I do see it as a sign from that teen, maybe a little flag saying “help me” or “notice me
For those who share our faith but not our freedom
“The research shows parents do influence a teen’s decisions about drinking, even at this age,”
How Andy Griffith, Facebook and the American Dream Neutered the Gospel
An increase in family dinners is linked to fewer emotional problems for Adolescents
Chris McGough is the Asst. Professor of Youth Ministry at Central Bible College in Springfield, MO.
“Jr. High Ministry is not second rate or a stepping stone”
How the church has accepted juvenile behavior as the standard measurement of spirituality in the church
How we teach purity through a celebration of beauty and self-respect
We are seeing teens waiting longer to have sex..less likely to become pregnant than peers of past decades
HAVING SEX: 33% of 16-year-olds, 50% of 17-year-olds, 61% of 18-year-olds and 71% of 19-year-olds
Free info on where to get condoms, other birth control and where to find free pregnancy, HIV and STD testing
Francis told the detainees that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples on the eve of his crucifixion in a gesture of…
Half of the country believes the Bible should have more influence in today’s world,…claiming that the holy book has “too little…
For all the rules we’ve constructed about modesty, what we really need is a change of heart
…Such gatherings contributes to good mental health in adolescents
1,000 teenagers” giving up their spring break to serve in Mexico
A youth ministry book full of simple, practical advise for youth workers at any stage in ministry
Which genre is young people’s music of choice? Rock, Hip-Hop, Pop… Country?
If you do all the talking when you pray, how will you ever hear God’s answers?” –A. W. Tozer
Keeping a student’s secret has real ramifications.
Make sure you know what you’re doing
Are Your Students Participants in Their Faith or Just Spectators?
Duffy Robbins workshop on discipleship at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference 2013
From Great variety in tracks and workshops to Informal atmosphere
The world is very OK with teens living average lives, but we shouldn’t be
FREE Training Video – Part 1: First Thoughts
It’s good to run a large ministry, but it’s even better
to run the ministry God called us to
Kurt and Josh helping you to be effective as a youth minister
Links and resources for ministering to teens in “porn in the norm” culture
A Youth Pastor Puts His Talents to Work Offering Free cover-up Tattoos To Former Gang Members and Trafficked Women
We’re donating loans to people probably more than halfway across the world,”
Watch Mark Matlock and thousands of Students at PlanetWisdom do the Harlem Shake
Simply Youth Ministry Conference 2013
With Four Ways to Be A Leader of courageous Character
Religious groups are violating the school’s non-discrimination policies?
Simply Youth Ministry Conference 2013
Here are a couple of fun announcement videos
An exploration into one of the greatest cultural issues of our day by D.A. Carson
EVERYONE’S CALLED TO YOUTH MINISTRY
Reflections on student ministry and technology in ministry
Connecting with students on their turf in their time
Because it will make you a better Christian
Churches need to recognize the awkward teenager inside each of us
Understanding the survival mindset of the next generation
Helpful resources you should let parents know about
Some Teens Are Paying More Than Just A Monthly Bill
“If somebody, small church or even a big church, wants to use ‘Jesus’ for printing a few T-shirts, we don’t care,”
Dealing With, Responding To, and Learning From Your Critics
The app that helps turns Facebook friends into one night stands
“Let’s be honest, you’re going to sacrifice your family for the ministry anyway.”
A New Way For Teens To Express Themselves
Exploring the line between violence in life and violence on the screen