Nearly 15 years ago, I plunged into the world of youth ministry with great boundaries, strong spiritual disciplines, and a desire to pour into others. I was living the dream of implementing all that I had learn...

The BackdropMaybe you've seen the results of a recent survey by the American Psychological Association on stress. The survey's sweeping conclusion: Teens are more stressed than adults. On a 10-point scale,...

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" (Matt. 5:4).Some years ago, I encountered a widow who refused to grieve her husband's death. It wasn't that this woman didn't love her husband, but she...

Authorities in Virginia have broken up what they describe is an Instagram-based sexting ring involving more than 100 teens.Police recovered more than 1,000 nude and racy photos of youth—mostly girls—...

While many Christians disliked Noah, the film apparently has inspired many to crack open the source material—at least online.The YouVersion Bible app reported a 300 percent increase in Americans reading t...

Two-year-olds can't do much. They can't walk that well. They can't tie their shoes. The potty is, for many of them, still a mysterious and frightening whooshing machine. Yet they're right at home with Mommy and...

Our friends at youthministry360 have just launched this year's Easter Vault, which includes an incredible selection of FREE Bible study lessons, devotions for your students and more.To grab these FREE resources...

…but Archbishop Discovers It's Still ImportantGet downloadable PDF.Get downloadalbe PowerPoint presentation.About/DisclaimerWhat HappenedThere's no question the house is beautiful. The Atlanta mansion fea...

This game, played the same way as "Rock, Paper, Scissors" in concept, can be played with a large group. One person serves as leader for each round and stands in front of the group. On the count of three, each p...

Do you remember the color of the sky behind the burning and smoking twin towers on Sept. 11, 2001? What began as a normal and beautiful day, gorgeous and cloudless blue September skies, changed forever once the...