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A Letter to an Indecisive Student

"You are probably all too aware of this every time someone asks: 'What are your plans after graduation?'"

Is Your Youth Ministry a Dry Wasteland?

God is doing something new, and He has already begun. He is making a path.

An Incarnational Youth Ministry

"With the help of the Holy Spirit, we are called to mirror this incarnational relationship with our students."

The Awe of Christmas

It is the most wonderful time of the year, not because of us, but because of him.

How to Serve Parents in Youth Ministry

Helping parents of your students could be one of the most important tasks you perform.

3 Ways You Can Gift Your Volunteers This Christmas

Here are three ideas for gifting your volunteers this Christmas.

10 Books Every Christian Teenager Should Read

Book suggestions for the teen in your life this Christmas.

Your Youth Ministry Christmas Wish List

Some ideas of what to ask for this year.

Escape the Flawed History of Youth Ministry

Why some of the bad markers of past youth ministries don't have to mark its future.

How to Fight Busyness During the Holidays

It's easy to get caught up in the tasks of the season. Here are some ways to avoid being overwhelmed.

Keeping Your Family Focused on Christ During the Christmas Rush

So it’s Christmas! It’s a time for joy & celebration, family & faith... ...and three white elephant parties, two cookie exchanges, six performances of the...

Dear Teenager: Life Is Hard, and God Is With You

I hope this isn’t too blunt or really, perhaps, too obvious: Life hurts.

NFL Player to Hometown Churches: What Are the Needs of the Youth?

Josh Norman requested "every church send me back a letter stating the concerns of the church and the needs of the youth" in his hometown.

One Great Way to Observe Advent

Why we must leave space for God this Advent season.

4 Ways to Fight Anxiety

How to stop worry from controlling your life and your ministry.

Could a Social Media Fast Prevent Teen Suicide?

Can youth pastors lessen teen suicide by encouraging the young people in their groups to fast from social media?

Reflections on Thanksgiving

What you can always be thankful for.
Nancy Mitchell Bertine

Former Pastor’s Wife Accused of Using More Than $180,000 of Church...

A former pastor’s wife in Florida has been accused of using more than $180,000 of church funds for personal expenses. Nancy Mitchell Bertine, 74, has been charged with scheming to defraud to obtain property valuing over $50,000 and grand theft of over $100,000.
Joby Martin

Joby Martin: What Happens When Pastors Finally Understand Grace

Joby Martin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what happens when a church leader has truly been run over by the “grace train" and understands the profound love and grace of God.

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