Tag Archive for youth ministry
Ten Signs of Hope for a Declining Church
Most important are Leaders Who Face the Truth, Leaders With a Vision and Leaders Who Refuse to Give Up
Flashback: Victoria’s Secret Model...
“I personally feel that I am not honoring God or my husband by doing it,”
Negative Impact of Social Media on Teens
Teens feel “safe” behind their computer screen or phone so they will post nude or semi-nude pictures
How Culture Really Changes
People have to change not only their actions and decisions — they have to change their thinking
FCC Considers More Sex and Nudity
Jonathan McKee: On America’s reaction to the FCC’s consideration allowing more sex, nudity and expletives on TV
high school graduation prayer got a...
This year though the principal was asked by several students — at least one an atheist — that the prayer be omitted
The Summit: Mark DeVries
Topic: A Modest Response to the Death of Youth Ministry
The Summit: Theresa Mazza
Topic: Re-imagining Yourself as a Youth-Worker-At-Large
“How do we handle these moments?”
Shepherding Teenagers (And Parents) Through “Let Down” Moments
Teen Depression And Suicide: Infographic
The Scary Numbers On Youth Depression And Suicide
Seminary Trained Plumbers
41% of master’s of divinity graduates expect to pursue full-time church ministry
Insights Into Missional Student Ministry
Send Network Student Ministry Google Hangout
MY YEAR WITHOUT SHOES
I spoke at the Jr High Ministry at my church 🙂 you cant let fear rule your life especially if Jesus is…
The Summit 2013, NOV. 8 – 9
Lots of news from The Summit and the youth cartel
Father of the Bride Gives the Most...
Before completely giving his daughter away one father had a few words he needed to say
Helping Youth Thrive
25% are on a pathway to human thriving and the rest has fallen behind. They are lost, confused, medicated and alone.
Is Warning Teens About Dangerous Stunts...
By Rachel Blom
Just today I read an article about the so-called ‘cinnamon challenge’, where teens have to swallow a spoonful…
The Problem With Tolerance
How have you seen the cultural call of tolerance limit the role of mentors to this generation of students?
Join in the Sticky Faith Movement and...
If 1000 people who read this gave $50, we could raise $100,000 so that even more young people can develop a lifelong…
Free Webcast on Building Family Assets:...
Join us live for a free live webcast with the Search Institute’s Family Assets expert Gene Roehlkepartain
5 Ways to Help Parents Pass On Faith to...
Parents are the most influential person in your children’s faith journey, lets equip them to be spiritual leaders for their kids
5 More Ways to Help Parents Pass on...
Parents are the most influential person in your children’s faith journey, lets equip them to be spiritual leaders for their kids
“I Met Him on Instagram”
It started with my daughter’s Instagram account. I Didn’t Even Know She Had It
Should I Just Smash My Kids Phone
Doug fields & Jonathan Mckee Team Up To Help Parents Teach Their Kids Responsibility
The Hyperconnected Teenager [infographic...
We are living in a hyperconnected culture. Every teenager I work with has a smart phone with multiple social media apps
Fixing The Broken Cycle Of Youth...
Due to a lack of clarity and accountability,the goals of youth ministry will always be difficult to reach
Students Fight To Keep Ten Commandments ...
Hundreds of Christian students have decided to fight back against a national association of atheists and agnostics
4 Things Student Pastors Must Learn To...
I know there are many things student pastors must learn to do well, but these are the ones I have been thinking…
Flashback: Tools for Understanding Teen...
Remember, the end goal of studying teen culture is reaching teens with the Gospel and helping them live a Biblical-centered life
CHRISTIAN TEENS On A Mission To Take...
“We are an ARMY…We are in a WAR for the hearts and minds of OUR GENERATION…failure is NOT an option.”
6 Questions Every Pastor Must Ask About...
These questions point to something far greater than youth ministry
The Biggest Barrier To Students Living...
Students are called to live their lives in radical submission to God, regardless of how this sets them against their culture
Student Leader, Don’t Waste Your...
If teens can learn trigonometry in high school, they can learn theology in church!
Track Team Disqualified from State...
Texas teen points to heavens, gets 4×100 relay squad banned from state championships
Youth ministry in the 21st century
Why youth ministers need to embrace youth work practices
Creating a Missional Culture of Gospel...
Greg Stier’s Book review of Alvin Reid’s new youth ministry book, As You Go. Get it, read it, do it!
Special Needs In Youth Ministry
Dealing With Special Needs Students In Your Youth Group
Sharing Christian Faith Could Lead to...
We teach our students a lifetime habit to share their faith to others, beyond Highschool into College or the military. I dare…
Beyond Camp-As-Usual
Sticky Faith Approaches to More Intentional Camps and Retreats
Maximize Your Youth Group’s Social...
What are some unique ways you use social media in your youth ministry?
Flashback: 8 Reasons Why Students Stop...
Relationships are key to having students in your ministry
A Post-Christian Model For Discipleship
Spiritual Formation rather than Behavior Modification
A post-Christian Gospel
Here is a gospel message that seems to be actually be good news to my post-modern, post-Christian kids
What Do You Do Now That The Gospel Is No...
Students have absolutely zero understanding of sin. Your morality is not their morality
5 Tools Needed to Reach Today’s...
Based on my conversations with kids and observations in the culture, I consider these five theological tools to minister effectively to today’s…
Jets Release..Tebow Tweets: Proverbs 3:5...
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him,…
Max Time In Youth Min
Utilize the time around things you already have scheduled
Orange Conference: Sessions 4-7
PERRY NOBLE, BRAD LOMENICK, DOUG FIELDS, SHERRY SURRATT, HEATHER ZEMPEL, CHARLES JENKINS
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20 Ideas to Increase Relational Ministry...
Quick, random, hits that we hope inspire you to try something new, too!
20 Ideas to Increase Relational Ministry...
Quick, random, hits that we hope inspire you to try something new, too!
The Largest Single Weekend Youth...
30 Hour Famine: 112,000 teenagers will take place in World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine this weekend.
YS Roundtable: What Makes Up A...
Terry Linhart talks with Sharon Ketcham
Facebook Home Ad Encourages Phone Use...
Should Facebook be encouraging people to use their phones in situations where it would be considered inappropriate?
Chasing Students
“Do you chase after students or wait for them to come to you?”
How To Avoid The #1 Danger Preteen...
Patrick Snow spoke at one of the main sessions of the 2013 preteen leaders’ conference
Teen: “I can’t handle this...
Responding to Kids Who “Can’t Handle This Sucky World Any Longer”. .
Is Your Youth Ministry Reaching Post...
If we’re unwilling to change to meet a changed culture, we have to accept the fact that our ministries will increasingly be…
We Love Our Youth Worker Website &...
If churches and youth workers both commit to this covenant, it will lead to.. healthier youth workers and ministries
We Love Our YouthWorker: Survey:
Can you help us assess We Love Our Youth Worker
Mississippi bills would ensure the right...
“Let’s get God back in the schools some way,” Ott said. “We’ve been praying in schools for 200 years. Why should we…
Are We A Post-Christian Culture?...
Younger generations are increasingly post-christian
Send Your Seniors Off Right
A great way to thank and celebrate the seniors
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