Tag Archive for youth ministry
Parenting And The Cultural Pressure To...
Well, how in the world did a Christian mom send her 15-year-old son through the streets of Rome past public orgies in…
Cheap Sex And The Decline Of Marriage
Why is marriage in retreat among young Americans? Because it is now much easier for men to find sexual satisfaction outside marriage,…
6 Ways To Avoid Delayed Adulthood
So how can the next generation move toward maturity? Here are six basic steps to help the next generation
When Kids Cut Themselves
When Kids Cut Themselves Seventeen-year-old Lauren was despondent over breaking up with her boyfriend. She had never known pain so deep and…
The CDC, Teen Risks, And Who Is...
Fewer high school students are drinking, having sex and using drugs… but still “leaves room for concern.”
I’m A Pastor And I Want You To...
When believers approach their individual involvement and commitment in a casual manner it weakens the entire body of Christ and the impact…
I’m Not Your Youth Pastor Anymore!
Last summer I left that church to take another. I swore to myself that I wouldn’t interfere with my successor’s ministry
Building On The Youth Camp Or Conference...
4 Strategies to Build on the Youth Camp, Conference or Retreat Experience
Book: “Future Faith”
Ten Challenges Reshaping Christianity in the 21st Century”
Is Gen Z Prepared To Follow Jesus
Why Gen Z Is Not Prepared To Follow Jesus In A Post-Everything World
Values: Setting Better Examples For Gen...
Ten Ways “Grown-up” Christians Can Set a Better Example for Gen Z on Social Media
The Sin Of Silence
The epidemic of denial about sexual abuse in the evangelical church
“Soulcraft”: Rethinking The College...
The skills of getting into college undermine the confidence to thrive once there
What Parents Need To Know About Kids Who...
15% of young people self-harm. 34% begin between the ages of 17 and 20, can start as young as 12 or even…
Reflections on 34 Years in the Youth...
For the first time in over 3 decades I don’t have “youth” in my title. I feel weird.
Transitioning Out
5 Tips to keep in mind to make the transition as smooth as possible.
5 Ways To Connect Parents To Your Youth...
If you desire to have a Youth Ministry that has any real significant influence, you will have to do well at partnering…
How To Get Students To Sign Up For Your...
7 Secrets to Getting More Students to Sign Up for Your Youth Events
Why Sex Matters
It is always amazing to me that God created physical intimacy in such a way to provide a deep connection with your…
Doughnut Appreciation
Download and cut out the tags we’ve created to let the people your family appreciates
Thriving Values Resources For Parents On...
Helping You Understand the Times and Know How to Respond
Barna: What The UK Doesnt Know About The...
Much to celebrate about the work of the Church in the UK. But how are churches perceived by non-churchgoers?
Hebrew Words Every Kid Should Know
Teach your kids Bible stories in the context of your family’s situations. Nothing makes the Bible more clear than real life applications
Alexa, Tell Me About God
Church of England taps Amazon device to spread Christian message
Don’t Put Your Trust In Anyone But God
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7
Transitioning To Greatness
When the class of 2018 heads into their future there will a be a big hole in our youth ministries
7 Habits That Can Lead To Adultery
Like so many couples, they have found themselves in a place they never expected to be and now they’re starting the process…
“13 Reasons Why” With Walt Mueller
My initial reaction to Season 2 as I was just a few episodes in was this: “They should have put this thing…
New Youth Ministry Job….Enjoy Your...
It offers a unique opportunity that can be leveraged for impact when approached as an opportunity
Webcast: How Should The Gospel Shape...
The Gospel in the Center webcast is perfect for ministry team building, and personal development you won’t want to miss
Tempted To Compromise The biblical...
Youth Ministry’s Historical Temptation to Compromise on Biblical Truth
Be Prepared For 13 Reasons Why…...
You need to be informed about this series (whether their own teens watch it or not) because the kids will be talking…
Book: Caught In Between
Engage Your Preteens Before They Check Out. A comprehensive strategy for engaging preteens well before they make the transition
Walt Mueller’s Concerns Over Andy...
No, this is not a witch hunt. Nor is it insignificant, petty, and unimportant. It’s about properly tending to the flock.
Leveraging Your Downtime In Youth...
I would focus on what I refer to as the “big three”– vision, curriculum, and volunteers
10 apps Every Youth Pastor Should Have...
I use plenty of other apps during the year, but these apps help me make it through the chaotic summer schedule
11 Essential Youth Ministry Skills
Establish a culture of leadership that places Jesus as its central figure and draws life from no individual. How do you do…
Great Questions To Help Focus Your...
Ask yourself and your leadership team in order to begin the process of becoming a healthier and more focused team:
Walt Mueller: Grieving For Youth...
First, just because so-and-so said it, it doesn’t make it theologically correct or morally right…..filter everything through Scripture.
