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 […]
Investment
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 […]
How To Effectively Partner With Parents In Youth Ministry
Parents are the number one faith influencers in a student’s life! They spend an average of 2,500 plus hours with them per year! That’s a lot of hours! When we, as […]
Students Pursuing Excellence
When it comes to helping your children succeed in school and life, give them opportunities to own their excellence! What are they passionate about, what areas do they want to […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Connect with Students, Parents, or Both??
As you minister to students, how do you also reach their parents? Is it possible to do both well? How can you build good relationships with so many people if […]