Youth Ministry Lessons: Many churches are beginning to add ministries to their roster that service to those in their congregation that don’t have the ability to speak (woof woof) for themselves as well as their owners.
Youth Group Lessons: It has been happening slowly but surely and now researchers are trying to figure out why 59% of teens leave and become church dropouts after the age of fifteen.
Youth Ministry Resources: We have all seen the “peace sign”, two fingers in the the air representing a positive meaning for all. But how about 3 fingers in the air? One Christian hopes his idea of a simple hand signal can help bring Christians together.
Youth Ministry Lessons: “Prophet” is not a title that many would claim in developed countries, yet in many areas of the world, prophets are alive and well, and making a rather good living off of their soothsaying.
Youth Group Lessons: Great teachers are leaving positions not because of troublesome students, but because of “helicopter parents” who refuse to believe their children could do wrong and are ready to swoop in when they do, to rescue them from any consequences.
Youth Ministry Lessons: As the recession continues, a pastor has decided to do something for the streams of new homeless men, women and families. Although helping the less fortunate is admirable to most, there are some that don’t like his efforts.
Youth Group Lessons: The church has traditionally been a physical presence in communities where people come together to worship God. However, many are questioning this idea of the church and challenging whether the word “physical” needs to be involved.
Youth Ministry Lessons: There are certain practices that “good” Christians don’t do, and perhaps at the top of the list, is getting a tattoo. Just don’t tell that to one pastor using tattoos as an opportunity to reach those that might never consider coming to church.