At this moment. And there has never been a greater time to be involved in the ministry of sharing Christ and his…
Remain Steady in the Lord, With and For Our Teenager
Spurgeon…spoke often about the importance and practicalities of ministry to the next generation
Partnering with them is the job of a dedicated youth pastor who cares to shepherd the family
When families have healthy faith conversations in the home, the kids stay engaged in their faith when they get older.
Important points on Dating and Relationships
The unshakable hope we have in the marvelous light of Jesus
5 Ways to Form Character and Cultivate Lifelong Discipleship
Why Gen Z is Leaving the Church and How to Reach Them
A Conversation About the 10 Issues Men Say Matter Most
Who is most responsible for the mental health crisis among American teenagers stemming from their use of smartphones and social media platforms?
We’re hopeful for this next generation. They’re spiritually open, curious, starved for deep connection
Walking with Children and Teens Through Doubts About Christianity
Maybe the issue is really just one of expectations
You set the date(s) and invite youth ministry volunteers, we provide the complete training… it’s that easy!
Here are a few things in the youth ministry world this week
Ideas to Help Your Teen Program Thrive
Why is noting married people are happier and kids do better with married parents so controversial?
The privileged classes would never dream of saying one form of family life is better than another. So why are they always…
Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization
Here are some ways you can help them to come to their own conclusions about the health of their friendships.
“For every action there is an equally powerful reaction.” What scientists have known for centuries many children seem to have difficulty understanding.
Now, why…
When thinking about ministry difficulties, pastors say they’re most concerned with growing people inside church and reaching those outside it.
When church switchers change congregations, they have a long list of important factors they are looking for in a new church.
I asked parents, “How can the church care for and support your other children?”
Discover practical tips and strategies on how to approach your church leaders and negotiate a salary increase. Don’t settle for less, learn…
The “big number” of what youth pastors are making from 2022, and factors determining salary
What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond
Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority
‘Emerging adults’ will listen to a parent’s unsolicited advice, but the parent has to lay the groundwork
Culture-watcher Mark Bauerlein recently did all of us a favor in his First Things article, “What Parents Can Do About TikTok.
“For Gen Z men who feel purposeless and lost, the way off the couch is the way of the Cross.”
When troubles find our children, here are three ways we can support them
I used the following excerpt because it just seemed fitting since I just wrote about how my mom still is influencing me…
The Powerful Influence of Moms in Christians’ Households
*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on Barna.com, and Homeword.com. I…
A Mother’s Loving Correction
“Mama Said Knock You Out.” This is straight from LL Cool…
liberal parents are more likely to have a permissive parenting style and “are the least likely to successfully discipline their children.”
We asked our Rooted writers to tell us how they are seeking to keep Jesus at the center of their youth ministry…
Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?
If you can’t find a way to ask the questions you need answers to, then don’t take the job until you can
Remember that you are interviewing a potential church in the same way they are interviewing you! Ask good questions
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Haidt and Moore discuss the alarming rates of anxiety and depression among children and adolescents
God, in his grace, equips parents for the task of discipling their children.
Recalibrate their thankfulness around the eternal promises of God?
Here are three ways youth groups can study Christmas and Advent while keeping Jesus’ birth central
Eight Timely Research Insights for Discipling the Next Generation
Key steps for spiritual formation for Christian adults who work with youth as well as families, teens, and young adults seeking such…
The 2019 Book of Common Prayer Explained
Book…Time to Think: The Inside Story of the Collapse of the Tavistock’s Gender Service for Children
….and What We Can Do About It. To have intrinsic self-worth not contingent upon external achievements
The World Has Changed: Our Message Must Not. It is the next-generation ‘Out of the Saltshaker’ for this new era
Nov. 11, teenagers from all around the world will be reaching other teens with the Gospel during an unprecedented day of global…
The Fearless Future of the Church
Why quibble over words? After all, isn’t our ultimate goal to lead people to Jesus?
Implications for the Church and Society
Important, biblical perspectives on topics like the changing face of evangelicalism, and trends emerging in American culture
74% believe in God, 69% angels, 67% heaven, 59% hell, 58% the devil
The recent church attendance levels are about 10 percentage points lower than what Gallup measured in 2012 and most prior years
A shift is happening to a post-Christian West. We now have the ability to interact with people around the world at our…
Our churches have a remarkable opportunity to partner with parents in the task of making disciples of the next generation
In the topsy-turvy world of the kingdom of God, leadership is borne out in servanthood, greatness is borne out in humility
The book provides you with practical tips for fostering a passion for evangelism in the young people you lead
Children born in the 1980s and ’90s never absorbed the faith in their home. And they walked away from it at an…
The Life and Legacy of the German Reformer for free
Slightly more than half of Gen Z adolescents want to see more platonic relationships or friendships in movies and TV as opposed…
“God brought me back to him when I was hopeless.”
The football coach who fought all the way to Supreme Court for his right to pray shares his inspiring story of courage,…
Does Your Church Resume Pass the Six-Second Test?
Provides a deeper understanding of the challenges church staff members face
How can youth leaders teach theologically without talking over students’ heads? Here are a few tips to help you get started in…
Why do we teach so much doctrine? Because our students want answers to their questions about life and what to believe
Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith
It’s as easy as picking a time frame for the fundraising campaign and showing this video
The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They Mean for America’s Future, covers
It’s one thing to talk about gospel-centered youth ministry, and another thing to actually do it
Jesus is the great physician, He came to seek and save the lost. God’s spirit even works in the darkest prison cell….
Unpacking the Five Essential Soft Skills Great Leaders Instill in Their Students
Gen Z is spiritually starved. The disorienting circumstances of the last three years
A new study examined whether 10th graders in the Low dating group differed on emotional, interpersonal, and adaptive skills from youth in…
……it’s a whole other thing to find someone who is Christian in their lifestyle
The Holy Sexuality Project definitely has resources I will be using with our family ministry. I am hoping we can highlight their 12-lesson…
Schools cannot ban ‘merely offensive’ speech on gender identity, appeals court rules
The Holy Sexuality Project definitely has resources I will be using with our family ministry. I am hoping we can highlight their 12-lesson…
Sam Allberry: The Atlanta-area pastor has said he affirms a New Testament sexual ethic, but his words and deeds have muddled that message