Raising A Servant-Minded Generation
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 How do […]
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The Role of Worship in Youth Ministry
A common question among Youth Pastors is whether or not worship fits the context of Youth Ministry. So much of Student Ministry is viewed as organized chaos, leaving Youth Pastors […]
The Challenges of Youth Culture
There is no doubt that there’s a divide between Youth Pastor culture and youth culture in our world. Our students are steeped in a literal melting pot of worldviews, trends, […]
Generational Generosity
When it comes to talking about money with your kids, you may be hesitant. Discussing finances can be one of the more difficult conversations; in fact, 69% of parents say […]
Practical Tips For Training Youth Leaders
Recruiting and training youth leaders can be daunting and sometimes difficult to get people involved in. The thought of ministering to middle and high schoolers can be scary to many […]
NTS Camp 2023 was Marked by the Holy Spirit
At NTS Camp this summer, we saw God move in beautiful and powerful ways. The theme, Discover, was based on the story of Esther in the Bible. We learned that […]
Graduating Your Kids
The time has come. The time you knew would come when you put them on the bus for their first day of Kindergarten. You’ve thought about this a few times […]
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 […]
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, […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1211 | 1/2 | The Church Basement is Burning | Is Youth Ministry Dying? The Causes
Several things within the Church are causing a decline in the Youth Ministry department. But, if the Church ignores the things going on under the surface, it could take […]