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Opinion: ‘This Virus Is NOT About You’—A Plea to the Young and Healthy to Stop Being Selfish

Megan Briggs -
Dear young person who is healthy, the coronavirus is not about you. It is about loving your neighbor by doing your part to contain the virus. This is a time to be circumspect—not selfish.
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Church Kids and Church Shootings

Melissa Edgington -
I could almost feel my eleven year old’s ears perk up as Chad and I talked in quiet tones about one more of many church shootings, this one just a couple hours down the road from us.
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Free Easter Lesson: Washed Clean

Daniel So -
"'Washed clean' involves a simple chemical reaction which provides a great object lesson for young people."
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5 Roadblocks to Advancing the Gospel in Your Ministry

Greg Stier -
Consistently ask God for strength to stand against the Evil One and his schemes.
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How to Make the Administrative Side of Ministry Work

Josh Griffin -
Church office hours — what a great subject!
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6 Things Christian Teens Need in a Church

Bill Nance -
Here is what your students really require from a church community.
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Mom, I Want to Be a She

Jonathan McKee -
If your child announces his or her desire to change their gender identity, think hard about your response in advance. You might just be the only glimpse of Jesus someone in the LGBTQ+ community ever sees.
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Why You Should Bring Your Students to ‘I Still Believe’

Matt Redder -
But more than just an amazing film, I Still Believe is an opportunity for student pastors everywhere to challenge, encourage, and build their ministries. Here are 6 reasons why you should take your students to a showing of “I Still Believe.”
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Too Busy to Lead Family Worship?

Don Whitney -
"Despite his innumerable and important responsibilities, Spurgeon made the privileges and delights of family worship a priority."
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Crucial Elements of a Youth Ministry Training Session

Rachel Blom -
What is your training sessions like with your volunteer staff? Rachel Blom offers 6 key elements!
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Church, Believe in Young Leaders

Eric Geiger -
Churches often struggle with empowering younger leaders, with handing significant responsibility to the next generation. Yet the Scripture gives us the sense that a church should believe in young leaders.
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How to Ask Your Boss for a Raise

Aaron Helman -
Youth ministry is a tough job that requires a ton of time and energy.
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Pastor, Let the Children Preach: Why You Should Let the Youth Group Invade Your Pulpit

Aaron Harrison -
After two years of teaching Bible to freshmen and sophomores, I’ve realized something that pastors, youth leaders, and anyone interested in the word “discipleship” need to know. Teenagers are called to preach. You should welcome them to preach in your church. You should do it today.
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What do Teens, College Students and Parents Need?

Jeff Baxter -
I am thrilled to share with you that I have a new book coming out at the beginning of April with Zondervan Publishing.  It...
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The Right Approach To Bible Study In Your Youth Ministry

Andy Blanks -
Lately, we’ve been in a “busier than usual” production cycle. We’ve been fairly immersed in the role of the Bible in youth ministry lately. Which,...
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Take Your Youth Group to a Concert They Actually Want to Attend

Jesse T. Jackson -
Winter Jam, one of the most successful Christian concerts, is making its rounds again, this time hitting 42 cities throughout the U.S. Tickets are cheap and there's even a free training for youth leaders.
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Middle Schoolers Don’t Know How Bad Middle School Is (Yet)

Benjamin Kerns -
Middle schoolers experience grief, hurt, and shame. But for most of them, this is their first time around. They will reflect back with a full bag of hurt and then put that emotion on all of their memories.
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Why People Have No Interest in Your Youth Ministry

Chris Wesley -
Chris Wesley asks the question, "How do people really see the student ministry?"
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The Coronavirus, Youth Ministry and Evangelism

Greg Stier -
The topic of death is on the minds of a lot of teenagers right now, thanks to the untimely death of Kobe Bryant and the coronavirus. If you're a youth leader, you might want to consider this for your sermon on Sunday.
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Youth Ministry Essentials: 5 Truths About Bible Study Curriculum

Andy Blanks -
I’ve been designing, writing, and producing Bible Study curriculum for teenagers in some form for close to 15 years. It’s been my passion since...
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