Do We Use Scripture Properly?
In the times we live in, it seems that everyone has an opinion and everyone’s opinion is “correct.” Thoughts and views are being thrown around as facts and everyone has to be heard. Whether on Facebook, T...
Ten Scriptures to Help Your Students During Hard Times
When I was growing up, I was afraid of EVERYTHING. Every time it stormed, I was afraid a tornado was coming. Every time a news story broke about a plane crash, I was afraid to go on our family vacations. Every ...
Spring Cleaning Your Ministry Space
This time of year is huge for church growth. We’re quickly approaching Easter and there are many new families who may be attending your church for the first time, or deciding to become more active in your chu...
The Significance of the Sanctity of Life
When we hear the words “Pro-Life” we, most likely, associate the phrase with the fight against abortion. Our thoughts conjure up a picture of conception, pregnancy, and birth. We gravitate towards arguments...
Brace Yourself, Change is Coming
Life moves faster than you think. Breaking news usually becomes old news in just 24 hours. By the time I plan to see a movie in the theatre, it’s often no longer showing. I don’t embrace change all that wel...
Student Ministry Calendar – Our Gift to You!
This year, YouthWorker has decided to offer a free gift to all of our hard-working Youth Pastors.
Below is a downloadable and completely customizable Student Ministry Calendar for you to use to plan your Winte...
Three Things to Consider If You Are Interested in International Missions
My in-laws are missionaries overseas. Thus, my husband, John, grew up as a missionary kid, or better known today as a “third culture kid” (TCK). The most frequent question that John gets asked about his fam...
The Greatest Thing You Can Do For Your Man
I was sitting on a yellow vintage couch in a beautiful home in Maui years ago when I first moved there. I remember studying God’s truth with a few ladies my age. For a month we were going to go through the bo...
Welcome Mats: Entry Points for Youth Ministry
Not long ago I was driving through the countryside when my GPS went on the blink. Lost and disoriented, I happened upon a small country church where, upon approaching the front door to ask for directions, I n...
Five Warning Signs of Teenage Depression
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
As you are sitting in your office completing this week’s lesson, one of your students sends you the followi...