Asking Hard Questions About Our Priorities
For youth workers, it’s an itch that won’t go away… We know there’s something different about Generation Z, but a…The post Asking Hard Questions About Our Priorities appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View ArticleDigital Life by the Minute
How long would it take you to listen to 1.5 million songs on Spotify? Or post 350,000 tweets on Twitter?…The post Digital Life by the Minute appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View ArticleBackground Checks Communicate that Kids are Important
Jack Anderson (not his name) thought it could never happen—at least not at his church. The color drained from his…The post Background Checks Communicate that Kids are Important appeared first on...
View Article(Podcast) Does God want to use you?
As followers of Jesus, we frequently want to be used by God to accomplish his will on earth. But what…The post (Podcast) Does God want to use you? appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View ArticleSocial Media—From Temptation to a Gospel-Spreading Tool
Sponsored content from our friends at Dare 2 Share Today, the teenagers in your youth group interact with their friends more…The post Social Media—From Temptation to a Gospel-Spreading Tool appeared...
View ArticleThe Reverse Psychology of Paul, Apostle of Christ
Jesus takes great pleasure in upending the status quo. Extreme hate is overcome by humble love. Selfish sin is transformed…The post The Reverse Psychology of Paul, Apostle of Christ appeared first on...
View ArticleMisguided Ambition Kills Your Mission
“Do you know who I am? I don’t know how to put this, but…I’m kind of a big deal. People…The post Misguided Ambition Kills Your Mission appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View ArticleChurch Background Checks: The Foundation for Safety in Your Church
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The most recent figures from the 2014 Children’s Defense Fund’s Annual State of…The post Church Background Checks: The Foundation for Safety in Your...
View ArticleWhen Mega-Leaders Mega-Let-You-Down
By my calculations, I’ve stolen around 14 minutes of face time with Pastor Bill Hybels. That number adds up to…The post When Mega-Leaders Mega-Let-You-Down appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View Article(Podcast) Does sin come in shades of gray?
When it comes to sin, is there a clear line in the sand that helps define what it is and…The post (Podcast) Does sin come in shades of gray? appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View ArticleFrom Couch-Potato to CrossFit
As I sat on the couch, another infomercial reminded me that I’m too fat, too lazy, and too apathetic. This…The post From Couch-Potato to CrossFit appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View ArticlePlanting a Culture of Hope In Your Ministry
In all of my years working with teenagers, I’ve never met a more impressive group than those I’ve met at…The post Planting a Culture of Hope In Your Ministry appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View Article(Podcast) Brutal Reality, Prevailing Hope
Life storms are raging and your strength is quickly diminishing. But as a Christian, you know it’s going to be…The post (Podcast) Brutal Reality, Prevailing Hope appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View Article(Podcast) The Necessity of Risk
It’s often frowned upon in parenting, but celebrated in the world of entrepreneurs. It’s necessary in extreme sports, but can…The post (Podcast) The Necessity of Risk appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View ArticleRedemptive Lessons from a Doomed Trip
The trip was doomed from the start, and it was my fault. Mike and Matt were twins who barely got…The post Redemptive Lessons from a Doomed Trip appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View Article(Podcast) Overcoming Your Inner Critic
It’s natural for us to be our own biggest critic, scrutinizing ourselves more than we scrutinize others. This tendency isn’t…The post (Podcast) Overcoming Your Inner Critic appeared first on...
View ArticleInfinity War’s Gospel Symbolism
It’s the most emotionally intense, violent, and curse-ridden film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far… and everyone’s buying a…The post Infinity War’s Gospel Symbolism appeared first on...
View Article8 Ways to Extend Your Influence Post-Graduation
When our teenagers graduate from high school, our “shepherd” calling means they don’t graduate from our lives. Most churches offer…The post 8 Ways to Extend Your Influence Post-Graduation appeared...
View Article(Podcast) What makes you…you?
What do you stand for? It’s a question that cuts to your identity, and displays the true story of your…The post (Podcast) What makes you…you? appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
View Article‘Investment’ Ideas for Graduates
How much of your last year of high school do you really remember? My clearest memory is the beach party…The post ‘Investment’ Ideas for Graduates appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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