25 Movies to Show in High School for Teens to See
The years of adolescence are marked by change, uncertainty, exploration, emotion and risk. Sounds like the making of a great movie plot.
Why Summer Camp Still Matters for Youth Group
Summer camp provides a chance for youth to hear the Gospel truth in a different way than they probably have before.
If I Was the Devil, Here’s How I’d Attack Youth Ministers
Greg Stier explains how the Devil can distract and tempt student leaders.
Just One Thing Your Kids Need to Know About Weed
Can weed kill you? Unlikely, but most studies reveal that smoking weed can really hurt the development of the brain. This is significant because the majority of teens think smoking weed is no big deal.
7 Things Teens Need From Their Parents So They Won’t Abandon God
"When it comes to kids’ faith, parents get what they are."
How Do You REALLY Follow Your Passion?
So much is written and said these days about following our passions. But how do you actually begin to attempt to "follow your heart," as it were, when it comes to your life goals?
New Youth Pastors: What to Do in Your First 3 Months
What should new youth pastors try to do when they take on a ministry position? This won’t be a popular answer.
Narcissism: The Epidemic Affecting Teens at Alarmingly Increased Rate
Why do teens seem to love themselves so much?
“I Don’t Wanna Go”
Tips for Parents Whose Kids Want to Skip Church
What Ministry Expectations Does Your Church Have?
When it comes to ministry expectations, what does your youth ministry ask of its members?
25 Christian Would You Rather Questions (Bible Edition)
These would you rather questions make an excellent icebreaker for youth groups and for family gatherings. BONUS: your students might actually want to read the Bible after answering these questions!
Cultivate Student Leaders: 4 Steps You Need to Take
Are you effectively motivating and equipping your student leaders to actually be leaders of students?
How to Help Students Deal With Their Sin
When a student confesses a sin and asks for your help in working through it, how do you respond?
Dealing With Doubts in College (and Beyond)
Doubts are a normal part of any faith walk. Here's how to navigate them well.
Is Smoking Weed a Sin?
Is smoking weed a sin? This question comes up more and more these days. As marijuana use moves inward from the fringes of societal view, the church must be ready with a biblical response.
6 Things Teens Want in a Church
What teens want in a church doesn’t compare to what they need in a church.
Can Christians Watch Game of Thrones?
How can someone possibly be a Christian and watch "Game of Thrones"?
How Long Should You Preach to Students?
How long should you preach to students? This is a common question among youth workers, especially within an American culture where attention spans matter.
A Letter to My Porn-Addicted Son
A letter God might write to his son who has fallen into sin.
Teens and Sex: 6 Things to Remember When Teaching
Nervous about teaching on teens and sex? Sex is an amazing gift that the enemy has taken and used for evil.
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‘Unplanned’ Is Now Effectively Banned in Canada
Moviegoers in Canada will not currently be able to see the movie Unplanned in theaters. Three of the nation’s largest distributors have rejected the film, meaning it cannot even receive a rating.
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Anthony Thompson: What Happened When I Forgave My Wife’s Murderer
The Emanuel AME church shooting cut short the lives of nine people. Rev. Anthony Thompson lost his wife, Myra. He was also the first to publicly offer the shooter, Dylann Roof, forgiveness.
