When 11-year-old Caroline Gonzales was named Mayor for a Day for the suburban town of Forney, Texas, what do you think her first official duty was? To balance the budget? Give raises to everyone? Banish Brussel...

When it comes to fast, cheap and tasty food, teens and young adults say they turn to Chipotle. The Mexican food chain is the most popular fast-food restaurant for consumers between the ages of 16 and 24. Youth ...

In the summer of 2010, I was asked to preach at a church on the following topic: "What Is the Role of Teens in Your Church?" In preparing for the sermon, I ended up reading more than 35 books and hundreds of ar...

When you take a job to help teenagers develop a lifelong walk with Christ and prepare them for their futures, it can be frustrating to toil self-sacrificially for four years only to watch them disappear after g...

My friend Abe was raised as a Christian, but abandoned his faith during college."I don't know what happened," he said with a shrug. "I just left it."When I heard about Abe's deconversion, my mind jumped to the ...

I began ministry with a simple outlook and ferocious passion. Raised without the benefit of a regular church home, I transformed when Jesus met me and changed my life during high school. He did the same for a n...

"I love Jesus, but not the church." We often hear this expression from young people who have dismissed the church, have been deeply wounded by the church or are convinced the church is dying.Is it really possib...

The Backdrop If you've ever leafed through the Gospel of John in a red-letter edition of the Bible (where the words of Jesus appear in red text), you've probably noticed a section that is a sea of red. This co...

Overview: This Australian game (trams are the Aussies' public mode of transportation) is a running game combining aspects of "Upset the Fruit Basket" and "Gorilla and the Trees."Logistics:Ideal for ages 12-22.B...

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...