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Christian Teens and Social Media: Positive Stats You Should Know

Articles for Youth Leaders Daniel Whyte IV - July 10, 2019

There are actually some positive statistics you should know about Christian teens and social media. A New Voice Raises Concerns About Teens and Social Media Last...

Taking Care of the Introverts in Your Ministry

Articles for Youth Leaders Brooklyn Lindsey - July 2, 2019

One-third to one-half of the students in our youth ministries are introverts. And in my ministry experiences, three-quarters of our programs and ideas nurture the extroverted nature.

Lawnmower Parents and Snowflake Spirituality

Articles for Youth Leaders James Emery White - June 30, 2019

I’ve noticed that, whether as a result of lawnmower parents or not, there’s a growing trend among younger Christ followers in regard to handling adversity. In short, many are spiritual snowflakes.

Does Virginity Still Matter to Churched Teenagers?

Articles for Youth Leaders Benjamin Kerns - June 28, 2019

To simply put it, virginity is an indicator of mature Christian culture. It is like calculus. In order to understand calculus you need to know and understand rudimentary math, algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

5 Myths about Expository Teaching in Youth Groups

Articles for Youth Leaders Tim Gough - June 26, 2019

Is expository teaching or topical teaching best for your youth group?

10 Things Parents Want From Youth Ministry

Articles for Youth Leaders Michael Bayne - June 23, 2019

There are some basic things that parents expect from you and your ministry.

3 Tips for Teaching the Bible to Middle School Students

Articles for Youth Leaders Andy Blanks - June 19, 2019

There are a few key things you should focus on in your Bible study with teens.

5 Ways to Reach Apathetic Teenagers

Articles for Youth Leaders Greg Stier - June 16, 2019

How do we motivate teenagers who are apathetic about their faith? For the last 24 years, I've been training teenagers to live and share the Gospel. The biggest challenge I've faced by far is spiritual apathy.

How to Find Summer Balance in Your Youth Ministry

Articles for Youth Leaders Andy Lawrenson - June 12, 2019

Having served in student ministry for over 25 years I have learned something about summer balance and time.

10 Things Youth Ministry Needs Less Of

Articles for Youth Leaders Matt Cleaver - June 11, 2019

I've been rethinking youth ministry. When I think about what the future holds for ministering to youth, there are 10 things I would like to see less.

Is It Okay if I Don’t ‘Feel’ God?

Articles for Youth Leaders Ethan Renoe - June 9, 2019

Do you not "feel God"? Do you ever fear that something is wrong with you, that you're not really a Christian because you're not having the amazing experiences everyone else seems to have?

The Secret Sin at Youth Gatherings

Articles for Youth Leaders Aaron Helman - June 6, 2019

Gluttony is an actual sin, according to the Bible. I think it is a "secret sin" in that we often tacitly encourage it during youth group.

Youth Group No Longer Fills a Social Need—Now What?

Articles for Youth Leaders Andy Lawrenson - June 5, 2019

I went to youth group growing up mainly to fill a social need in my life, but social media fills much of that void for students today. Now what?

6 Steps to Writing Youth Bible Studies

Articles for Youth Leaders Paul Sheneman - June 3, 2019

How to create a basic youth Bible studies for your students.

Conquer the Youth Lock-In, Before It Conquers You

Articles for Youth Leaders Brooklyn Lindsey - May 30, 2019

The term youth ministry is synonymous with youth lock-in.

Digital Natives and Why It’s Impossible to Do Ministry Where Your Students Live

Articles for Youth Leaders Benjamin Kerns - May 28, 2019

Are you prepared to be a true cross-cultural missionary in the unexplored context of digital natives?

Sex Is Not Sexy

Articles for Youth Leaders Ethan Renoe - May 27, 2019

The purpose of sex is not to be the object of a marriage. No, real sex is not sexy. It has a different ultimate goal, one which involves selflessness and long-suffering.

10 Ways to Identify and Develop Missionaries From Your Student Ministry

Articles for Youth Leaders Erik Odegard - May 26, 2019

Just as we would prepare a young man to be a pastor by giving him opportunities to lead a Bible study, we can prepare students to become missionaries by giving them opportunities to be involved in missions now.

Why Confrontational Evangelism Must Stop Now

Articles for Youth Leaders Greg Stier - May 23, 2019

Confrontational evangelism: "the kind of evangelism that communicates the Gospel in an abrasive, in-your-face way."

Protecting Our Kids From Digital Heroin

Articles for Youth Leaders David Murray - May 22, 2019

Get this: Silicon Valley tech executives and engineers enroll their kids in no-tech schools. So what is it they know that we don't, and how can we protect our kids from "digital heroin"?

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