Tag Archive for youth ministry

How To Deal With Parents Who Are Never...

on November 9, 2013 by

..it’s just as important to set boundaries for our ministries and stick to them for the benefit of our students, parents,…

Save Your Youth Ministry Marriage

on November 9, 2013 by

Dan Istvanik

suicide: Remembering Sarah

on November 9, 2013 by

God works through the deepest hurts

Teenage Resilience

on November 8, 2013 by

The subject of the magic of resilience. Good stuff to help our students journey through all of the challenges they face!

Free E-Book For When Your Child Is...

on November 6, 2013 by

90% of boys and 70% of girls between the ages of 13 and 14 agreed to have accessed porn in the last…

WHAT IS YOUR STUDENT MINISTRY KNOWN FOR?

on November 6, 2013 by

What I want to be known for, and what I would love for our student ministry to be known for

“A Youth Worker’s Hierarchy of Needs...

on November 6, 2013 by

Adam Mclane

When Religion and Rock Collide – The...

on November 5, 2013 by

A behind the scenes insight of the temptations, corruption, challenges and success of the Christian Rock band, Stryper

Provoking the Future of Youth Ministry

on November 4, 2013 by

“Modest Response to the Impending Death of Youth Ministry (as we know it)

What’s Wrong With Children’s...

on November 2, 2013 by

Have mentors for children. Older mentors can teach children the value of the entire church community and give them a sense of…

The Down-to-Earth Gospel for Parenting

on October 31, 2013 by

“It’s not my child’s fault!”

Children and Family Ministry By the...

on October 30, 2013 by

An annual survey of current trends and insights by KidzMatter and Indiana Wesleyan Unv

5 Misperceptions About Children of...

on October 28, 2013 by

In order to minister to children of divorce, we have to understand them

How Do You Define “Effectiveness” In...

on October 28, 2013 by

By Charles Harrison

The Gospel & Suicide

on October 28, 2013 by

Part 1

The Gospel & Suicide

on October 28, 2013 by

The Gospel & Suicide

on October 28, 2013 by

Are Christian teens leaving the church...

on October 28, 2013 by

55% of American Christians are concerned that modern youth ministry is shallow and too entertainment focused

What Is The Importance Of Covenant...

on October 28, 2013 by

Tim Keller

The Secret Women’s Porn Problem

on October 27, 2013 by

It started when I was 9. some friends were giggling about this thing called sex. I Googled it

Announcing Fuller Youth Institutes Next...

on October 25, 2013 by

New Research Seeks to Help Churches More Effectively Engage Young People

Engaging Disengaged Parents

on October 23, 2013 by

YM Essentials

Dealing with Difficult Parents

on October 23, 2013 by

Try this: Remember that Scripture teaches that a soft answer turns away wrath

Who Supports You?

on October 21, 2013 by

Youth Ministry 101

5 Easy Excuses For Subpar Youth Ministry

on October 16, 2013 by

If you can’t find a way to make what you have run effectively, you stand no chance of being more effective with…

Why Christian parents should not want...

on October 16, 2013 by

“I cannot believe that you would do that!”

Flashback: 7 Out Of 10 Sydney Anglicans...

on October 15, 2013 by

57% of people who became Christians between the ages of 15-19 who were from nominal or non-Christian families

20 Things to Know About Today’s Kids

on October 14, 2013 by

Know the generation God has called you to reach

Emotional Boundaries in Student Ministry

on October 14, 2013 by

By David Hanson

The Most Important Thing After an Event

on October 13, 2013 by

by Josh Griffin

“How do you keep your love for...

on October 12, 2013 by

The Secret to Long Haul Love for Teenagers

The Summit

on October 11, 2013 by

“The Summit is by far the best venue for those interested in engaging new ideas”

Open Paris

on October 11, 2013 by

Celebrating New Ideas in Youth Ministry

The End of the Youth Group ‘...

on October 10, 2013 by

The safety of 15-passenger vans has markedly improved over the years. So why are people still dying?

13-Year-old ‘X Factor’ Contestant...

on October 10, 2013 by

‘God’s my center….

