Tag Archive for youth ministry
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…
Reclaiming Friendship in the Social...
Social media promises social connectedness, but it often delivers social isolation
Families Are Together And Yet Apart
Adults are almost as bad as teens are, being preoccupied with their phone.
Campuses Ministries Working Together...
EveryCampus ’ initiative, a national multi-organizational coalition focused on gospel movements on every campus in America
“Equality Act”: An Assault On...
It puts the full force and influence of the federal government enforcing this law and opposing Christian beliefs
Homosexuality And Youth
Avera Maria Santo is same-sex attracted. And, she’s a devout Catholic who desires to embrace
Book 4 Guys Topics: Fortnite, Weed, Porn...
The four biggest distractions today’s guys face: SCREENS, SUBSTANCES,SEXUAL TEMPTATION,STRUGGLES WITH SELF
4 Battles Every Young Man Must Face
It’s never been harder to be a guy than right now and they need our help! Young men face more distractions to godly…
Getting Parents Involved In Youth...
One of the most common complaints I hear from student pastors is that they are having a hard time getting youth parents…
The Powerful Influence Of Christian Moms
Moms are a big influence and children’s faith formation
Be A Regular At Your Local School...
Here are just three benefits that come from attending your local sporting events.
Nicole Kidman ‘Teased’ For...
Faith is important. She often gets teased by friends for passing her strong belief in God onto her children
How To Follow Up On Visitors After...
“Wow, look at all these new folks,” you think. “I can’t wait to see them next week!”
5 Spiritual Dangers Of Skipping Church
Why skipping church is a really bad idea
Book: Negotiating Your Stepfamily And...
In the book , ‘Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and The Welcome Mat Out’, I spend an…
Talking Church With Your Teenager And...
Encouraging participation over attendance
Resource: Mentoring Graduating Students
How we can help graduating students transition to the next area of life
“Remembering”
Are you remembering for the sake of the Gospel and your kids?
DYM: Parent Tips Podcast Hosted By...
FREE podcasts about youth ministry, youth culture… and now they have me tackling parenting!
3 Reminders For Our College Bound Kids
The first version of this article appeared on her blog when Kristen Hatton sent her freshman daughter off to college
How To Revitalize Your Youth Ministry...
5 Programming Ideas to Revitalize Your Ministry Calendar
8 Steps To Planning A Good Parent...
Share resources about youth culture, parenting tips and resources for them to be a more effective parent. Whatever you are reading (you…
A 13-Month Plan Your Kids’ Parents...
When I was young I planned without regard for a typical family’s calendar and budget
3 Leadership Secrets from Bohemian...
If your goal is to better engage students, check out my three observations below
Os Guinness: Moving Forward In A Post...
What’s really at stake in this moment, and how to become part of the solution, not part of a deepening cultural problem.
Connecting with your child
The BEST model for life-changing conversation so you, the caring adult, can connect to the heart of your child
Mentoring Millennials
Here’s a list of what works and doesn’t work when mentoring millennials
Book: A Different College Experience
The gospel redeems the college experience. It tells us there is another way
Family Finds Hidden Camera livestreaming...
The scan unearthed a camera, and subsequently a live feed. From the angle of the video, the family tracked down the camera
How To Detect Hidden Cameras
You might need this if your youth ministry rents out an Airbnb
Detect Hidden Surveillance Cameras With...
You might need this if your youth ministry rents out an Airbnb
Lead Yourself First
Here is a hard truth that we must face: we can’t lead anyone further than we have gone ourselves. It’s hard because,…
Lawnmower Parents And Youthministry
Being in youthministry means putting up with a whole lot of lawnmower parents
Getting Over Yourself In Ministry
Whether you find yourself in a position of being all about yourself or feel the temptation to be all about yourself, here…
Tell Your Children About Gender
We do everyone a favor if we recognize that many cultural norms are just that—cultural, not biblical
How To Talk To Toung People About Doubt
A teenager or young adult is going to ask you a tough question about God that you can’t answer…
Building Credibility With Parents
Parents will be your greatest supporters or your biggest hurdle
What I Misunderstood About Grief
Jesus will recover all of the fallout from Adam and Eve’s demise
Belonging And Community The Secret Sauce...
Instead of creating a space for awesome games and great decor, we need to create space for deep belonging and real community
Youth Workers Crossing The Line
Youth worker. . . you are just one bad decision away from being a headline.
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