Pastor’s Kids: Why You Should Raise PKs in the Ministry
Being a youth worker is a calling and so is being a parent. Raising your pastor's kid in the ministry is good for both them and the ministry.
Lawnmower Parents and Snowflake Spirituality
Lawnmower parents are creating a generation that has no idea what to do when they actually encounter struggle.”
Taking Care of the Introverts in Your Ministry
One-third to one-half of the students in our youth ministries are introverts. And in my ministry experiences, three-quarters of our programs and ideas nurture the extroverted nature.
7 Things Youth Group Parents Must Know
Since God has placed my family here I believe we have a responsibility to be supportive of the student ministry, the student ministry team and the leadership of our youth pastor. My support is proven by my action.
Does Virginity Still Matter?
To simply put it, virginity is an indicator of mature Christian culture. It is like calculus. In order to understand calculus you need to know and understand rudimentary math, algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
5 Tips for Pulling Off a Life-Changing Retreat Weekend
Here are five things I consider vital to pulling off a life-changing retreat.
The Priorities Every Youth Ministry Should Have
Be intentional about these priorities of your ministry.
One Vital Key for Volunteer Youth Ministry Leaders
I often get asked about the most important ways to be successful when you are a volunteer youth ministry leader—here's one vital key.
Should We Allow Student Worship Leaders?
Don’t underestimate the purity and power student worship leaders can bring to worship, because God doesn’t.
How to Have Tough Conversations With Students About Porn
Talking about porn is awkward and difficult, but it is an INCREDIBLY necessary conversation to have and be able to navigate well.
Have We Created a Youth Ministry Monster?
In the creation of doing so many different ministries or missions in our church that aren’t all connected to our purpose and vision, we end up creating a monster. How?
Sex Education Should Start in the Christian Home
"If we want our kids to think biblically about sex and about their own worth, then we have to teach them what the Bible says about it, one conversation at a time."
Students and Sin: Are We Teaching the Wrong Way?
Though well-intentioned, are our approaches to students and sin actually creating the wrong outcomes?
How to Get Even the Tough Students to Open Up and Share
What I am about to share is not rocket science, but they are simple tips that will allow faithful adults from just about any background to sit down with a group of students and engage in deep and meaningful conversation.
Unpacking Youth Workers’ Dirty Little Secret
Why you should buck this distressing trend.
The Danger More Pressing than Sex and Drugs for Generation Z
According to psychologist Jean Twenge, Gen Z has swapped the risky behaviors of previous generations for their own brand.
Straightening the Cookies: How to Be Fully Present With Students
Am I focusing on "straightening the cookies" and missing opportunities to be fully present with students waiting for my attention?
Youth Pastors: Make a Hole on Mondays to Feed Your Soul
Youth pastor, you need to feed your soul—and this hole on Mondays might be the perfect time.
Youth Ministry Ambition: Is There a Student Ministry Corporate Ladder?
Youth ministry ambition: What is the top of the youth ministry world?
Teaching Teens How to Read the Bible (and Actually Understand It)
Know that God longs to speak with you through His Word. Seriously LONGS. Like more than I desire chocolate. Respond to Him, He’s willing, ready and waiting.
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