Tag Archive for youth ministry
Ashley Graham On Why She Chose To...
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie Ashley Graham didn’t always have it easy when it came to love.
Youth Ministry’s Deadliest...
Suicide is the #3 killer for kids ages 10-14, and #2 for ages 15-24. Chances are,…
The Need for a Team in Your Ministry
While I have always realized the need for a team in my ministry, I have struggled a lot to hand things over…
3 Powerful Ways to Maximize Your Summer...
Students are already in summer mode. Are you ready for them?
Islams View Of Homosexuality
There are a number of passages within both the Koran and Hadiths that address homosexuality Islam goes beyond merely disapproving of homosexuality…
Awana: Youth Ministry Apologetics...
We collected questions about the new Journey Advocates curriculum and sat down with Steve Kozak, Director of Awana Youth Ministries, and asked…
From Graduation To Transformation
Intentionality is key. As students embark on the life-changing transition into university life, youth workers will do well in walking with them…
“Building A Year Long Event Strategy...
Notes: This You Lead pre-Orange Conference breakout sessions was lead by Ashley Bohinc
Finding Motivation When It’s Gone
Maybe you have been there before…So, what do you do? How do you find motivation when it is gone? Here is what…
College Students May Forget Class...
Forgetting content from a stressful math class may be one way to protect an individual’s belief that they are good at math
3 Lessons From “Over The Hill&...
“Over the Hill” youth workers have learned that the little hills will trip up a ministry repeatedly, until they grow into a…
The Blockbusters Of 2017 (Part 1)
Summer’s Biggest Movies…and the Themes in Them
Book: Spiritual Parenting
This book has been the most useful in understanding how to incorporate faith into the nitty-gritty everyday moments of life within the…
#War: Setting Captives Free
We are key players in a “spiritual war” that’s focused on young people. We can, and must, play a strategic role in…
7 Traits of the BEST Student Pastors
Great student pastors are leaders, not event planners with theological degrees. And the best are servant leaders
Census: More Americans 18-to-34 Now Live...
“There are now more young people living with their parents than in any other arrangement,”
Creating A Culture Of Discipleship
“I was too focused on creating a culture of fun, rather than a culture of transformation.”
13 Reasons To NOT Recommend 13 Reasons...
Nevertheless, there are a LOT of good conversations that can occur if this show is watched in the right environment
13 Reasons…..Why Looking For True...
Walt Mueller: Since watching “13 Reasons Why,” I’ve been thinking about how to best respond
Comparison: A Dangerous Word For Youth...
It is easy to jump on Instagram, Facebook or even hear about another church’s youth ministry event from your students and begin…
20 Questions To Connect With New...
Here are a few things to remember about these questions…
Flashback: 20 Myths About A Great Youth...
These myths may be preventing many “real” potential Youth Workers from serving in Youth Ministry
Adulthood Passage Rituals Can Create...
The most effective youth ministries employ such things as retreats and mission trips to help youth journey toward a mature faith
Danger In The Front Seat
3 Major Mistakes Young People Make Behind the Wheel
Pope Warns Against ‘False’...
Don’t let yourselves be led astray by this false image of reality! Be the protagonists of your history; decide your own future
Equip Parents/Grandparents To Be...
There comes a point when their children/grandchildren need to learn to grow in their own walk with Jesus; they can not just…
What Your Ministry Needs To Build...
We all want our ministry to grow. We want to see teens bringing their friends, and growing deeper in their faith.
Book: Owning Faith
Reimagining the Role of Church and Family in the Faith Journey of Teenagers
What Do You Do With The Barna State Of...
As I read it 3 responses jump out at me. Here is some of the data and a few important ways to…
Book: Venti Jesus Please
Listen in on their real conversation as teens talk about life, God, and relationships.
A clear gospel message for today’s teens
How To Kill “Youth Group Drama&...
I’ve been hearing it more and more as I talk to youth leaders across the nation
7 Things Youth Need From Their Parents...
Parents, you are painting a portrait of God for your children every day….And when your children
5 Ways To Retain Juniors And Seniors
The number one thing you need to do is connect students to God!
Book: Are Your Kids On Track
The goal is to break down 4 emotional, 4 social and 4 spiritual milestones
Emergency Trip Bag
Years of youth ministry has taught me to be like a boy scout on trips: always prepared!
Book: Do Not Go In There
5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Started Ministry
Social Media & Teens
Social Media & Teens: Understanding Digital Natives, Pt. 1
10 Facts About Date Rape
Every 2 minutes “ANOTHER AMERICAN IS SEXUALLY ASSAULTED” according (RAINN), and 44% of the victims are under 18
Why We Choose To Lead As My FamilyY
I choose to lead with my wife and family, when I lead my ministry, especially in the area of family and parent…
Take The Free Youth Ministry Assessment
The questions are designed to help you accurately assess the health of your youth program while measuring your effectiveness and potential of…
Who Are Generation Z And How To Reach...
79% are addicted to their devices. We are becoming what we behold. We desire significance and we are trying to find…
Devotional: Lent And Holy Week
Daily Office Booklet: Morning and Evening Prayer for Lent and Holy Week 2017
The Art Of Recruiting Volunteers
Getting volunteers in youth ministry is like creating a great painting
Screens And Small Groups
We need to learn how to use and not use smartphones in the small group context
3 Easy Ways To Impact A Middle Schooler...
Life for a middle schooler is rough. Forget trying to figure out who you are in Christ. Preteens are hanging onto the…
3 Ways Some Churches Grow Without...
When Church Growth Theory Meets Church Life Reality
Why Millennials Keep Ditching Your...
46.6% of millennials listed corporate social responsibility as a factor in choosing an employer. ie. community service program every month
Book: liked….Whose Approval Are...
For many girls it starts early. The desire to be perfect. The need for approval. The longing for acceptance and being liked…
Engaging Culture In An Age Of Hyper...
If we are called to be missional, we must engage cultural contexts, and this requires a significant investment in educating stakeholders of…
Connecting Students To God’s Mission
Then we invite them to partner with their peers in mission and ministry opportunities so the culture of ministries is one of…
Where I Messed Up…Learning From...
The following is an exclusive excerpt from Jonathan McKee’s brand new book, If I Had a Parenting Do Over, released this week
Flashback: 16 Ways To Build A Youth...
The following is a report on the practical applications of Mark DeVries’ new book, Sustainable Youth Ministry: Why Most Youth Ministry Doesn’t…
How To Unplug From What Keeps You...
Here are some inventive ways to respond to the epidemic of distraction in our culture and minds
Social Media: Video Training Series For...
Watch the video to hear more about engaging and ministering to teens using social media
Flashback: Stop Telling Teenagers To...
We began to communicate to students that the best way to help introduce their peers to Christ was to simply invite them…
Power-Based Leadership And The Church
Moving Away from Coercive Power in Ministry Leadership
Time Management Tricks
I am still learning how to do this effectively. But along the way I have picked up some tools and resources that…
Priorities: Football vs Family
At the end of his life…‘I wish I had spent more time with my family.’
Helping Parents Reclaim Beauty
I never knew how scary the world could be until I became a parent
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