Have you ever heard the expression “a wolf in sheep’s clothing”? I thought it originally came from one of my favorite cartoons growing up called Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog.
For many Christians—youth leaders included—evangelism is the “red-headed stepchild” of our ministries. It makes us feel uncomfortable, embarrassed and guilty. In fact, just the mention of the word “evangelism” can
I remember seeing Robin Williams for the very first time as a guest alien on the supremely popular TV series Happy Days. I was just a little kid then, but
Cultivating an outreach-focused youth ministry takes prayer, strategic thinking, practical skills and gritty determination. That’s why we’ve been working our way through the “Five Keys to Nurturing a Faith-Sharing Focus.”
“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent
Did Marvel just do it again? Arguably the most successful movie franchise of all-time went out on a huge limb with Guardians of the Galaxy, and I’m pretty sure it
Finally! How long did it take Hollywood to realize that there is only one guy in the known universe who should play the role of Hercules! We don’t need another
The launch of the upcoming school year is just around the corner! Can you believe it? This means it’s time to consider practical steps you can take to motivate and
Building a youth ministry that aligns with Jesus’ heart can be a dangerous, risky undertaking. Why? Because, like Jesus, you are opening the door to sacrifice, criticism, rejection and the
There are two kinds of leaders. The kind you have to follow and the kind you want to follow. What kind of youth leader are you? And what kind of
In the late 1800’s, a German philosopher named Friedrich Nietzsche made a groundbreaking statement that sent shockwaves through society: “Gott ist tot.” For us non-German speakers, that phrase translated means
The gospel. Bringing it up without throwing up can be a challenge for our students. Because awkward conversations loom large for teens, they are sometimes overwhelmed by just the thought
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