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Social Media & Teens: Understanding Digital Natives, Pt. 1

Our students are digital natives. Here's how to begin to understand them.

3 Reasons to Go on Mission This Summer

Why students should consider a mission term this summer.

College Doesn’t Change Your Heart, It Reveals It

“What our students need is the one thing Jesus said was necessary: a heart that’s found its rest in him.”

5 Problems With Youth Ministry in America

These issues are causing serious problems.

10 Signs You’re About to Get Fired as the Youth Pastor

'What are some other signs you're about to get fired as the youth pastor?"

3 Benefits to Building Leaders

It's often better to build up leaders internally instead of looking externally. Here's why.

10 Reasons I Still Believe in Youth Ministry

In spite of the haters, here's why I think youth ministry still matters.

Tech & Teens: A Parent’s Guide

What parents need to know about tech use among young people.

You Might Be A Youth Pastor If…

You take every opportunity to applaud your hot spouse’s amazing organizational skills

Lessons Learned From Martin Luther King Jr.

What a powerful leader can teach student ministers about their worthy dreams.

How to Use Storyboards for Your Creative Projects

How you can visualize your teaching schedule.

The Dangers of Constant Connectivity

What are the drawbacks to our teens' constant connection?

Tolerance 101: The Basics for Engaging Culture

Some tips for helping your students navigate the current cultural climate.

What Henri Nouwen Can Teach Youth Pastors

How this powerful writer can help you better love and understand your students.

Navigating Church Politics As a Youth Leader: 5 Crucial Tips

Navigating church politics as a youth leader can get complicated. Learn 5 tips for handling church politics the right way.

10 Ways to Improve Your Talks

Some tips to help your speaking ability.

3 Ways to Teach in a Post-Truth World

How to help students in a society driven by a loose relationship with truth.

Tips for Helping Students With Racial Tension

How to teach your students about current racial problems—and how to listen.
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‘Wow, Look at God!’—Police Return Thousands of Dollars of Stolen Items...

Days after someone stole about $36,000 worth of property from Forest Grove Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas, police located and returned some of the items and arrested a suspect.
Lysa TerKeurst

Lysa TerKeurst: How To Respond When Your Trust Is Broken

Lysa TerKeurst joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss how to navigate trust issues in relationships, particularly in the context of church leadership. She also addresses the topic of church hurt and how ministry leaders can lead with sensitivity while still maintaining healthy boundaries.

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