Research into resources.
Research into resources.
Helping the church become the best place for young people to grow.
How well do you (and your church) empathize with young people?
This disconnect around race highlights a gap we frequently feel between generations. We struggle to communicate and often can’t agree. We believe one reason for this gap is a lack of empathy.
4 Spiritual practices for the journey towards anti-racism
Wherever we are in the journey, it’s important that we center ourselves in spiritual practices to help us engage in the pursuit of Christ-centered anti-racism. Research shows that young people are more likely to exhibit positive, responsible behavior when they have parents and other adults in their lives who model positive, responsible behavior.
Multicultural Ministry
Processing racialized violence with students
We must address racism, white supremacy, and racialized violence in light of Jesus’ command to love our neighbors—which, it turns out, is tied up in the way we love God.
3 changes you need to know about young people as you minister during (and after) the pandemic
Young people seek answers to questions about who they are, where they belong, and what difference they make. The pandemic may be creating a more global shift in how young people think about their identity, belonging, and purpose than we realize.
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Leading change when everything has changed
May 07, 2020 -
Moving from attendance to mission: Your new ministry report card
Apr 29, 2020 -
Navigating new territory: Moving ministry online
Mar 26, 2020 -
Invite young perspectives to help your church grow young
Mar 05, 2020 -
We need to talk about anxiety
Jan 23, 2020
How to explore questions about science and faith in your ministry
Taking that first foray into the realm of science and faith can be difficult. But it is increasingly necessary if we are to facilitate lifelong faith in our youth.
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Talking about hypocrisy in the church
Jul 24, 2018 -
Processing the tragedy of school shootings
Feb 15, 2018 -
“I don’t believe in anything anymore”: How to respond when young people doubt God
Aug 04, 2017 -
Holy Week Reflections on Loss
Apr 07, 2017 -
Why doubt needs to have a place in your youth ministry this year
Aug 18, 2016
4 Spiritual practices for the journey towards anti-racism
Wherever we are in the journey, it’s important that we center ourselves in spiritual practices to help us engage in the pursuit of Christ-centered anti-racism. Research shows that young people are more likely to exhibit positive, responsible behavior when they have parents and other adults in their lives who model positive, responsible behavior.
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Don’t be a bystander: Resources for those in the movement for change
Jun 11, 2020 -
Helping young people grieve and take action
Jun 05, 2020 -
Serving today’s anxious generation; 5 ministry perspectives
Feb 06, 2020 -
America’s 2020 ethnic reality—and what it means for you
Jan 16, 2020 -
Learning from multicultural youth ministries
Oct 17, 2019
Teenagers and technology: Answers to your top pandemic questions
Is it OK for families to loosen up on screen time rules during this season of social distancing?
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Growing With parenting podcast: Parent for the long haul
May 03, 2019 -
Senior Sunday is coming
Apr 04, 2019 -
Older and Younger Leaders: Forging a New Relational Vision
Mar 12, 2019 -
How to talk to young people about doubt
Mar 06, 2019 -
How do I help busy and stressed teenagers and young adults? Two new rules of thumb
Feb 14, 2019