Parents may worry about how much time their children spend tethered to their smartphones and mobile devices, but kids have some concerns of their own. A new study of 6,000 kids and teens by AVG Technologies ...

This game, played in a large grassy area, is perfect for large groups. First, draw two parallel lines in the grass (about 15 yards apart). Lines can be drawn with spray paint or by using a baseball diamond line...

Christopher Wesley Ave Maria Press, 2015, 128 pp., $9.95 What youth leaders—Catholic and Protestant—will appreciate about Christopher Wesley's excellent book Rebuilding Youth Ministry is his e...

Jibril Zaman* pulls out a green notebook chock full of songs he's written. He cradles the book in his hands and begins to sing. His head sways as the notes escape his lips. I've asked to hear some of the 1...

Now that our kids are back in school, we must be working to equip them to handle the peer pressure they face on a daily basis. The reality is that negative peer pressure is a spiritual battle all of us fight ...

Roy Petitfils Franciscan Media, 2015, 128 pp., $12.26 Roy Petitfils wrote What Teens Want You to Know so that anyone who works with youth can better understand their needs. Petitfils compiled years of couns...

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Teens Making a Difference Get downloadable PDF. Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation. About/Disclaimer What Happened: Respect: Most of us want it; some of us demand it; but we don't always get ...

Learn to Say No!You might have to learn to say no frequently—more often than you'd prefer. You can't do everything, and you shouldn't. So, just say, "No, sorry I cannot do that, and I won't."Discover the ...

In youth ministry, summer is the prime time for attending camps, conferences and mission trips. Regardless of what type of summertime activity you participate in with your youth, it's important to process your ...