Teens, Parents Aren’t On Same Page...
When it comes to having “the talk,” many teens admit they’re not communicating with their parents or their doctors about sex, new…
Barna: Spiritual Conversations In The...
How Christians’ Approach to Sharing Their Faith Has Changed in 25 Years
Do You Feel Stuck In Your Ministry?
The Fastest Way to Move Your Ministry Forward (Without Spending Any Money)
The 7 Minute Meeting For New 7th Graders
One of the most crucial transitions to master is the one from Kid’s Ministry to Student Ministry
Why You Don’t Want A Rock Star Youth...
Too many churches are still trying to discover and hire a superstar. Normally this (guy) is energetic, passionate, organized, and relatively attractive
May The Force (Of God) Be With You
The theology of many Americans—and some evangelicals—belongs in a galaxy far, far away. They see God more as a force—like what is…
Children’s Minister Is The Position In...
Five Reasons Why the Children’s Minister is the Staff Position in Greatest Demand
Why Teeangers Struggle To Develop...
5 Reasons Teeangers Struggle to Develop Good Spiritual Habits by Andy Blanks
A New Future For Youth Specialties
“The leaders of Orange and Download Youth Ministry (DYM) are excited to announce their partnership in acquiring Youth Specialties from Real Resources.”
New 2 Youth Ministry: The Importance Of...
let’s avoid getting fired for things we neglected to do
Adolescent Suicide
Deaths from suicide amongst teenagers has grown over 84% in the last decade
Pornography’s Effect On Long-Term...
Married men and women who use pornography are more likely to get divorced than men and women who do not
What To Do When No One Shows Up
Feelings of inadequacy, failure, doubt, and disappointment. Even worse, the next day when people ask us “how did youth group go last…
Campus Ministry Link: HS Students To...
Connect your high school students to a campus ministry
“Why every Student Ministry Needs A...
This session is led by Joshua Griffin (@joshuagriffin) who is a 20 year Student Ministry veteran and co-founder of Download YM. Here…
Soul Provider: Barefoot With A Cause
Middle school student steps out in faith to help out children in Ghana
Blockbusters Of 2018 (Part 1)
The Movies That Will Heat Up the Box Office This Summer
Want To Know How To Help Empower...
BRAVE intentionally reaches vulnerable girls (foster care/probation/sexual abuse/divorce).
7 Essential Preteen Principles
Socially they are expected to practice teenage behaviors. What do parents and youth workers need to do
10 Questions To Ask Your Teens
Youth ministry “success” can be measured in different ways. But, numbers don’t always tell us the whole story…and without the whole story,…
Can We Talk?
The sad reality is that many teens face hurt and despair in their lives. As you develop deep relationships with the students…
Far too Many Youth Workers Want To Be...
Remember the teenagers who need you now. They’re not your training ground; they’re your mission field. Be faithful in the little things…
Energizing Your Family’s Spiritual...
Energizing Your Family’s Spiritual Life: You Set the Pace Mark Holmen, a family ministry expert, tells a story about his days as…
Hard To Reach Students
Most hard-to-reach students aren’t actually that hard to reach; we just need to put in a little extra effor
Flashback: How To Protect Your Kids From...
Everyone knows that porn is ubiquitous online, a danger to be aware of and avoid vigilantly
Flashback: Porn And 10 Year Olds
One In 10 Visitors To Graphic Porn Sites Are Under 10 Years Old
Church Planting as Youth Ministry Pt2
Two Views of the Role of Youth in the Mission of the Church
Church Planting as Youth Ministry. Pt1
An ongoing column which draws together insights from two crucial spheres of ministry: youth ministry and church planting
Uk: Why Generation Z Become Christians
Even fewer spoke about other church youth activities or specific courses on Christianity popular in England like Alpha or Christianity Explored
What Pastors Need To Know About ‘Nones...
The death of Christianity in America has been announced many times—and yet Christianity continues to thrive
Are Called Into Youth Ministry?
How Do You Know if You Are Called Into Youth Ministry?
3 Investments you can make to have a...
No investment in yourself, your family and friends or others outside of your ministry, you will find yourself with a potentially broken…
Is Your Ministry Informational Or...
Here are a few ideas to take your ministries from informational to transformational:
He Is Risen…Mom Tased Teen Out Of...
Teen needed to wake up for church on Easter. His mother tased him
How To Lead When Your Not In Charge
Learning to cultivate influence without authority is foundational to navigate culture today
Is Your Student Ministry As Healthy As...
Here are 6 areas of health that need to be in top condition
The Missions Relationship Factor
What does the Mission Relationship Factor do for your church?
Parenting Middle Schoolers
More Than Just Surviving This Transitional Phase
Digital Life By The Minute…Values
An In-Depth Look at Constant Connectivity…and What It’s Costing
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