Articles for Youth Leaders

A scenario I see playing out in a lot of churches around the country is the phasing out of student ministries. There is a notion out there that says youth ministry isn’t relevant to the Church any longer.

Nervous about teaching on teens and sex? Sex is an amazing gift that the enemy has taken and used for evil.

Sure, Justin Bieber is one of the most famous people on the planet. He’s used to being ridiculed, joked about and criticized. That’s the price of fame.

Sleep deprivation is a very real problem that very often leads to other very real problems. It's not something we should lift up or tacitly encourage.

As parents we hate to see our kids live with the burden of trying to gain approval. Or worrying if they are going to be accepted by their looks, their dress, their performance. Or struggling with the pain of wondering if others will love and accept them.

May we be the antidote to the growing pandemic of relational pornography.

The iGeneration isn't logging onto social media to argue about politics, post memes, or catch-up with long lost friends. They're logging on to find themselves – to form, shape, and define their identity.

Valentines’ Day is just around the corner. For some, this is cause for great rejoicing because the day brings lots of love and chocolate. #Valentine'sDay