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Learning From the “Godfather” of Youth Ministry

Some encouragement from the thoughts of Mike Yaconelli.

The 3 Things That Guarantee a Connection With Your Audience

What you need to do to make sure your message gets across.

Video Games & Teens: Understanding Digital Natives, Pt. 2

In the second part of this series, learn how to understand our students and their entertainment choices.

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.”

3 Benefits to Building Leaders

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

Tech & Teens: A Parent’s Guide

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

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.

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.

Good Books for Students—and Student Ministers

Some book recommendations to kick off the new year.

Gross Games in Youth Ministry Are a Great Threat

What are gross games in youth ministry banned from this youth leader’s program? Learn the reasoning behind his no-gross policy.
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Charlie Kirk Praises ‘South Park’ for Parody of His Campus Debates,...

The new season of "South Park" continues to skewer politics and Christianity. In its latest episode, the show put Kristi Noem, J.D. Vance, and Charlie Kirk in its crosshairs.
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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