Five Practical Tips For Getting Outside As A Family
Like many new moms, I felt the strain and the exhaustion of motherhood in the early years; Getting enough sleep, eating right, and exercise often seemed like impossible addendums to […]
Author: Susan Kelley
Saying Yes To Family Time Outside
Aimee and her husband, Justin, along with their 3 amazing kids have just completed a year long experiment of sorts to spend 365 days and 1,000 hours outdoors in 2022. […]
Student Leadership In Your Ministry
When I was in high school, I found my calling to ministry because of people who believed in me. I had leaders who encouraged me, taught me hard lessons about leadership, […]
The #1 Factor To Be An Effective Parent In My Opinion Is…
I’m fascinated by energy. Think about it: the world revolves around it. Nothing happens without some sort of energy involved. I’ve found ENERGY to be the #1 factor in […]
Why Is Musical Worship So Important?
When I heard high schoolers singing, “I’m free! I’m free! Jesus has delivered me!” I believed them. Last summer, Enlightened Students went on the road to host worship events […]
Preparing Our Students To Defend Their Faith
How do we, as Christians, become prepared to defend our faith? The deeper we dive into our relationships with Christ, the more we learn about Him, His life, and the […]
What Are You Teaching?
Is apologetics a part of your teaching? Why is it important to teach our students to defend their faith? 1 Peter 3:15 says, “But in your hearts revere Christ […]
Mental Health Matters
Depression, anxiety, and suicide among students are at an all-time high. What can we do to help the mental health of our children? There are absolutely times when we […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1212 | 2/2 | The Church Basement is Burning | Is Youth Ministry Dying? The Solutions
In the previous episode, we discussed the causes of the decline in Youth Ministry. In this episode, we discuss the five solutions to those causes with our returning guest, […]
Building The Culture You AND Your Students Want
Building culture in your youth ministry starts with identifying your goals and who your students are! Knowing your goals is a great place to start. What dreams do you have for […]