Tag Archive for youth ministry
The Ugly Sides Of Instagram
Let’s talk about two elements, porn and cyberbullying
What is the reason for our troubles?”
The cultural narrative pushes the expectation and pursuit of pleasure and the total avoidance of pain and difficulty
Why Rites Of Passage Are Clutch
It is only in looking backwards that I can understand that these rites were not in place to torture me; they were…
How To Keep The Next Generation in...
5 Ways On How To Keep the Next Generation in Church
Lawnmower Parents And Snowflake...
We are creating a generation that has no idea what to do when they actually encounter struggle
Phantom Community… Belonging?
We have moved from being in community to having a sense of community
Pornography Is Destructive
How to have an impact for conversations with students about porn
Missions: “Pimping The Poor” Or ...
Connects a group with permanent ministries in a community in order to provide support to those ministries
Make Successful Changes In Youth...
A helpful guide to grid and map out the requirements for navigating change
Can Christians Use Legal Weed?
The Bible outlaws the use of any mind-altering concoction, including mushrooms, drugs, or weed
Body Image
A message specifically to moms regarding the powerful influence they have on body image
Don’t You Walk Away
“an essential guide to preventing and stopping bullying behaviors.”
4 Ways To Respond To Pornography
The average age a child is exposed to pornography is 8
5 Ways To Manage Disrespect From...
Demonstrate respect before you expect it to be reciprocated
TAKE THE YOUTH PASTOR COMPENSATION...
Youth workers the information they needed to have an informed conversation with their church about their compensation
Belonging: Greeting Students At The Door...
Spending a few moments welcoming students promotes a sense of belonging, giving them social and emotional support that helps them feel invested…
Book: Doing Life With Your Adult...
Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
Helping Teens Navigate The Drama
The way a preteen values those friendships may be one of the greatest transitions of this phase.
Encouragement For Weary Youth Pastors
Youth workers don’t have expiration dates
Administration And Budgets
Annette shares Ministry Architect’s findings as it pertains to budget, staffing, and volunteer norms for children’s ministry and how we can always…
Brett Kavanaugh: A Youth Pastor’s...
if they happened 35 years ago, he should own his behavior. I was not trying to imply that I thought they were…
A Huge Lesson For Parents From This Week...
How can we help our kids to make wise choices today?
Should You Force Your Kids To Go To Mass...
One parent reflects on why she doesn’t make Mass mandatory for her children.
How Men View Women
Pornography also gives men a way to get quick sexual pleasure with out the messy, frightening work or building a real relationship…
Where Is National Youth Ministries And...
“We don’t just do these big Jesus camps where kids get all jacked up”
Flashback: True Grit
Grit “is a function of your ability to cope.” When a hard thing happens, grit is the engine that drives perseverance
Exploring Teen Suicide Free Download
Every year, 5,000 teenagers commit suicide, a number that sadly continues increase
Teen Sex: STDs At A Record High… Again
Your response to 4-years-in-a-row of STD’s at a record high
When Media Changes So Do Kids
Understanding the Influence of Social Media on Today’s Teens
Teen Survives 49 Days Adrift W/out...
He said he thought he was going to die, and considered suicide. In his darkest times, he consulted the Bible
Five Reasons People Leave The Church
When our faith stands on anything other than Christ, we put ourselves (and others) in position to fall
Stop Cool Kids from Killing Your Group
3 Ways to Stop Cool Kids from Killing Your Group
In Defense Of Structure
My new youth ministry met for the first time last week
“Traditional Vows Don’t Mention...
Geraldine used to tell us, “Don’t fight the feeling!” Well, perhaps there are times when we should.
Value: Teens with religious upbringing
Study: teens raised in a religious or spiritual environment may be less likely to do drugs and engage in risky sexual behaviors.
4 Reasons Every Church Needs Older Folks
Sometimes senior saints question their usefulness in the church as they age. ….they’re an essential part of the body of Christ
Raising Kids With Religion Protects...
Kids and teens who are raised with religious or spiritual practices tend to have better health and mental health as they age.
A Guide For Teachers On Helping Kids...
This resource covers four key elements which drive a successful family-school relationship
Book: she ‘broke free’ of...
“I want to draw attention to the dangers of sexual shaming and purity teachings.”
Family As A Picture Of The Gospel
Scariness that comes with being part of a family in a fallen world?
Generation Atheism?
How parents act on their religious beliefs linked to the onset of atheism in their children
Fruit Connection
Fruit Connection
George Lockhart
A Christian is meant to stay connected to Christ just as a branch is connected to the vine. There is…
Why Americans Go (And Don’t Go) To...
SECOND HIGHEST reason US adults attend church is because they want their children to have a moral foundation
Everyday Worship
Everyday Worship
By George Lockhart
God sees us all the time and everywhere we are is training ground for the work of The Lord….
Movie: ‘Eighth Grade’ And The Horror...
