Strong Prayer Lives
In a world where our students are targeted with things like loneliness, anxiety, and depression, we can find ourselves lost in how to help. Yes, there are great self-help […]
Habits
A Group That Prays Together…
We are all a little too familiar with the long, awkward silence at the end of a small group when we ask, “Any prayer requests?” After the silence, maybe someone […]
Guiding Your Teen Through Identity In Christ Amidst Cultural Pressure
The teenage years are pivotal for identity formation. In a world that bombards teens with messages about who they should be, what they should value, how they should act, even […]
Engaging Youth Through Hands-On Faith Activities and Projects
Youth Ministry is more than just teaching lessons from the Bible; it’s about helping young people experience their faith in ways that are active and engaging. It is about creating […]
Build a Welcoming Youth Ministry
When I think of a welcoming Youth Ministry, the word that comes to mind immediately is inclusivity. How do we build a place everyone wants to be a part of […]
A New Thing
When our daughters were younger, we often made New Year’s Resolutions as a family. Sometimes, we decided together, and sometimes, we picked for ourselves. Either way, at the end of […]
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 […]
Understanding The Importance Of Rest and Sabbath In Your Family’s Life
“Americans pick and choose which commandments they want to keep. Take for instance remembering the Sabbath.” This is what our tour guide in Israel said in a friendly conversation. […]
Leading Leaders: Strategizing For Success
Adult volunteers are by far the most valuable resource you have as a Youth Leader. These incredible individuals sacrifice family time to be a part of weekly services; they labor […]
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 […]