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Is It Necessary to Split Middle and High Schoolers?

How, when and why do you split middle school and high school?

A Case for Persuasion in Evangelism

Why it's OK to hope for persuasion when sharing the Gospel.

5 Practices of Healthy Leaders

If you want to be a better leader, cultivate these habits.

How to Respond to the Loneliness Epidemic in Today’s Youth

Exploring ways that leaders can help teens confront systematic abandonment.

5 Huge Youth Ministry Myths

You've probably heard these things about student ministry. But guess what? They're not true.

How to Minister to the Fatherless

Chances are, some of your youth have lost a parent. Here are some things to keep in mind.

How to Talk to Teenagers—Even When You’re Sick

Sometimes real life problems—like sickness or fear—interrupt our speaking plans. Here's what to do.

5 Ways to Frustrate People You Lead

Want to drive your staff and volunteers crazy? Do these things.

How to Balance the Demands of Ministry and Family

"The idea of 'personal time' is something that represents a struggle for all of us," says Chris Wesley.

How to Address Sexuality With Teenagers

Don't be afraid to talk to students about the real brokenness in their lives.

7 Questions to Ask When Your Youth Ministry Isn’t Growing

Face it—none of us go into youth ministry because we want things to stay the same.

10 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self

What one leader has learned over the years in ministry.

#1 Thing You Can Do Right Now to Be a Better Youth Pastor

It’s time we ask for help instead of leaning back, filled with pride, thinking of “those children/student ministry people’s issues.”

Making Games Work—Without Leaving the Gospel Behind

Fun games don't have to be shallow time-killers. Here are some ways to be intentional about your game time.

How to Develop Student Leaders

One of the elements of a healthy and effective youth ministry is the presence of teenage leaders.

3 Tips for Parents to Keep Connected to Kids

Stay up on teens' lives without being creepy about it.
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Former OnlyFans Star Nala Ray joined former adult film star Brittni De La Mora on the podcast, “Uncensored W/ Brittni De La Mora,” to talk about how Jesus redeemed Ray from the darkness of sex work and set her free. 
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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