Editor’s Note: This article is the first of a two-part series on confronting sexual sin. This blog is written for youth leaders who care about the young adults in their church. It is written for parents who want to understand their teenager’s struggles and learn how to help them. Finally, it is also written for …
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It goes without saying that, as a youth leader, you care for the students in your ministry a great deal. We want to see each one of our students come to know Jesus personally and be growing in their faith. In ministry, we can become so focused on teaching, discipling, and nurturing (all great priorities) …
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Most of us who are beyond our high school days can remember what it feels like. It’s the first day at your new high school. It’s a new building, new teachers, new routines, and new social circles that always seem to add anxiety to an already stressful situation. On some level, it can be the …
Three “I’s” To Prepare Children for Teen Ministry Read More »
In a world that feasts on sound bites and snippets, meaningful conversation is challenging at best and non-existent in many homes and schools. Students live their lives virtually. Sadly, this has left them lacking in the ability to develop solid communication skills that can protect them in the present and prepare them for the future. …
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Why do most teens not like hymns? Should we sing songs from a controversial band? What’s the point of repeating the bridge eight times in a row? How do we get our students to actually sing? If you’ve spent any time in settings where teens, music, and church collide, these might be some questions you’ve …
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In a recent Pew study, 70 percent of American teens said faith is very or somewhat important in their lives. Interestingly enough, in a Lifeway Research poll, when asked about their participation level within their faith community, only 44 percent attend their church once monthly, and just 37 percent of those who do attend church …
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“I don’t want to waste time in college.” “That doesn’t fit into my career path.” “I don’t want to spend any extra money.” These are all typical rebuttals I receive from parents and students when I discuss spending freshman year of college studying the Bible at Word of Life Bible Institute. I explain to them …
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One billion. That’s how many teens are on the planet right now. This number is a wake-up call that many youth leaders need to hear, because it means that we have work to do! Just about three percent of the world’s teen population live here in the United States; while that percentage sounds remotely manageable, …
I grew up in Southern California attending church. After high school, I planned to slowly “fade away” and jump instead into the freedom of college life. I was disillusioned with the church, and I had many unanswered questions about God and the Bible that I assumed had no satisfying answers. I was very close to …
Defending the Faith: Why Apologetics Is Crucial for Every Youth Ministry Read More »
Winter can often be a draining, depressing, and seasonally dark time. Heap on top of that the stresses that can come from leading a youth ministry, and you are likely to be overwhelmed. Our students are not impervious to the same effects this season has on us. For them, the post-Christmas winter season can be …
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The holidays can be a busy time. Families are inundated with parties, get-togethers, retail fever, and thousands of hours of holiday programming at their fingertips. While many of these things are harmless in themselves, the true meaning of Christmas can easily be lost in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. As a youth leader, …
Three Ways to Remind Your Students of the Reason for the Season Read More »
Celebrating anyone’s birthday should be fun, but celebrating Jesus’ birthday should be extraordinary. Planning and executing the best possible Christmas party for your youth group adds a festive flavor to your ministry and sets the tone for the holiday season. Here are some helpful tips that will help you create a meaningful, memorable, and entertaining …
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