Help Your Student Share Their Faith
In Matthew 28, we’re given The Great Commission. Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in […]
Author: Susan Kelley
Helping Students Understand Social Justice from Scripture
“Justice is what love looks like when it is lived out in public.” — Cornel West Social justice is essential today and should be lived out by teens. Scripture […]
Modeling Christlike Character in Everyday Life
The beauty of Jesus’ example of discipleship is how he invited his disciples into his life. They walked together, traveled together, asked questions, ate meals, saw miracles, prayed in secluded […]
Intentional Games
Walk into any Youth Ministry across the country, and I can almost guarantee that games will be a part of the service. They happen in various forms throughout the night. […]
Teaching Gratitude In An Entitled World
In a world that often says, “You deserve more,” it can be hard to teach students to say, “Thank you.” Commercials tell your students they need the latest phone or […]
Teaching Our Kids Financial Wisdom and Responsibility
I remember putting dollar bills in the offering plate as it was passed down my row of seats. Every Sunday morning, I’d be sitting with my family as we attended […]
Helping Teens Build Healthy Friendships That Reflect Christ’s Love
Batman and Robin. Rachel and Monica. Woody and Buzz. David and Jonathan – the list of iconic friendships goes on and on. We love to read, watch, and hear stories […]
The Biblical Response To Bullies
Hurting people hurt people. If your student has been bullied or hurt by someone, this can be a helpful perspective. In raising three daughters, I learned quickly that […]
The Campfire Effect
I had never really felt all that close to my Youth Pastor, Brandon. I was a senior, and he had just taken over the high school ministry at the end […]
Helping Students Discern Truth
We live in a world where truth often feels blurry. Headlines shift, opinions get louder than facts, and “your truth” and “my truth” sometimes seem to matter more than the […]