Loving…
Parents Are Irate Over Forced Elementary...
In 4th grade, students learn gender is “self-defined,” and, in grade 5, they learn “there are many gender identities” and are introduced…
Kids….“I Hope You Suffer”
Suffering is the fertile ground for great growth in character, wisdom, and virtue. Suffering grows our dependence on God while undermining our…
4 Ways To Help Kids Deal With Discomfort
Life Skills that Build Emotional Resilience
4 Ways To Keep Your Youth Pastor For The...
Being a youth pastor at one church for the entirety of my ministry career is one of the greatest blessings of my…
Gun Used In Argument B/W Pastor &...
A “minor conflict” between the wives of a pastor and youth pastor at a West Virginia church resulted in gunfire, leading to…
How To Improve Your Youth Ministry...
7 simple ideas youth leaders from across the nation have shared with me that will help improve your youth ministry program
Engaging Kids About Pop-Culture
A song on the top of the charts, a new Netflix show everyone is binging, a new trend everyone…
Marriage Is for Mission
But ministry that is pursued by a married couple requires unity. Nothing derails the mission quite like disunity
Justin Bieber Leads Worship At Church...
Having trust in Jesus at your worst times is the absolute hardest. But he is faithful to complete what he started
Justin Bieber Opens Up About Fame And...
I started doing pretty heavy drugs at 19 and abused all of my relationships
Teen’s Hilarious Costume Pranks On...
Why, We get our haircuts together and ride to church and practices together, he is my little brother and best friend
Churches Could Win Back Teens Like Me If...
Many Christian denominations are too deeply rooted in tradition. We find it a turnoff
Flashback: Children ‘Immersed in a...
“Then Kyle replied, ‘Shut up, mom. You don’t know what you’re talking about.’ … Kyle is 10 years old.”
Flashback: The Problem With American...
…….“Expect kids to behave like adults, but you should not give them the authority of an adult.”
8 Steps to Planning a Good Parent...
OK, we get it, we are supposed to connect, engage and release parents to be the primary disciplers of their teenagers
Why I Wish We Hadn’t Lived Together...
We started our “serious” relationship with a lack of commitment
Two Items To Send With Every New College...
Sending off a college student for the first time can spark strong—and competing—feelings
When A Student Comes Out To You
More students want to meet and talk about same-sex attraction. We have moved from “my friend” is struggling with this, to “I”…
Reflect On Joshua Harris’s...
It would give us great joy to see our friend return to the gospel he proclaimed, the Bible he affirmed, and the…
“Navigating LGBTQ Issues”
…they bring Gospel-centered sense to the head-spinning conversations and debates regarding sexuality and gender
More Than 20% Of Millennials Claim To...
Strong social relationships support mental health, and that..reduced stress and less cardiovascular activation
Why young people abandoned the faith
More and more parents and churches are recognizing that students are not prepared for the challenges that college often brings
Connecting With Parents During The...
When was the last time you went out of your way to meet with a parent, when their teen wasn’t in any…
Youth Ministry Summer Reading List
As a result of years of research and writing, there are so many great books available that allow us to be mentored…
Longevity In YTH Ministry
This is the latest article in the AG News on ythology and…thoughts on longevity in YTH ministry
How To Help Your Former Teens Grow After...
The first two years of their post-high school life has so much change; it can knock them off their spiritual journey
How Faith Heritage Relates To Faith...
The idea of beliefs that transcend generations is beautiful, but is it also beneficial?
YouTube Star ‘Ninja’ Thanks...
A lot of the doctors told my mom that I had…a number of diseases, and that I should be aborted
When A Student Fails To Show Up
I don’t know about you, but I often feel like I’m not cool enough to warrant time with many of the students…
The One Thing Your Kid Needs Before...
Helping your child transition from one phase to the next is never easy
“Generation Screen” And Self-esteem
For ways to build self-esteem with the screen generation
Youthmin: Self Promotion And The Call To...
Help me to humble myself before Thee by seeing the vanity of honor as a conceit of men’s minds
Helping Teens Fall In Love With A...
How will these teens fall in love with a God they’ve been arranged to love from their birth?
What Every Tween Girl Needs From Her Mom
Here are a few things my mentors have taught me that I’d love to pass along to you
Americans Vastly Overestimate LGBT...
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans are gay or lesbian. In reality, the number is much closer to 1 in 20
Neuroscience: Why Instagram Is So Bad...
In the age of smartphones, social media, followers, and likes, reward-seeking behaviors in teens is increasingly associated with approval online. Instagram has…
Teens With Strong Connections At Home&...
Teens who feel understood by their parents and teachers may grow up to be healthier adults
3 Barriers To Spiritual Growth Faced By...
For Christian teenagers, growth in godliness sometimes tends to take a back seat if someone’s not behind them really speaking in their…
No Teen Is Too Far Gone
There is more grace in Christ than there is sin in the greatest of prodigals
Teen Vogue: Sex Work Is ok…..For...
God’s good gift of sexuality is being distorted and denigrated in a variety of ways. What was once unthinkable is now normalized
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
New: This Summer Try Vision Casting With...
The more time you can invest in your leaders this way, the more likely your fall is going to start off strong
How To Lead A Mission Trip Parent...
The mission trip parent meeting can be one of the most dangerous meetings for a youth worker to lead
I love Parenting Teenagers
“You think parenting is hard now? Just you wait.”
Sticking With Youth Ministry For The...
If you’re feeling discouraged or out of gas in this season of leading, this article is for you
Teen Vogue How To Get Abortion W/out...
“having access to abortion should be your right, regardless of your parents’ beliefs.”
Teen Fired From Christian Camp Counselor...
He did not personally align with our statements of faith (in particular, one regarding sexuality) we determined we could not use him…
How To Face The Pressure Points Of...
I wish I had read this book before I went to college, and would encourage any incoming college students to read it
Book: Helping Students Follow Christ In...
A great Gospel centered book for youth workers parents and students heading to college
Encouragements For Your Graduate
Here are six encouragements for parents to give to their graduate that focus on who they are
The Next Step In Growing A Healthy Youth...
When you invite students to be co-creators of their own ministry, it boosts their ownership of and commitment to what you are…
The Cancer Hiding Inside Your Relational...
relational ministry” was threatening my most important relationships.
Summer Is A Liar
We actually spend more hours working over the summer than any other season
Youth Pastors Are Also Youth...
Let’s face it… in today’s America, students are not just walking into your church off the streets because they wake up one…
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