For anyone seeking to understand and disciple today’s youth, Eighth Grade provides an insightful glimpse into their world
Internet Safety: Should I Spy On My Kids...
but I’ve noticed these filters and monitoring software solutions also tend to build an “over-confidence” with parents who use them
In Teen Friendships, Misery Does Love...
A new study finds teens with similar levels of anxiety and depression are more likely to remain friends.
Religious Folks And Happiness
New research suggests that people who are religious gain happiness from believing there is a deeper meaning to everyday events
Advice For Teens Starting High School
Lastly, look to the church for friendships. Sometimes, we think that with entering school, that’s where we need to find all of…
How To Engage Culture With Your Kids”
When Jesus saw our earthly culture he neither rubber stamped nor kept his distance. He entered our culture to challenge it
Declining Attendance And 7 Preaching ...
In the past, people brought themselves to the message. Today, you bring the message to people
Flashback: 7 Disruptive Church Trends...
Churches who only think Sunday and who only think building will continue to shrink.
When A Gay Girl Meets A Good God
Perry’s journey of faith isn’t your typical teenage coming-of-age story. Instead, hers is one that requires courage and conviction to speak and…
Can Your Soul Really Survive Social...
Those who fall repeatedly for self-evidently absurd concepts on the internet are looking for a place to belong, and that’s the price
Truly Partnering With Parents
Raising kids isn’t easy today. Most parents realize they can’t do it alone. And most will welcome help from caring people in…
Why I Wouldn’t Go To Your Parent...
Remember, if you want parents involved in your ministry, focus on their needs. Make parent meetings about the parents
10 Must Haves For Your Parent Meeting
Are you really taking advantage of your Parent Meetings?
8 Steps To Planning A Good Parent...
How do we connect, engage and release parents to be the primary disciplers of their teenagers
Parent Meeting Agenda
We typically do these short meetings after church in our youth area, which allows families to stay after church instead of making…
Keep Reading
Here are some great books to help you in your leadership development
Questions To Ask Yourself
How are you preparing yourself for the upcoming year? Take some time to ask questions of yourself
Spiritually Impacting Your Teens This...
5 surprisingly simple ways to have a great big spiritual impact on your teens this school year
Impacting Middle Schoolers Faith
3 Easy Ways to Impact a Middle Schooler’s Identity and Faith
Helping Parents Prioritize Faith
If we’re not careful, the school year will come and go so fast that we might get to June and realize we’ve…
5 Books Every Youth Worker Should Read
I REALLY believe they will be a help to every Youth Pastor and Youth Worker.
Before They Leave
Our youth ministry is not the students’ church for the rest of their lives
4 Ways To Keep Up With Student Culture
In other words, a teenager’s beliefs and values will be shaped by who or what they’re listening to
Helping Kids And Students Belong Before...
In this episode, Eric Bryant, author of Not Like Me, talks about how we can help kids and students belong before they…
5 Fall Events Student Ministries Can Do
Not only engage the students you have but also reach new students and introduce them to what your ministry is all about
Orange Tour: A Huge Gift To Parents
Orange Tour is a one-day event in 17 cities…Parent Cue Live is a two-hour experience help parents become more connected to your…
When Youth Pastors Leave Too Often
Many times Youth Pastors leave too often. The damage left behind as a result can be devastating
20 Youth Pastor Expectations On Day 1
Youth Pastors tend to burn out so quickly are the expectations that are present from day one
Why Youth Pastors Leave
Planning a lot of events and playing a lot of games is not the same as intentionally building relationships
Beyond The Honeymoon In Youth Ministry
3 Reasons You Should Stay in Your Current Youth Ministry Position
How Do You Read the Bible? Infographic
We recently surveyed over 6,000 people to learn about Bible study habits. In some cases, the results were quite convicting
Helping Relieve The Stress Of Back To...
So how can we help relieve the (back to school) stress students and families might be experiencing?
Back To School Prep For Youth Workers
Here is a quick look at some of the things that you should consider as you get ready to start your fall…
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…
Belong: Parents’ Religious Beliefs...
Teens, especially girls, whose parents are religious may be less likely to die by suicide, no matter how they feel about religion…
5 Ways To Follow Up After Camp
Use camp to push students to regular programming
Hope And Healing For Kids Who Cut
Learning to Understand and Help Those Who Self-Injure by Marv Penner
Youth Ministry On A Prayer
We will fail to teach with the kind of passion that comes when our own discovery of the riches of God’s Word…
Post Summer Camp Follow Up
Summer camp the most important things we think about but not only the camp itself, but what happens after the camp.
Leading A Special Needs Ministry
Special needs ministry is no longer a niche topic, but at the heart of serving communities
How To Embrace Families With Special...
In theory, everyone is welcome at church. In practice, that’s not always true for some children
Few Churches Are Autism Friendly
Children with autism are almost twice as likely to never attend church. And children with other disabilities are often missing from the…
Flashback Study: Don’t Forget The...
Family Relationships are Key to Kids’ Character Strengths
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