Reaching the Hip-Hop Generation
by Emanuel Cleaver IIIIt is no secret that young adults are noticeably missing in the pews of many Christian congregations around the country. Among this generation of missing in action churchgoers is… read more
What Do You Dream?: Parenting and Congregational Care of Teens
by Charles Scully StikesHow often do we ask our children, “What do you dream?” Not asking that question was a mistake I used to make. Now, I ask quite regularly. My work involves helping… read more
Helping them Hear the Call and Prepare for the Career: Raising Up Young People for Ministry
by Julie Peters
In a time when the mainline church, including the United Methodist Church, is facing aging congregations and decline in membership, it becomes even more apparent that we… read more
Ready-to-Go Youth Group Activities - eBook
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by Rev. Todd Outcalt
Ready-Made Event Packages...Just Add Youth GroupFULLY LOADEDAll Options, Extras & Side Items IncludedThese ready-made event packages are completely accessorized with everything… read more
Ready-to-Go School's Out - eBook
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by Rev. Todd Outcalt
One of the biggest challenges in youth ministry is finding effective ways to minister to teenagers during school breaks and summer vacations—those times when the usual routines… read more
How to Hire an Awesome Youth Director
by John E. HarnishSo I asked my clergy friends from around the country “Where would you go to find a really good youth pastor?” After the groans, the responses generally fell into one… read more