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The Seven Sins of Communicating With Teenagers
Chances are about 1/3 of your weekly youth group gathering is dedicated to some sort of lesson, Bible study, or sermon. And whether you use published curriculum or create your own lessons, you have...
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Training Your Leaders Well
Out of all of the rich theological debates going on in the American church, one rises to the top as a source of much disagreement and chagrin. “How often do you meet with your volunteers?” Right now...
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Discussion Starter: Lochte Charged With Fabricating Story
In the News Gainesville, Fla.—The reputation of U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte took a dive after he “overexaggerated” a robbery story in Rio. Now Brazilian officials have charged the 12-time medalist...
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Sneak Peek! Pierced: The New Testament
Novel-like New Testament Created for Teenagers Group Publishing will release Pierced: The New Testament, a fresh approach to Scripture-reading for teenagers and young adults, on September 1, 2016....
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Being Relational With Students in an Over-connected World
“Isolated in a world full of connection.” This is how a student described herself to me last week in our small group. She was sharing how she feels like all of the ways we “show ourselves” to the world...
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Discussion Starter: Quarterback Takes Heat for Taking Seat
In the News Santa Clara, Calif.—To protest racial inequality and oppression, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is refusing to stand for the pre-game national anthem. Kaepernick, who’s...
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FREEBIE: Romans from “Pierced: The New Testament”
Just Released! Pierced: The New Testament A New Testament Reading Experience by Students, for Students The Bible is way more than a book—for so many, for so long, it’s been the doorway into a new life...
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The Seven Staples of Communicating With Teenagers
Last week I mentioned that about 1/3 of your weekly youth group gathering is likely dedicated to some sort of lesson, Bible study or sermon. And, for me anyway, these 20-30 minutes have proven over the...
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The Real Reason MTV is NBD
Original posted on TheSource4YM.com. Three decades ago Madonna appeared on MTV in a wedding dress, writhing on the floor, seductively singing Like a Virgin at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)....
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The Bible: To Read or Not To Read?
Did you hear? Teenagers are reading books more than other generations. So… why aren’t they reading the Bible? For that matter, should they be? (Maybe that’s a question we haven’t asked in a while.)...
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Helping Parents Get Back to School
Recently I read a hysterical article comparing back-to-school from the 80’s to back-to-school circa 2016. It joked about the simplicity of an era that involved lunches with processed bologna, metal...
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Leave a Legacy
For better or for worse, we are all currently building a legacy. When we move on to whatever comes next in our life journey, the next generation of leaders will inherit the foundations that have been...
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Discussion Starter: 9/11 Kids Determined to Honor Parents
In the News New York—On the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, young people who lost a parent that day are displaying optimism and resilience. More than 3,000 children under the age of 18...
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Why Noah’s Ark Colorado Rafting & Adventure Park Rocks for Youth Groups
Why Noah’s Ark Colorado Rafting & Adventure Park Rocks for Youth Groups “And on the third day, God created the water and separated it from the land, and we get to enjoy it today.” Rafting guide and...
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Discussion Starter: Chinese Parents Camp Out on Campus
In the News Shanghai, China—Hundreds of “love tents” pop up every fall on China’s university campuses, and the residents are parents, not students. Parents—and often extended family members—who travel...
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A Prayer For Families With Teenagers
A Prayer for Families with Teenagers Lord, we need you, we need help. This prayer might come across as desperate, but here we are still at the start of our school year and our whole family, parents and...
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Three Mistakes Youth Workers Need To Make
Most people, and understandably so, spend a good portion of their time trying to avoid making mistakes. A mistake on the playing field might cost you the game. A mistake with your bank account can cost...
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3 Keys to Being a Dynamic Small Group Leader
On a recent visit with my family I had the chance to catch up with my nephew who is a small group leader in youth ministry and is also a second year college student studying Church Ministry. I wanted...
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Should We See You at the Pole?
Take your youth worker hat off for a moment. Picture how this looks: A group of kids standing in a circle praying around an American flag pole. Consider that again, especially in our era of people who...
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FREEBIE: “Americans Protest, Pray After More Shootings” Discussion Starter
Americans Protest, Pray After More Shootings In the News Charlotte, N.C.—Racial tensions escalated this week after black men in two more U.S. cities were shot and killed by police officers. Reactions...
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