Tag Archive for youth ministry
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…
Parents Can Curb Kids’ Materialism
Parents who are worried about their kids being materialistic can curb these tendencies by fostering gratitude for the things and people in…
How To Use Technology To Connect With...
Ask the Gen Zers what they are using. Then, develop a digital strategy that will help your church
Tensions With My Senior Pastor
You making an effort to show him that you support HIM will show him that he has your loyalty
The 5 Love Languages And Your Teen
After more than 20 years of marriage and family counseling, I am convinced there are only five basic languages of love
Book: Your Teenager Is Not Crazy
Understanding Your Teen’s Brain Can Make You a Better Parent
Satanic Temple Responds To Murder Plan...
I’m sure it will be established that these girls held no active role in any established form of religious Satanism
2 Girls Planning To Kill Students And...
The 11- and 12-year-old girls were Satan worshipers and were going to drink blood, eat flesh then planned to kill themselves
When Teens Are Out Of Control
Yeah, I know we are supposed to love the kids…But what if they’re being a real pain?
Wise Words For Busy People
Ever had a busy season in your life? I’ve found that this fall has been an extremely busy time
Boys Birthday Party Ruined By No Shows
Sometimes this happens with our kids in youth group
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
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