The Campfire Effect
I had never really felt all that close to my Youth Pastor, Brandon. I was a senior, and he had just taken over the high school ministry at the end […]
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Helping Students Discern Truth
We live in a world where truth often feels blurry. Headlines shift, opinions get louder than facts, and “your truth” and “my truth” sometimes seem to matter more than the […]
Equipping Teens To Stand Firm
Parenting teens in today’s world can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. God has entrusted you with a sacred task, and He equips those He calls. You don’t have […]
Empathy and Compassion—Teaching Teens to Walk in Others’ Shoes
When was the last time you really tried to understand how someone else was feeling, not just from your point of view, but from theirs? In a world filled with […]
Raising A Servant-Hearted Teen
Everything in our culture points to “me!” I can buy what I want, when I want, look how I want, or appear how I want on social media… When culture […]
A Parent’s Role in Discipleship
The role of “parent” is a huge privilege and a huge responsibility. We are tasked with raising contributing members of society who will be able to manage life and a […]
Navigating Spiritual Gifts With Students
According to Ephesians 4:12, God gave the gifts of ministry “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” So, as Youth Workers, […]
Family Worship and Prayer
When I think of what a home looks like, among many other things, I think of the homes I’ve stepped into that are centered around Christ. Family members sitting on […]
Parenting and Social Media?!
There couldn’t be more differing opinions on the use of social media. Is it good? Bad? Unhealthy? A waste of time? Essential? Navigating the challenges when it comes to disciplining […]
What Are You Teaching?
Is apologetics a part of your teaching? Why is it important to teach our students to defend their faith? 1 Peter 3:15 says, “But in your hearts revere Christ […]