The Case for (The Right Kind of) Youth Ministry
It's time for us to double down, not just on the importance of youth ministry, but on the strategic potential of the right kind of youth ministry!
6 Things I Learned About COMPASSION…
You really never understand a ministry until you see how they function in their ministry setting. Looking from a distance will never give you...
4 Quick and Easy Christmas Youth Group Games
Four favorite games guaranteed to add that extra sparkle to your Christmas fellowship or get together.
All I Want for Christmas – 10 Youth Ministry Gifts
What are the youth ministry gifts your youth pastor really wants?
Teens and Church: Is It Worth the Battle?
Do you force attendance and run the risk of making your teenager even angrier with you, the church and maybe even God?
Hellfire, Brimstone and Youth Ministry
Go online and take a look at the vast array of youth ministry curriculum made available for a youth leader to use and you'll see all sorts of subjects. You'll see subjects that range from building a healthy self-image to conquering anxiety to strengthening our relationship with God.
Is Youth Ministry a BIG Strategic Focus in Your Church? It Should Be!
Youth ministry is often dismissed as something less than strategic in far too many churches.
7 Signs of Unchecked Arrogance in Young Leaders
If you're one of these young leaders, be aware of these problematic signs of unchecked arrogance. Make sure you check your heart!
Understanding Transgender, Non-Binary, and Intersex
We’re not just talking about an issue; we’re talking about people. Because It’s about both people and an issue, and so we must aim to be both biblical on the issue and loving to people. Especially when people are struggling with their biological sex.
What to Do When Your Child Has Thoughts of Suicide
Suicide is not something anyone wants to think about, much less become familiar with, but when you're child expresses thoughts of suicide, you may not know what to do. Here's what you as a parent can do for your child.
The Game Changing App for Teen Evangelism You’ve Been Waiting For
Imagine if you could give the teens in your youth group an app that made teen evangelism and sharing the Gospel both easy and engaging. The 6 words app is just that.
What Purpose-Driven Means to Generation Z
Clearly a purpose-driven church is needed now more than ever. But do our purposes align with theirs in a way that would prove attractive? You might be surprised.
Please Don’t Give Them Porn for Christmas
This Christmas a lot of children will receive pornography from under the tree. It's not what they wanted, and not what their parents intended for them to have.
Is It OK to Be Single?
In today's society, we emphasize marriage so much that we believe that being single represents a lesser state... that's not true and here's why.
How to Take Care of Introverts in Your Ministry
Here are some thoughts on how youth ministry can take care of introverts at a party based on what I’m picking up from Susan Cain's recently released new book: Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts (A guide for KIDS and TEENS).
4 Super Effective Ways to Motivate Spiritually Apathetic Teenagers
If you've been in youth ministry for any amount of time, you've encountered spiritually apathetic teenagers. Between the rolling eyes and heavy sighs it's easy to get discouraged when it comes to inspiring young people to know, live, share and own their faith.
Unbelievable: A Netflix Show Youth Workers and Parents Might Want to Watch
Every once in a while a movie or TV show comes along that actually “gets” young people today or provides a glimpse at “how to reach them.” Well, Netflix just released a series titled, Unbelievable, that literally took my breath away, on several levels.
7 Steps for Planning a Youth Service
Josh Griffin shows youth leaders how he survives the weekend tornado. I met this week with the weekend program team to talk through the process of planning a youth service. For us, our main visible program is on the weekend.
Parents: 5 Reasons to Keep Your Students in Youth Group
Don't let your kids miss out on these 5 vital reason to stay plugged into youth group.
Why Your Children’s Ministry Isn’t Growing … Sports Are Not the Problem
Think sports are the problem for your children's ministry's shrinking attendance? Think again. Here are real reasons your children's ministry isn't growing.
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Christian Leaders Respond to Kobe Bryant’s Death
"Such sudden losses bring all of us into the sobering reality of an appointment we will all have to keep & the vaporous span of life," Ravi Zacharias said about Kobe Bryant's death.
New Podcasts
Meg Meeker: What You Need to Know About Teen Sex, Depression,...
Never think, says Dr. Meg Meeker, that you have no power to help your teens navigate challenges like social media, depression, and premarital sex. The dangers are real, she says, but "there’s a lot parents (and youth leaders) can do.”
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