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The Perfect Youth Minister

We may get envious of the youth minister down the street but we must realize that our students want (and need) "us!"

This is the Truth

The truth is distorted or twisted by the enemy. This video is a great example of the attack... and the truth that sets us free.

Free Witnessing Resource: Gospel Journey Steps

"Sharing the gospel with someone else is like taking them on a journey with six stops along the way."

Open Letter to My Former Students

What would you share if you had the chance to speak with teens who graduated from your youth ministry?

Letting Go and Celebrating It

Today we're continuing our conversation about the Orange Conference and the philosophy behind it. Late last night or should I say this morning I...

Co-Leader Considerations

This year I recruited a co-leader to help lead my expanding small group. As we wade deeper into the waters of leading together,...

Relationships: Think Like Pokemon

Silly little video in the series for Happily Ever After. If you missed the first one, check it out here. JG

Psalm 23 for Youth Workers

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet...

American Religious Knowledge: What It Means For Your Youth Ministry

You might have heard by now about the study released a few weeks ago by the Pew Research Center entitled the “US Religious...

Top 20 Books Every Young Influencer/Leader Should Read

Daniel Decker and Jason Young recently surveyed 200 people and asked "What are the Top 5 books every young influencerleader should read?" Here are the...

Twilight Parody

Nothing like a good parody of the Twilight saga to help you make a spiritual point.

Leadership is Lonely – Are You?

The phrase “leadership is lonely” is way more than cliché because it's true.

Cyber-Bullying Leads to Teen Depression

Bullying via social networks or cell phones leads to increased risk of depression, a new study finds.

New Study: Texting in the Classroom

The survey of teens concluded that 43% of teens text their friends and parents during classroom lectures.

How to Protect Against (Spiritual) Identity Theft

Doug Fields shares about one of the critical tasks facing youth workers today.

Free Devotion Book: 7 Minutes with the Holy Spirit, by NavPress

God sent His Holy Spirit to be our source of power and guidance.

Redeeming Masculinity

We're losing our masculinity and its showing. In this video Darrin Patrick shares the need for more godly men.

Marcel – Shell with Shoes On

A Q&A with Marcel, the shell with shoes on.

Fixing Mistakes in Ministry

Four suggestions on how to fix things after you've screwed up.

Revisiting How We Learn

Is what you are teaching your students really going to stick?

‘Lyrics Matter’—Evangelist Shane Pruitt Sounds the Alarm on Taylor Swift’s New...

Pop star Taylor Swift has come under fire following the release of a surprise 31-song double album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department," last Friday (April 19). Some have criticized Swift, who has described herself as a Christian, for her “self-worshipping” lyrics that include biblical imagery. 

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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