A Married Mom and Dad Really Do Matter

on October 10, 2013 by

New Evidence from Canada

Flashback: FCC Considers More Sex and...

on October 10, 2013 by

Perhaps American parents should tune in to the music that kids are really pumping in their ears and the TV shows kids…

Hollywood has gone too far with porn-y...

on October 10, 2013 by

Making movies that glorify porn addicts, child molesters..only contributes to the decay of the moral compass of society

How To Have Better Conversations With...

on October 9, 2013 by

Michael Hyatt

Parent Ministry Tip #3

on October 9, 2013 by

Read For Parents

Parent Ministry Tip #2

on October 9, 2013 by

Getting Parents to Listen to You

Parent Ministry Tip #1

on October 9, 2013 by

Look at Your List

Today’s Cultural Theologians

on October 9, 2013 by

Jeff Bachman: Breakout session at the National Youth Workers Convention

The Growth of Global Youth Ministry

on October 8, 2013 by

The Youth Culture Report Blog: Terry Linhart

The Growth of Global Youth Ministry

on October 7, 2013 by

Terry Linhart

The Growth of Global Youth Ministry

The growth of Christian youth ministry around the world has been nothing short of phenomenal. In…

Rev. Billy Graham: “My Hope America”

on October 7, 2013 by

What is the biggest spiritual danger America currently faces?…It is called a ‘trendy faith.’

Preaching and Adolescents

on October 7, 2013 by

Addressing the Whole Body of Christ

modeling grace to your volunteers

on October 7, 2013 by

A Correct View of God & Grace Makes a Difference!

Teens and Social Media Use

on October 2, 2013 by

Social Media 101: To help you keep up to date with the use and trends in teen use of social media

Top Social Sites For Teens

on October 2, 2013 by

Where are our kids at when they are online?

WHAT MATTERS MOST?

on October 2, 2013 by

It doesn’t matter if a ministry is mega or small, if it’s not focused on what matters most it’s not fulfilling its…

Sticky Faith: Pedestal Parenting and...

on October 2, 2013 by

Parents are often anxious about faith conversations

Steve Argue Webcast Interview

on October 2, 2013 by

Processes, Pitfalls, and Aha’s of Implementing Sticky Faith

Is Katy Perry’s New Single A...

on October 2, 2013 by

I still believe that Jesus is the son of God,..also..extraterrestrials

Do You Use an Ipad or Paper Bible When...

on October 1, 2013 by

….It May Matter More Than You Think

Kansas School Board Brings Back Student...

on September 30, 2013 by

“I think that’s one of the greatest things we’ve ever done,”

Youth Ministry in a Post-Christian World

on September 30, 2013 by

Download a FREE sample of Brock Morgans Book

the redemptive power of art

on September 30, 2013 by

Piecing Together Peace Amid Chicago’s Youth Violence

Teen Addiction To Pornography A Growing...

on September 27, 2013 by

The statistics are truly shocking. Children aged 12 to 17 are one of the largest consumer groups of online porn

Flashback: SnapChat and the Ostrich...

on September 27, 2013 by

72% of parents are simply sticking their heads in the sand and just “hoping for the best”?

What Your Teenagers Need to Hear

on September 27, 2013 by

By Dave Ramsey’s daughter, Rachel Cruze

A New Kind of Modesty

on September 26, 2013 by

by Duffy Robbins

The Story Behind ParentMinistry.net

on September 26, 2013 by

I realized that ministry must involve the student’s parents, not just the student

Three Things You Don’t Know About Your...

on September 25, 2013 by

I am more aware now more than ever before in my ministry how little parents know about what’s happening

The Big Five

on September 23, 2013 by

5 Monday reminders to small group leaders

5 Reasons Millennials Stay Connected to...

on September 20, 2013 by

Those who stay were twice as likely to have a close personal friendship with an adult inside the church

Grand Theft Auto V

on September 20, 2013 by

Parenting Review by Josh Evans

Boring Them to Death

on September 20, 2013 by

Jonathan McKee: “Long boring sermons just don’t work.”

