The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Teenage Friendships
Friends inhabit your teenagers’ world every day at school, on sports teams, and in their hang-out time. The impact and…The post The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Teenage Friendships appeared first on...
View ArticleHarnessing the “Dunamis” of Jesus in Your Ministry
I love the 2002 movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding, where a Greek woman named Toula Portokalos falls in love…The post Harnessing the “Dunamis” of Jesus in Your Ministry appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View Article#NormalizeRisk
One of the biggest roadblocks to effective youth ministry is teenagers’ apathy. It’s an age-old question, but how do we…The post #NormalizeRisk appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View Article(Podcast) What the Book of Revelation Has to Do With You
Season 2, Episode 42: What the Book of Revelation Has to Do With You Revelation is one of the most…The post (Podcast) What the Book of Revelation Has to Do With You appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View Article(Podcast) The 7 Behaviors That Make Friendship with Jesus Possible
How do we build and nurture a relationship with a Person we can’t see, touch, hear, smell, or (!) taste?…The post (Podcast) The 7 Behaviors That Make Friendship with Jesus Possible appeared first on...
View ArticleYouth Bible Study: Closer to Jesus Through Prayer
Supplies for this Youth Bible Study You’ll need copies of Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) on sheets of paper and a pen…The post Youth Bible Study: Closer to Jesus Through Prayer appeared first on...
View ArticlePersonal Growth for the Youth Minister: The 3 Questions
One of my favorite parables for personal growth is Leo Tolstoy’s The Three Questions. In the story, a king wants…The post Personal Growth for the Youth Minister: The 3 Questions appeared first on...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About “Thor: Ragnarok”
An end-of-the-world prophecy. Evil incarnate emerging as a person of demonic power. A large horned beast bent on destroying everyone.…The post What You Need to Know About “Thor: Ragnarok” appeared...
View ArticleYouth Bible Study: Jesus Revealed In Scripture
Supplies for this Youth Bible Study You’ll need a countdown timer (an app on your phone, a stopwatch, an egg…The post Youth Bible Study: Jesus Revealed In Scripture appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View ArticleWhen Life Hurts, the Kingdom of God Helps
We live in the Kingdom of God, even when pain overwhelms us. Christine’s mom had been sick for a long…The post When Life Hurts, the Kingdom of God Helps appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View Article(Podcast) What Living in a Kingdom Looks Like (and Why It Matters)
When it comes to our modern-day ideas about kings and kingdoms, experiences vary. For those of us born and raised…The post (Podcast) What Living in a Kingdom Looks Like (and Why It Matters) appeared...
View ArticleYouth Group Activities: Serving and Thanksgiving
Youth Group Activities: Serving and Thanksgiving These youth group activities provide ideas for service during the Thanksgiving season, and a…The post Youth Group Activities: Serving and Thanksgiving...
View ArticleStudent Leaders or Knights and Dames?
Knighthood. Kingdoms. Castles, kings, and queens. They’re all very noble—very The Crown. After binge-watching that show on Netflix, I spent…The post Student Leaders or Knights and Dames? appeared first...
View ArticleHelp Kids Take a Stand Against Unconscionable Songs
Gun violence. Prescription pill abuse. Narcotic and alcohol dependence. Graphic sexual references about “hoes.” Is this a police report from…The post Help Kids Take a Stand Against Unconscionable Songs...
View Article(Podcast) Finding Security When Jesus Doesn’t Promise Safety
Safety and security. Together, they’re quickly becoming an obsession in our culture. Especially considering recent events, questions currently abound regarding…The post (Podcast) Finding Security When...
View ArticleWatching “Justice League” With a Jesus Filter
You can’t save the world alone. But do you even feel like saving the world at this point in your…The post Watching “Justice League” With a Jesus Filter appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View ArticleYouth Bible Study: Jesus Invites Us to Be Close
Supplies for this Youth Bible Study You’ll need Bibles, sheets of paper, pens, fun snacks, and your favorite music for…The post Youth Bible Study: Jesus Invites Us to Be Close appeared first on...
View ArticleKingdom Harassment? #MeToo
By now, you’ve probably seen the #MeToo hashtag. And maybe you’ve been surprised at how many teenagers and adults you…The post Kingdom Harassment? #MeToo appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View Article3 “Kingdom Questions” Kids Must Ask
Every day, news reports about tragedies, wars, and other shocking developments shake us to the core. Politics are increasingly volatile,…The post 3 “Kingdom Questions” Kids Must Ask appeared first on...
View ArticleYouth Bible Study: Jesus Revealed in the Created World
Supplies for this Youth Bible Study. You’ll need Bibles for each student, a place to sit outside (if possible, and…The post Youth Bible Study: Jesus Revealed in the Created World appeared first on...
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