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 […]
Teenagers
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 […]
Navigating Dating Relationships With Your Teens
Almost every parent I talk to has different rules surrounding dating than the next. There are so many theories and methods that you could land on and many of them […]
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 […]
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. […]
What Is God’s Plan For Our Children’s Lives?
I have loved every stage our children have gone through. It might be partly because a wise older mother said that to me when mine were very little. I thought […]
The Role of Worship in Youth Ministry
A common question among Youth Pastors is whether or not worship fits the context of Youth Ministry. So much of Student Ministry is viewed as organized chaos, leaving Youth Pastors […]
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, […]
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 […]