Games at Youth Group…But Why?
It feels like a question we’ve all asked ourselves at least once (if not every week) as Youth Workers. We’ve done the hard work of preparing for a lesson, making […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Helping Your Kids Live Physically, Healthy Lives Starts With This…
I’ll never forget it. It was 1999. A friend of mine said to me, “Personal health is the next big thing.” He started a business that has gone on to […]
How To Avoid Programming Plug-Ins
One spring day, I stopped at a garage sale. The only thing I was remotely interested in was a battery charger and its battery for a power drill. “I could […]
Jumping Back In
Youth Ministry has always been a passion of mine. From the countless hours I spent as a middle and high school student to the time spent getting my Bachelor’s in […]
Thought Factory Podcast #708 || Sabbath | Direct Link to Stress & Anxiety
In a society that is so focused on accomplishing tasks, being productive, and is involved with several activities, it can be difficult to cease all these things to rest and […]
What Things Compete for Students’ Time?
ABOUT THE RESEARCH This report contrasts student beliefs with adult assumptions of student beliefs. This study was conducted with a 40-question survey, presented to 2,953 students and 535 adults, the […]
NTS Camp and Protect Young Eyes Team Up!
This blog post is written specifically for parents of kids who will be attending NTS Camp in summer 2018. If you want to learn more about the impact the digital […]