Should You Force Your Kids To Go To Church?
Being a parent is one of the toughest yet most rewarding jobs. There are so many questions that arise each day that we may feel at a loss for words […]
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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 […]
Are Youth Events Dead Or Alive For Gen Z?
Have you wondered if youth events are worth the time, resources, and energy? It has been an interesting past few years of isolation and then regrouping again in our churches! […]
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 […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1207 | The Good News About Student Dropout Rates of the Church
Are young people leaving the church in droves? Are we losing the next generation when they graduate from our Youth Ministry because it’s only about having fun and eating […]
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 […]
How To Build An Unshakeable Family Legacy – Part 2
In the last year, I’ve had 2 engagements and 2 weddings for 2 of our daughters. That’s a lot of change and a lot of money! As these great men […]
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 […]
Key Takeaways from the 2018 Trend Report
View each area of the 2018 Trend Report by clicking here. ABOUT THE RESEARCH The report contrasts student beliefs with adult assumptions of student beliefs. This study was conducted with […]
Are Students Willing to Share Their Faith?
ABOUT THE RESEARCH The report contrasts student beliefs with adult assumptions of student beliefs. This study was conducted with a 40-question survey, presented to 2,535 middle school and high school […]