Tag Archive for youth ministry
Don’t Forget Life Skills
We worked to find ways in which to teach them marketable skills. We spent mission trips learning construction. We built habitat houses…
New Year New Budget: What To Do First
If they trust you then you have good standing to ask for support for the things the ministry needs to grow or…
The Lord Will Fight For You….MIA...
“The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” – Exodus 14:14
Why Adolescence Is Twice As Long As It...
Adolescence is three times as long as it was in the 19th Century and it’s twice as long as it was in…
A Theology Of Masturbation
Here’s what David writes about the struggle with masturbation. . .
A Fool-Proof System To Follow Up With...
How you follow up determines whether or not you’ll see those new students again
Here’s How To Recruit Parents For...
We actually began our program by changing our sign-in and registration processes. We had parents sign an agreement that they’d participate in…
Copyright Infringement And Your Ministry...
It’s important from a ministry perspective to get to the bottom of some common misconceptions
Stop Overindulging Your Children
“Dealing with Adult Children.” One of the biggest problems with today’s young…
New App Encourages Risqué Revelations
84 percent of the 500,000 FriendO downloads in November were by junior highers
Leading Games For Emerging Adults
Emerging adults may not love every game you present. But they all appreciate fun. So whatever happens, make it fun
Why Student Leadership?
Our students have the potential to do great things and seeing student leaders in action is absolutely incredible
Starting A Student Leadership Team From...
5 Steps To Starting A Student Leadership Team From Scratch
Prevent Volunteer Dropout
Five mistakes to avoid when it comes to volunteer retention, as well as ways to correct them
10 Secrets To Keep Your Student Leaders...
I can promise that if you do these they will have a better experience on your team.
Constant Distraction
How Smartphones Are Stealing Kids’ Focus from Everyone Around Them
Surviving a Downturn in Youth Ministry...
Podcast: Managing this well helps keep you from being discouraged, helps you communicate what success really is for your ministry
Cosmic Adventure Through Science And...
Check out the curriculum and four accompanying videos, all available for FREE!
LGBTIQ Sex Education Policies Trumped...
“When same-sex marriage passes as law overseas, these types of programs become widespread and compulsory.”
Mom, Is Justin Bieber A Christian?
Maybe we’re confused because we’ve read about
Be the Change Agent In Your Church
Organizations are living entities with a true culture that may or may not show itself in a mission statement, list of core…
Evolutionist Retracts Key Study On...
Scientists’ attempts to find the ‘spark of life’ keep coming up short
We Must Never Forget Moralistic...
Over a decade ago, Christian Smith published a groundbreaking study about the religious and spiritual lives of American teenagers
Why Is Parenting So Incredibly Hard?
If I have learned anything over the 20 + years of my marriage 5 kids and 16 fostered kids it is these…
20 Questions Middle School Parents Are...
How can your team or small group encourage parents and equip them to lead well
So You’re The New Youth Leader?
When someone is upset about some decision you’ve made, learn to never say, “I’m sorry, but…
Connecting With Kids
Here’s how to stay relevant and still build on past successes…
Evangelical/Megachurch Churches Are...
“It ties you into something that is lasting, trustworthy. And that touches a nerve in our culture.”
Fraternity Life
Your Sons Need Your Help Getting Ready for Fraternity Life
What Age Should I Give My Kid A Smart...
To take a look at some suggested borders and boundaries, check out our Free Family Digital Covenant of Conduct
How Privatized Social Media Can benefit...
Privatized social media is becoming more and more popular and the more ministers can learn how to use this, the more this…
Here Is How Student Evangelists Can Have...
Why “post-Christian America” hasn’t surpassed the need for straightforward apologetics
“How Do We Get Teenagers To Read...
I’m convinced there isn’t a sure-fire, “try-this-five-step-method” that works. But I do think there are some important things to consider. Here are…
Ed Sheeran Reflects On His 2 Year...
“I go on it and there’s nothing but people saying mean things. One comment ruins your day.”
Free College Ministry Resources!
Free ebook, articles, podcasts & discipleship tools!
18 Student Ministry Commitments For...
These 18 commitments I’ve lived by in student ministry. I want to share them with you for the New Year
Flashback: Reacting To A Rebellious Teen
Ever since my 17-year-old daughter was about 11, she has been very willful and disobedient. She stays out past her curfew
Book: Your Family God’s Way
Helpful he offers communication advice into two crucial areas of family life: communication and conflict resolution
The Biggest Hits Of 2017
Vengeance, Drugs, Self, and Sex… Without Regard
Little Girl Asks Santa Claus To Heal Her...
Santa Claus bowed his head and delivered a prayer in the middle of a Bass Pro Shop — asking the Great Physician…
Ministry leaders To Get Fit
Heart attacks, diabetes and strokes happen to preachers too.
Overinvesting In The Young
How can you include young people in all of the life-giving dimensions of your community?
Making An Impact In A Culture Of Instant...
