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The New Voices of Youth Ministry

Been thinking the last couple of weeks about the leading voices of youth ministry. A post on Terrace’s blog and the ensuing comments (thanks...

Freedom to Doubt

There is great integrity in a leader who fosters doubt in his congregation Humans possess curious natural instincts. Of all of creation, no creature is...

Follow Me: Why Modeling Is Key In Training Adult Leaders

Guest Post by Danny Bowers As Youth Pastors, we should all have a strong desire to build healthy adult leaders who will partner with...

Free Video Download: Transformed by Beauty

"An overwhelming number of us feel trapped in the lives we've created. But one thing is clear - Jesus came to set you free."

The Impact of Youth Worker Insecurity

Insecurity doesn't just plague our students, it is inescapable for youth workers.

Free Lesson: Thanksgiving

"The proper response to God’s blessings is to praise Him for the favor He has showed us, and the great things He has done in our lives."

Bowlin' (Featuring Chris Tomlin)

This fun video by Tripp and Tyler (featuring Chris Tomlin) recently debuted at Catalyst.

Leading When You Want to Quit

"It’s no fun to lead when you feel like quitting," says Bill Allison.

Love Your Enemies

Use this video as the intro for your children's message on loving your enemies, the Good Samaritan, or the Golden Rule.

What Kids Can Teach Us About Evangelism

"The gospel is not a complicated message," says Greg Stier.

How To Write College Recommendations

It’s that time of year again; here comes the flood of college recommendation requests. Each year I get asked to write several of...

Another Great Awakening About to Start?

I think we may be on the precipice of something special. Could it be? Can it be? Another great awakening? As I travel and talk...

I Know Everything

My kids are at a great point in life. Right now, they are 5, 3, and 1. I love that the...

Book Recommendations for Youth Workers

recently, with the san diego cohort of my youth ministry coaching program, we spent some time sharing book recommendations with each other. ...

I’m a Walking Contradiction

My life in a Bible verse: “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but...

Youth Ministry, Boundaries and Burnout — Part 1: Youth Ministry as a Stepping Stone (Fail)

On Monday I had the awesome opportunity to hang out with about 100 youth pastors in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. We were all attending...

Free eBook: The Art of Mentoring

"Mentoring is a simple concept but difficult to practice."

The Devastating Effects of Student Bullying

Teen suicide is self-inflicted. Sadly, many of the wounds leading up to that “final solution” are also caused by teens.

How to Help Parents. A Resource for Promoting Spiritual Parenting.

This year in our youth ministry, we purposefully dedicated time connecting with parents. We meet during a scheduled youth program in a ...

Remains of Pastor’s Wife and Friend Identified; OK County GOP Chair...

News surfaced this week that Tifany Machel Adams is the GOP chair for Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Adams is one of four suspects charged with kidnapping and murdering pastor's wife Jilian Kelley and Kelley's friend Veronica Butler.

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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