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What Is Purity Really All About, According to God?

Brooklyn Lindsey -
A student recently asked a loaded question through eyes of pain. I don’t know what the pain was or what had happened, but she asked in longing: What is purity? She said, "I’m wondering how something not pure can ever be pure again.”
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Know How to Answer This Question: “Why Is Youth Group Important?”

Greg Stier -
Don't let your kids miss out on these 5 vital reason to stay plugged into youth group.
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31 Ministry Roles and Responsibilities for Teens

Paul Turner -
When I leave things undone on purpose, kids have something to do when they arrive. Roles and responsibilities for teens are essential for growing young servants and leaders.
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The Problem With Summer Camp

Dennis Beckner -
Find out more about the problem with summer camp. #summercamp #youthmin #stumin #parentingteens
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12 Ways for Your Church to Stay Connected With High School Graduates and College Students

Chuck Lawless -
Churches too often lose touch with the students they helped raise when they go away to school; here's how to avoid that.
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My Youth Ministry Summer Bucket List for Teens

Kyle Kuckelman -
Summer is here, and that means youth ministers have all the time in the world. (Ha!) Although my summers are crazy busy, I love these month. That's why I created a summer bucket list for teens.
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There’s Help for Overcoming Teenage Porn Addiction

Doug Fields -
Despite the damage that porn addiction causes, church workers are often unwilling and/or afraid to talk openly about it. This is especially true regarding teenage porn addiction.
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Christian Leadership Podcasts Geared Toward Church Workers

Bob Ditmer -
Podcasts and their audiences continue to grow rapidly. Christian leadership podcasts are ideal for helping church workers develop, grow and serve their congregations.
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Gen Z Lost Touch With Faith Communities During Pandemic But Kept the Faith, Says Study

Religion News Service -
Researchers are warning faith communities, religious leaders, teachers and parents there isn’t going to be a simple “back to normal” approach for young people after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tips and Timelines for Making the Transition From Children’s Ministry to Youth Ministry

Curt Knowles -
When preteens are ready to move from kidmin to youth group, it’s helpful to have a plan in place. Begin the transition from children’s ministry to youth ministry about three months out and focus on events and activities that celebrate the kids.
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Youth Discipleship: 5 Essential Reminders for Your Ministry Team

Josh Griffin -
Here’s a few things I’ve challenged our team to keep in mind when discipling.
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Summer Outreach Ideas: 8 Ways to Reach Teenagers

Dare 2 Share Ministries -
Summer's sweet, lazy days are around the corner. But summer is also an ideal time to focus on evangelism. Summer outreach ideas are effective and also loads of fun.
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7 Tips for Youth Small Group Success

Todd Jones -
Leading a youth small group can be tough! Whether you’re a full-time, part-time or volunteer youth worker, you’ve certainly experienced difficulties in a youth small group.
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7 Best Practices From the Best Student Ministries

Jeremy Zach -
I have the privilege of working alongside many student ministries across the country. This allows me to learn from the best youth pastors on the planet. The great thing is, I get access to observe what the most impactful student ministries are doing.
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Teenagers and God: Where Kids Fit

Rick Warren -
In life's grand equation, teenagers and God are connected in profound ways. That's because the most fundamental question young people in your community will ever wrestle with is “Why am I here?”
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What Is Youth Ministry?: A Clear Biblical Community Definition

Andy Blanks -
Scripture attests over and over again that the Christian life isn't meant to be lived or cultivated in solitude. In fact, “incubator for discipleship” is the biblical community definition.
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Teaching Faith With Twinkies

Amber Hudson -
Twinkies are a fun treat, but I’ll bet you didn’t realize their relevance to teaching faith! Stick with me for a minute… Twinkies are amazing! Can you imagine your life before you had your first Twinkie?
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Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Youth Leader Training That Meets Real Needs

Chris Folmsbee -
Recently, I've noticed a shift in how many people think about youth leader training. Many youth workers are recognizing the immediate need for training that is contextualized.
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5 Steps to a Youth Lock-in That’s Perfect for a Small Group

Laurie Graham -
A youth lock-in has the reputation of being a waste of time, money and energy. But here's a purposeful event that works in a small church, builds relationships and doesn’t leave everyone hangry and crabby!
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14 Ideas for High-Impact Youth Missionary Trips

Stephanie Martin -
For many Christian teens, a highlight of their time in youth ministry is venturing out on youth missionary trips with their friends. No matter your group’s size, budget or ability levels, options are available for youth missionary trips that meet your specific needs.
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