Addressing The Loneliness Epidemic
One in three Americans feel lonely every week*. Are you one of them? In a world where we can be connected with almost anybody at any time, how can we […]
Culture
Biblical Justice and Mercy
“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). This verse shares God’s heart to […]
How To Practice Gratitude With Your Children This Thanksgiving
As we near the holiday season, the shopping lists are growing, the calendars are being filled, and families are starting to hit the road! Whatever this season may look like […]
Challenge Free Youth Ministry
Have you ever met a Youth Pastor who never had difficulty or challenges in ministry? If the answer is yes, that person needs to write a book edited by a […]
Guiding Your Kids Through Cultural Trends
As parents, navigating cultural issues with our kids can feel overwhelming! Middle and high schoolers are constantly exposed to new ideas and challenges from social media trends to societal shifts. […]
Are Your Events and Retreats Reaching Their Full Potential?
I am a huge fan of getting students outside the walls of the church. Whether it’s for fun, teaching, evangelism, community service, team building, or whatever, engaging students in a […]
Intentional Culture
Your Youth Ministry has a culture. You either created it, or you allowed it to happen. What do you want your culture to be? Have you prayed and pondered […]
Understanding and Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Your Students
Psalm 34:18 tells us that “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” We know that the Lord cares for all of us deeply […]
Three Levels Of Friendship Your Student Needs
Raising students today is challenging but rewarding! Having raised three of our own, we’ve learned that there are three key levels of friendships that students need in their lives. […]
Youth Ministry And The Church
Isn’t it great looking at all the examples of youth groups in the Bible…oh wait…there aren’t any! Even as the early Church began in Acts chapter 2, there is no […]