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Social Media & Teens: Understanding Digital Natives, Pt. 1

Our students are digital natives. Here's how to begin to understand them.

3 Reasons to Go on Mission This Summer

Why students should consider a mission term this summer.

College Doesn’t Change Your Heart, It Reveals It

“What our students need is the one thing Jesus said was necessary: a heart that’s found its rest in him.”

5 Problems With Youth Ministry in America

These issues are causing serious problems.

10 Signs You’re About to Get Fired as the Youth Pastor

'What are some other signs you're about to get fired as the youth pastor?"

3 Benefits to Building Leaders

It's often better to build up leaders internally instead of looking externally. Here's why.

10 Reasons I Still Believe in Youth Ministry

In spite of the haters, here's why I think youth ministry still matters.

Tech & Teens: A Parent’s Guide

What parents need to know about tech use among young people.

You Might Be A Youth Pastor If…

You take every opportunity to applaud your hot spouse’s amazing organizational skills

Lessons Learned From Martin Luther King Jr.

What a powerful leader can teach student ministers about their worthy dreams.

How to Use Storyboards for Your Creative Projects

How you can visualize your teaching schedule.

The Dangers of Constant Connectivity

What are the drawbacks to our teens' constant connection?

Tolerance 101: The Basics for Engaging Culture

Some tips for helping your students navigate the current cultural climate.

What Henri Nouwen Can Teach Youth Pastors

How this powerful writer can help you better love and understand your students.

10 Ways to Improve Your Talks

Some tips to help your speaking ability.

3 Ways to Teach in a Post-Truth World

How to help students in a society driven by a loose relationship with truth.

Tips for Helping Students With Racial Tension

How to teach your students about current racial problems—and how to listen.

Good Books for Students—and Student Ministers

Some book recommendations to kick off the new year.
Justin Bieber

Viral AI-Generated Justin Bieber Song, ‘Dear Christ,’ Fools Fans

An AI-generated Justin Bieber song titled “Dear Christ” has received over 116,000 views on YouTube and is fooling people into thinking the Grammy Award-winning musician released the Christian song.
Crawford Loritts

Crawford Loritts: All Church Leaders Will Be ‘Ambushed’ If They Don’t...

Dr. Crawford Loritts joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the key traits of leaders who are not only influential but who also last in ministry.

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