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 […]
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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 […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1210 | Church Hurt
Sadly, the Church has hurt more people than anyone would like to admit. But, that is because it is made up of people. Many people have experienced some form […]
Though Factory Podcast #1209 | A Deeper Conversation with Your Students about Sexuality
There are many layers to the topic of sexuality. It ranges from what we view and keeping our thoughts pure to heterosexual attraction and desire to same-sex attraction and identity, […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1204 | Students Speak Out About SEXUALITY
What do students know about sex? Probably more than we care to believe or admit. The topic of sexuality is no longer just an adult topic but is […]