Thought Factory Podcast #302 || A Dream Fulfilled
Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream over 54 years ago, but was that dream merely poetry or was it prophecy? This is a story about two grown men pursuing their […]
Relationships
Thought Factory Podcast #301 || Anthem Protests & Hope for Healing: Students & Race
The recent protests against the National Anthem are more than just about taking a knee, but they are another symptom of the growing division we are experiencing in America in regards […]
The Digital Life with Chris McKenna – Middle School Video 2
Summary Our words matter! They can have a big impact on others close to us. Will we use them to lift others up or tear them down? Chris McKenna, Founder […]
Thought Factory Podcast #209 || Faith & Reason Part 1: Six Foundational Questions to Ask Students
Is there evidence for a Creator? Where does my truth come from? What do I believe about Jesus? Can I doubt the resurrection and still be a Christian? If God is […]
Creating A Healthy Volunteer Staff Culture
Let me start with this: We cannot do it alone. We can not do it without our volunteer staff. They are a huge reason we as student pastors, directors, the […]
Thought Factory Podcast #204 || The Future is Further Than it Appears
It seems more and more that students are growing up too fast in our society. But something else has been trending, these kids aren’t growing up. And no matter who […]
Thought Factory Podcast #202 || They Are Certainly Unsure at School
Based on our research of nearly 3000 students from around the country, students shared what the toughest thing is about being a Christian at school. Students deal with the fear […]
Ideas To Retain Students in Your Ministry
I first started gathering data, to try and get ideas for our own ministry, but then decided that this was good information to share with everyone! I asked a handful […]
How To Build Community In Your Group
I see community being one of the glues that can hold a youth group together. Students doing life together and learning about Jesus. But, how do we have community when […]
10 Ways To Invest In Your Students
[ictt-tweet-inline]The number one way to invest in your students is to show up. [/ictt-tweet-inline] But, that can mean a lot of different things in one student’s life. Here’s a list of […]