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Learning to Be Still .. .in Chaos

Beautiful still in the midst of chaos. It's possible.  But it's not something I learned over night. Let's say I learned it over multiple nights....   It was...

10 Reasons Why Youth Ministry is So Worth It!

This one’s for all the full-time, part-time and volunteer youth leaders out there relentlessly grinding it out to see teenagers transformed for Christ. Sure,...

Searching for Sex Answers

Google has become the number one place young people go for answers to their questions about sex. Why? Two glaring reasons. 1. It’s embarrassing. Who wants to...

A Simple Strategy to Rescue the Next Generation (in Light of the Recent School Shootings)

In light of the recent school shooting in New Mexico, last month’s school shooting in Colorado and the long string of school shootings which...

Happy Birthday … Here’s Some Plastic Surgery

In a world where our young girls seem to struggle with self-image more than ever before, what is the greatest thing we can do to boost...

Wait for It, Wait for It

“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 I have a hard time waiting. I waited in...

Marijuana, Teenagers and Youth Ministry

On January 1st my home state of Colorado will allow recreational marijuana sales and usage by anyone 21 years of age or older. Although...

5 Hints for Using Humor When Speaking to Teens

Humor is a great tool to use when communicating God’s Word to teenagers (or anyone for that matter.) It breaks down barriers, captures attention...

Dad, Can I Download Katy Perry’s New Album?

Katy Perry’s new album Prism has been out for just a couple weeks, and it already landed a number one spot on the Billboard charts. But...

How to Start a Revival in Your Youth Group

The Holy Spirit is the only one who can refresh, renew and revive His church. But he stands with matches ready to set your...

How to Deal With a Sr. Pastor Who's Not On Board With a Gospel-Advancing Vision for Youth Ministry

Over the last 25 years or so of ministry I’ve had the privilege of being a youth leader, church planter and preaching pastor. So...

Young People and Binge TV

“34% of Millennials watch mostly online video/no broadcast TV.” That’s what the headline says, and I’m inclined to believe it. Think about it. College kids,...

Are You Just a Sunday Morning Worshiper?

“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.” Psalm 96:3 What do you think of when you hear the word “worship”?...

The Many Faces of Youth Ministry Volunteers

She doesn’t look like brown hair and green eyes. He could have blonde or black or blue hair. Her eyes could be hazel, blue, yellow,...

10 Things I Do to Stay Spiritually Strong, Somewhat Sane, Happily Married and Kind of Fit While on the Road

Right now I’m right in the middle of a 16 city Dare 2 Share youth leader training tour. But I’m taking a short break to...

Will the Rich Young Ruler Be in Heaven?

“As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Him and knelt before Him, and asked Him, ‘Good Teacher, what...

When Nakedness Walks In: Thoughts on Modesty

I'm exhaling as I start to type because I can't push too far into this right now, but wanted to visit it for a...

Pole Vault God's Kingdom and Your Youth Ministry

"Pole vaulting is a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole (which today is usually made either of...

Boring Your Youth to Death

“Long boring sermons just don’t work.” It was the one common denominator on almost everyone’s paper. I just spent two weeks speaking to young people...

7 Reasons Youth Leaders Should Give the Gospel in Every Meeting

Everywhere I go I challenge youth leaders to “take the pledge” to give the gospel every week. It may sound a little like overkill...

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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