What can Philemon teach us about youth ministry? More accurately, what can the relationship between Paul and Onesimus described in the Book of Philemon teach us about youth ministry?The TextI invite you to dedi...

The other night, a few friends and I Netflixed a movie called Taken. I was surprised at how entertaining the film was despite its dark and gritty content.Taken is an action-packed thriller about a father (playe...

In a popular parable, two woodcutters engage in a race to see who can fell the most trees in a single day. As the race begins, the first woodsman works harder and harder all day to chop down trees. The second s...

I was in my late 20s when I attended my first National Youth Workers Convention. Everyone there looked as if he or she was 20-something.No longer. The heads in the last few youth ministry conventions I've atten...

Who are you? It's a simple question, yet it's one of the most difficult questions to answer.There is no right or wrong answer; only an honest look inside yourself will result in a truthful and helpful answer.Mo...

Chap Clark (Ph.D., University of Denver) is the Vice Provost and professor of Youth, Family, and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, the senior editor of YouthWorker Journal, a Sojourner contributing writer...

Five top football coaches from both college and the NFL are available now for personal motivational sessions—through Victor 1: Get Coached.Mike Ditka (Chicago Bears), Sean Payton (New Orleans Saints), Mik...

In preparation for Restorative Justice Week, November 14-20, Crossroad Bible Institute announces the release of a free Restorative Justice Toolkit for churches.   With this toolkit, the nonprofit, ...

I've always enjoyed making messes. As a kid, I made mud pies and built forts. I have great memories of taking all the toys out of a storage cabinet in order to create a sleeper car like on a train.As a youth pa...

Despite all the challenges that come with being a youth ministry rookie, the results and rewards are ultimately worth every single headache."I have the best job in the world," said Christopher Dinnell, who just...