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 […]
Teenagers
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 […]
Talking About Dating And Marriage With Your Kids
Dating conversations may be intimidating to have with your teens. If you’ve ever felt unsure about what to say or how to bring up the conversation, know that there is […]
Games at Youth Group…But Why?
It feels like a question we’ve all asked ourselves at least once (if not every week) as Youth Workers. We’ve done the hard work of preparing for a lesson, making […]
How To Help Your Kids Socially
Have you ever been talking to a teenager and they’re looking at their phone, shifting eyes at other things, or they suddenly walk away? Yeah, me neither. It can […]
The Impact of A Praying Parent
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers. Luke 22:32 I have prayed for you. What power-packed […]