Tag: youth
Why Kids and Youth Ministries Drift from Jesus
Three ways ministries can subtly drift from the gospel
18th Annual Celebration of the Best
Outreach Magazine Names Resources of the Year
Are Church Leaders Losing Gen Z?
Faith leaders can still become the trusted mentors that young people desperately need right now.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Youth Group Meetings
How to make sure your meetings go smoothly
3 Foundational Principles for Next-Gen Ministry
Tips for more effectively reaching Gen Z with next-gen ministry strategies.
Talking With Teens About Anxiety and Depression
As parents, pastors, teachers and counselors, we have a great opportunity to reach out to our suffering teens, especially when talking with teens about anxiety.
11 Steps for a Successful Digital Detox Plan
I am convincedfrom scientific research, from personal experience, and from counseling teensthat any attempt to replace anxiety and depression with peace and joy must have a successful digital detox plan for getting our digital devices and social media under control. All the research indicates that our overuse and misuse of digital technology is one of the greatest causes […]
3 Ways to Connecting With Gamers in Your Youth Group
This is a significant moment for video games and those who are connected to gaming culture. Before we get any further, if you find yourself thinking, Is there such a thing as a significant moment for video games?, then I hope to convince you of the importance of understanding gaming culture and connecting with gamers as a student pastor, […]
Reaching and Keeping Young Adults in Faith
Excerpted FromNot Done YetBy Beth Seversen The small percent of young adults growing in their faith stand out in a culture of indifference and disillusionment. And this has led me to uncover a new script being written in certain churches scattered across North America. When researching my own denomination, the Evangelical Covenant Church, I discovered […]