A unifying theme of my work has been to issue this challenge to youth workers: Always, always, always endeavor to think biblically, theologically and deeply about everything in life. Then, teach your kids to do...

"What kind of irresponsible parent would send his or her child to Africa on a mission trip?"This was the question that echoed in my head this past fall as I lead my ministry's informational meeting about our su...

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is recommending that young males 10 to 12 years old receive the same immunization injection as recommended for girls of the same age. In females, the vaccin...

Short-term mission trips are important to youth ministry success. Youth ministry leaders can learn from experienced leaders about planning short-term mission trips at a Nov. 4-5 workshop at North Park Universit...

Young people may be digital natives, but that doesn't mean they always know how to avoid online scams that collect their credit card numbers or other personal data. Here's a handy list of helpful tips from Todd...

The National Youth Workers Convention will be held in Atlanta Nov. 18-20, 2011. Also, "Game Changers," the 2012 Orange Conference, will be held April 25-27, 2012, in Atlanta. This gathering unite...

I'm not a youth worker. I do admire people who, regardless of their own age, are so tuned to youth culture that they are not only aware of, but understand and appreciate the music, language and various markers ...

Queries and proposals have changed as technology has advanced. We think that's a good thing because the process is more efficient. To get started, if you're interested in writing for YWJ print, the first t...

As Christians, the concept of prayer is introduced very early in our lives. From the time we can kneel at the foot of our beds, we are encouraged to say our prayers. We are taught the most common and powerful o...

I conducted a mini-survey earlier this year, asking youth leaders about their goals and challenges in youth ministry. On their Wish Lists, the  no. 1 wish was for more volunteer leaders. The demands of a y...