My dad's advice to deal with school yard bullies was to tell them: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me."Neither did it work, nor was it true. An injury from the sticks and stones ...

If you have been in youth ministry for any length of time you have felt disappointment.• Disappointment when a teen you have personally mentored and baptized walks away from God;• Disappointment whe...

As one walks through the hallways of a local school, the realities of modern societal problems are like a slap in the face.Seeing the glazed-over eyes of a kid who can't make it through school without a high;Se...

When we step outside the doors of our church buildings and into the world of community youth work, the things we see may be appalling to our morals, however we have to have the same attitude as Christ.If you've...

Some days it seems like you're just beating your head against a wall. You are trying your best, yet nothing ever seems to change. The youth don't appreciate your advice and continue to run their lives into...

Thesis: Volunteering builds your reputation in the community.You planned for months for this event. You found the most amazing bands in your area. You filmed some amazing media clips. You honed your presentatio...

Do you want to change the world? If so stop reading and change it already!I remember watching teenagers walk past my home. They were on their way to school. I was on my way to work.I didn't know these teens. Th...