Loneliness In Youth Ministry

on September 18, 2013 by

What Can We Do To Address Loneliness?

See you at the pole DAY SEPT 25, 2013

on September 18, 2013 by

See you at the pole 2013 Global week of student prayer Sept 22-28

Miley…She’s A Wreck…And So Are...

on September 18, 2013 by

 

Things I’m learning from Miley Cyrus and about myself.

Here’s a bit George Lockhart wrote for The Youth Culture Report.

No one…

Get The Youth Culture Report app on your...

on September 17, 2013 by

iPhone/iPod, iPad, Android, Android Tablet

Free Sticky Faith Webcast: Steve Argue,...

on September 17, 2013 by

Tuesday September 24th, beginning at 11am Pacific

What is God’s Will?

on September 16, 2013 by

It is always God’s Will that I…

Gene Simmons Defends Tim Tebow

on September 14, 2013 by

He’s proud to be a Christian, what’s wrong with that?..sports media and pop culture media, they make fun of his religion. Really?…

School Tells Child You Can’t Write...

on September 12, 2013 by

Students were assigned to write about someone they idolized.

Falling Miley

on September 12, 2013 by

Another Article About Miley Cyrus

Inspiring Teen, Sells Own Jeep To Buy...

on September 11, 2013 by

to follow the message God put in her heart while on a mission trip

Why Readers of The Youth Culture Report...

on September 10, 2013 by

Mark Oestreicher

Why Readers of The Youth Culture Report...

on September 9, 2013 by

 

Mark Oestreicher

 

Let me be blunt about this: I totally dig The Youth Culture Report. I’m constantly recommending it to youth workers. I…

How To Serve Bad Leaders

on September 4, 2013 by

How are you supposed to lead up when the person “up” is a terrible leader?

A Small Adolescent Survey

on August 30, 2013 by

Revelations on What Youth Think About Church and Culture

Katniss and Christ: Meeting the Hunger...

on August 30, 2013 by

Why have the Hunger Games struck such a strong chord with middle schoolers?

The Culture Behind The VMAs

on August 27, 2013 by

What Millions of Teens Gleaned from MTV’s 2013 VMAs

Celebrating The Capabilities Of Early...

on August 27, 2013 by

By Adam McLane

Celebrating The Capabilities Of Early...

on August 27, 2013 by

By Adam McLane

YouthWorkers Lessons From The Little League World Series

 

It’s the bottom of the 5th inning, the score is tied at 4,…

Flashback: One Alarming Trend In Youth...

on August 27, 2013 by

How culture is shifting the language and thought processes of teenagers away from any connection to biblical truth or thought

A Mentor‘s Multiplied Impact

on August 27, 2013 by

Bob Prall was the Campus Crusade for Christ director at Duke..

“Growing Pains of the Achy Breaky...

on August 26, 2013 by

By Dan Istvanik

Growing Pains of the Achy Breaky Heart

on August 26, 2013 by

By Dan Istvanik

 

“Growing Pains of the Achy Breaky Heart and 4 Other Thoughts About the VMAs

 

What must Alan Thicke (the father “Growing Pains” and…

Youth Ministry Values (Part 7)

on August 26, 2013 by

Success is Long-Term Holistic Fruit

How Can You Define Success In Youth...

on August 26, 2013 by

The Mighty Timbo

Instagram’s Latest Update Is Super...

on August 26, 2013 by

Instagram allowing video upload from album

9 Ways to Keep Your Student in Church...

on August 25, 2013 by

Part Two

Conversations between Parents and...

on August 25, 2013 by

Part 3

What We’ll See at the MTV VMAs Sunday

on August 24, 2013 by

What will young people take away from Sunday night’s show?

9 Ways to Keep Your Student in Church...

on August 22, 2013 by

Part One

Whole Football Team Turns Their Lives...

on August 21, 2013 by

Go Titans!

Why Your Church Will Die (But That’s...

on August 21, 2013 by

by Geoff Surratt

1 out of 5 Non-Christians in North...

on August 20, 2013 by

The Craziest Statistic You’ll Read About North American Missions