The “Why” for Every Sexual Question
Unfortunately, we typically defer to the age-old cop out in response to any sexual question—because God said so.
The Reminder Every Youth Leader Needs
Fanning the gospel flames in every student leader.
10 Podcasts Every Church Leader Should Listen To
30 million people listen to podcasts with new programs signing on every month. Listening to a church leader podcast should be part of your regular routine.
Why Your Youth Ministry Numbers Are in Decline
The reason people stop coming is because the newness of the ministry has worn off.
8 Hacks for Managing a Roomful of Teenagers
Corralling teenagers can be exhausting, frustrating and even a little bit exhilarating at times.
Marathons, Ministry and the Power of Running Together
What’s true of running is true of ministry.
Why Is There a Constant Exodus in Your Youth Ministry?
God isn’t bound by time.
Is It Okay if I Don’t ‘Feel’ God?
I feared that something was wrong with me, and I wasn’t really a Christian since I wasn’t having these monumental experiences. I didn't feel God.
What to Do While You Wait on the Lord
Before Pentecost, Jesus calls on his followers to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father. What will be their first impulses to being told to wait? What will they gravitate towards in those moments while they wait on the Lord?
Who Would Win the Yoscars? (The Oscars for Youth Pastors)
If the Yoscars were an actual thing, I would pick these people for these awards because youth ministers rarely receive the accolades they deserve.
Never get used to the phrase “There’s been another school shooting”
April 20th, 1999 was the day my world was forever changed.
Sex Is Not Sexy
Real sex is not sexy. It is intimate and long-suffering. It is selfless and other-focused in nature.
How You Might Be Inviting Burnout Into Your Ministry
Burnout creeps into our lives because we allow it to creep into our lives.
A Letter to My Porn-Addicted Son
A letter God might write to his son who has fallen into sin.
3 Things Millennials Aren’t Finding in Church
Greg Stier: "Instead of leaving the church in droves, they will be flooding it."
Jesus’s Compassion for Those Who Love Porn
We’re living in a society that is feeding off our sin inclinations, our easily addicted natures, and our naïveté.
The Snapchat and Porn Conversation You Need to Have. Today
Does your teen use Snapchat? The widely popular social media app has launched a new service called "Cosmo After Dark" that promises X-rated content...
The Hidden Danger in Replacing Youth Ministry With Family Ministry
Why it's worth keeping the ministries separate.
Preaching for Youth: Finding Topics for Youth Sermons
Youth sermon topics can be a challenge for any youth leaders and youth pastors. If you are one of them, don’t beat yourself up...
Stop Bowing to The God of Busyness
The God of Scripture isn’t impressed by busyness; he’s moved by love
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Juli Slattery: Embracing a Biblical Narrative of Sexuality
“Not only are my opinions and actions about sexuality based on my beliefs about God but also my sexual experiences impact how I view God.” - Juli Slattery
