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Lawnmower Parents and Their Impact on Snowflake Spirituality

James Emery White - December 28, 2022

Have you heard of lawnmower parents? They “mow down all of a child’s challenges, discomforts and struggles.” And they're taking a toll on young people's faith.

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How to Revive a Dying Youth Ministry: 5 Biblical Pointers

Greg Stier - December 22, 2022

At some point, most youth leaders wonder how to revive a dying youth ministry. Or, if their group isn't dying, it might need a huge dose of revival. Use these 5 Bible-based pointers for renewal!

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Is Smoking Weed a Sin? How to Address This Issue Biblically

Michael Guyer - December 19, 2022

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.

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Youth Ministry Hacks: 10 Simple Ways to Grow Your Group

Greg Stier - December 16, 2022

Youth ministry hacks are helpful for a variety of tasks. But they're also useful for spurring growth, both numerical and spiritual. Healthy things grow.

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Student Ministry Often Falls Short: Discover Some Reasons and Fixes

Brandon Hilgemann - December 13, 2022

Find out what you can do now to fix student ministry at your church.

Youth Leaders

One Billion Lost Sheep

Greg Stier - December 13, 2022

There are one billion sheep in the world, and each one matters to a shepherd somewhere. There are one billion teenagers in the world, and each matters to the Shepherd of our souls. And they should matter to us too.

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Quick Christmas Games: 4 Seasonal Activities for Youth Groups

Andy Blanks - December 12, 2022

Do you need easy, quick Christmas games to play with teens? If your “season to be jolly” has turned into “Oh golly!” then keep reading.

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How to Help our Teens Deal With LGBTQ Issues

Greg Stier - December 11, 2022

Teens today have to deal with their own confusing identity issues, as well as those of their peers.

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Volunteer Meetings: Tips to Make Them Worthwhile and Productive

Phil Bell - December 8, 2022

Discover answers to two common youth ministry questions: "How often do you have volunteer meetings?" and "What do you do in volunteer meetings to make them worthwhile?"

Culture & Trends

Do You Know the Three “L’s” of Technology for Kids?

Andrew Linder - December 8, 2022

It’s time for us to get honest about the fact that technology is going to be a part of our children’s lives for the rest of their lives.

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Christmas Games: Two Freebies for a Holly-Jolly Youth Event

Michael Bayne - December 5, 2022

How about some free Christmas games? It's the season for giving, after all. Use and adapt these youth group games with your teens this holiday season!

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Christmas Youth Group Games: 20 Festive Activities for Teens

Joel from YouthGroupGames - December 1, 2022

These Christmas youth group games will bring holiday cheer to any event. The birthday of Jesus is something to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than by playing fun games with teens!

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Change Your Routine: 25 Ways to Feel Refreshed in Ministry

ChildrensMinistry.com - November 29, 2022

Do you need a change in routine? Has ministry left you exhausted or burned out? Then take a few minutes to read these 25 ideas for feeling refreshed.

Outreach Leaders

6 Surprising Ways Evangelism Helps Teenagers Mature

Greg Stier - November 27, 2022

Nothing gives you a front-row seat to true impact like being a parent of teenagers who are actively sharing their faith. As a dad, I’ve noticed six surprising ways evangelism helps teenagers mature.

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I Can’t Stop Sinning, So What’s the Point of Stopping?

Jeremy Zach - November 26, 2022

Many young people struggle with the idea of sin. Junior and senior high students tend to think, "If I can't stop sinning, then what's the point of stopping?"

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Youth Christmas Party Ideas: 18 Festive Holiday Celebrations

Youth Ministrycom - November 22, 2022

Finding new youth Christmas party ideas can be challenging. That’s why we’ve assembled 18 fantastic, memorable suggestions for youth group Christmas parties.

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When Sports Come Before Church: Tackling a Tough Topic

Jonathan McKee - November 21, 2022

How do you react when sports come before church for teens and parents? Read on for one insider's thoughts on this challenging subject.

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DIY Gift Ideas: 12 Ways to Thank Volunteers at Christmas

ChildrensMinistry.com - November 18, 2022

Are you looking for creative DIY gift ideas for volunteers? Do you want to thank your tireless youth ministry helpers? Then here's a holiday treat!

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Commanding Respect (Not Demanding It) as a Leader

Rachel Blom - November 16, 2022

Commanding respect is a worthy goal for church leaders. But you can’t demand respect. Instead, followers must freely give it to you.

Pastors

Mismatched Message & Method: Are Today’s Global Teens Issuing Church Leaders a Challenge?

Joe Jensen - November 16, 2022

Church leaders today are at a crossroads. Gen Z is calling them out on what they are seeing when it comes to the discrepancy of what the Bible says and how Christians are living.

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