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Understanding and Reaching the New Post-Christian World
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“If you know me, you know I…. but if you reallyknew me, you’d know…”I gave them an example
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“How did you steward what I gave you faithfully?”
By: George Lockhart
“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’”
Matthew…
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I need to be honest about how there are times when I don’t even recognize my own children and how lonely that…
How to Help Your Student Athletes Win On and Off the Field
“It is not enough to be connected all day long. To feel respected and asked to get involved, is greater than simply…
Continue to expose and free us from the faith-less, grace-less, law-heavy ways we parent, Father. Free us from over-stressing our kids and…
Parents who want to give their kids a healthy view of sex centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ
Giving Your Kids a Gospel-Centered View of Sex and Our Culture is a treasure
…is either addressing or exploiting—you decide—the subject that isn’t talked about much in most homes
You know the drill. You get super fired up for a student ministry event your team has been planning….
“EIGHTH GRADE” FILM: A YOUTHWORKER ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
This is the second year that Dan has published the results of his massive, online survey of youth worker compensation
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Because I am in ministry, I’ve gotten my vocation mixed up with my relationships in Marriage, Children and God
“Choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do.”
So over the 21 days of The Tech-Wise Family Challenge, we’ll all get to do some
So I have to ask, What are your youth ministry goals this year?
Dream about what could and should be happening in your ministry.
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I will have been in youth ministry for 40 years. Wisdom, I believe, teaches us what to value and not value.
The #ysblog went through and found the most popular blog posts from 2018. Wondering what the top posts were from 2018? Check…
A humorous reminder that our connectedness can sometimes get in the way of actually connecting. This Christmas, don’t be social, be social
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Despite the easing of taboos and the rise of hookup apps, Americans are in the midst of a sex recession
Mike Bergeron and his wife Laura, both 45, started making the funny cards in 2003 to poke fun at their friends
Eight Ways to Persevere in the Parenting Marathon
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Concerned about translating the gospel into the (foreign, treacherous) culture of Jr High
How To Make Successful Changes In Youth Ministry
The church needs to be—a community that calls our young adults into the body, not as passive recipients, but as active members
I believe the following four principles capture a biblically grounded vision of what ministry to youth should entail
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Much of our modern life leaves us less connected with people and more connected to simulations of them
4 Ways To Be A Good Grandparent Over The Holidays
Book: “Cameron Cole candidly offers practical and biblical advice for those who mourn in Therefore I Have Hope
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Historically, the shape is a “J” for Jesus. The red is for the blood of Christ, and the white is a symbol…
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I…
The “JESUS” film has been used in 7.5 billion gospel presentations. It is the most watched movie in history
We need to be aware of the temptation to indulge pride in front of our real and imagined online audience
While sex clearly belongs in this category- so does the relationship between science and faith. But first, Love
You can’t be a serious-about-faith-and-nurture parent, youth worker, pastor, or educator and not be concerned.
5 Essentials to help unleash the passion and creativity of young people in your church
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Accurate beliefs come only from Scripture-centered ministry and spirituality.
When it comes to your teens, one vague and generic conversation about sex is not enough.
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Jonathan McKee is the author of over 20 books to parents, teenagers, and youth workers
Teaching Your Daughter to See Beyond Her Social Media Feed
In Gen Z Lab we’ve gathered thought leaders to help you understand the unique challenges facing Gen Z and equip you to…
spread the message of gratitude!
Is cohabitation really a smart move for couples interested in a healthy, lasting marriage?
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The point is – if God was going to say one major thing to us – it is a message of love….
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If you want to reach parents these days, you have to have an active presence on social media
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Fortnite is everywhere and has proven to be more than a game but rather, a cultural phenomenon
“The Diversity Delusion: How Race and Gender Pandering Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture.”
What’s happening in culture should be important to every youth leader. Why? Because culture reflects the world our student
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“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
By George Lockhart
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you,…
If you let your emotions lead when navigating your emotional teenager, you will likely cause them to shut down further.
Our culture creates a lot of confusion about sex. Honestly, sometimes it’s difficult to know who’s telling the truth
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If only we as Christian ladies spent as much time on beautifying our spirit as much as we spend beautifying our bodies!
But few hear the story of the condemnation that dragged him outside America to a life in chains and what he discovered…
The Pilgrim Fathers built the cornerstone for a nation dedicated to faith, freedom, and thankfulnes
Find school, get trained, reach the youth of your city!
One Nation Under God, celebrates and explains the crucial role that God has played in America’s founding and development
It is converted students who go on to love Jesus and serve the church.
For middle school students, witnessing school violence can be as bad as being bullied
We know this is not easy, so we’ve put together a few next-step resources you can utilize.
That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Saviour…