When we overinvest in the young, we proclaim our hope in the future. We train and educate young people to envision a…
Faith Formation In A Secular Age
Responding to the Church’s Obsession with Youthfulness (Ministry in a Secular Age
Engaging Youth
“When the church engages young people meaningfully, church ministry thrives.”
What happens When Kids Leave Youth...
A kid might show up to your youth group ONCE. They might come for YEARS. And just like that, they’re gone… You’re…
Christmas Time:“Circuit Jammers To...
5 communication “circuit jammers” to avoid as you spend time with your children and teens this Christmas season
40 Books To Read To Grow In Ministry
If you want to grow in your Christian leadership this year, here is a list of books I am planning to read…
Divorce Is Making American Families 66%...
Almost a third of U.S. households headed by adults under age 55 have at least one stepparent
Sweet Revenge: Insights On Raising Your...
Bill Hybels and his daughter shared some things her parents did to help her have what we might call “sticky faith”
5 Golden Rules In Dealing With Church...
You now know that if you want any budget increase to happen, you need Deacon Jameson’s support.
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20 Memorable Family Christmas Traditions
From the simple to the silly to the sentimental, traditions can create meaningful memories
Book: Growing Up Social
Being a parent is hard. So, too, is navigating technology and screen time with young children.
Budgeting Basics: Crafting Your Budget...
Once you’ve translated your dreams into numbers and figured out the various revenue streams you’ll use to fund your ministry, the next…
Budgeting Basics: Revenue Streams
Once you’ve translated your dreams into numbers, the next step in crafting your budget proposal is to determine where your ministry’s budget…
Budgeting Basics: Translating Dreams...
What programs, initiatives, events, conferences, training, and trips would enable you to take your ministry from where it is NOW to where…
Youth Ministry Budget Templates
This resource contains three budget templates to help you plan well and be a good steward of your congregations’ tithes
How To Plan Your Youth Group Meeting
Here are 6 tips for planning youth group night…
Empowering Teens To Be World Changers
How do we unleash leadership potential in teens? Many churches desire youths to step up and take leadership roles… but how have…
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Helping Adolescents Work Through Anxiety
Lately I’ve noticed a growing alarm about anxiety in our culture. It seems to be wreaking havoc in our live
Government Taking Away The Basic Rights...
Parents succeeded in halting a rule that would have allowed K-12 to self-identify as a gender or race w/out consent of parents
8 Assumptions You Can’t Make In A...
The so-called Christian culture is going… going… gone. We need to get ready for what’s next
The Art Of Connecting With Fringe Kids
For some this comes easy. For others though it is an anxiety inducing event. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking…
Teachable Doctrines Of The Faith
52 gospel centered questions and answers. Also devotional book and curriculum book for developing Christian beliefs in a child’s heart and mind.
Does Your Kid Have A Phone? Cell Phone...
What you need to do before and after you give your kid a phone
18% Of Teens Read Their Bibles…...
Approximately 2,800 students participated in the surveys
Cultural Influence: Falls Creek Surveys
In the summer of 2017, just under 2,800 students participated in the surveys
Biggest Spiritual Influencers On Your...
Aristotle: “When we hear music, our very soul is altered.”
Use Numbers To Check The Health Of Your...
What if we thought about what percentage of your students are really being?
Why Your Youth Ministry Numbers Are Seen...
Do you ever get tired of people always asking about numbers in your ministry?
Why Your Youth Ministry Numbers Matter
The fact is, numbers in your Youth Ministry are an inescapable reality. You must deal with them
Help Kids Take A Stand Against...
Just because a song exists or is topping the charts doesn’t mean young people have to be subjected to it
NFL Player: What Are The Needs Of The...
NFL Player to Hometown Churches
4 Topics You Should Teach On Every Year
Here are some recommendations in each of the following 4 areas
Faith & Feeling: For the Kid Who...
l God’s presence, does it mean that I don’t believe?”
Doug Fields: Understanding Relational...
Great for volunteer training. Give DYMU a try for FREE? We’ll give you access to a session from YM101.
Soul Provider
Youth Doing Ministry…. Youth groups please help out Ashley as she helps out children in Ghana Africa
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Youth Doing Ministry
I believe that it’s our desire as youth workers to see and encourage our students to do ministry. As…
Graduation Season Is Upon Us
You’re a three questions for you to ask students
The Bible vs Reality And Moral Truth
Teens “Do you read your bible daily?” only 18% answered yes. 58% said they read their Bible at least once a month
Book: Dare 2 Share. Equip Youth To Share...
Learn how to intentionally engage others in real, give-and-take dialogue and invite them into the most life-changing relationship they’ll ever experience
Iceland Knows How To Stop Teen Substance...
State funding for organised sport and other clubs has increased in Iceland to give kids new ways to feel like part of…
Volunteer Affirmation
Encouragement is like a breath of fresh air. We just don’t hear much encouragement or receive a lot of recognition these days….
View The Bibles That Came Over On The...
The Museum of Bible 8-story, $500 million museum features artifacts, exhibits and a Christian-themed musical
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