Characteristics of an Effective Counselor: Additional Traits That Contribute to Successful Youth Counseling (Part 3)
*Editor’s Note: this is Part 3 in a series on how you—yes, you—can help bring wise and kind counsel to a young person’s life. For Part 1 (“Do You Have […]
Adolescent Drug Use: Why Do They Do It?
Adolescent Drug Use and the Hidden Motivations Teens Carry Curiosity and the thrill of the forbidden can look harmless at first, but they can open the door to real danger. […]
Thank God We Took Our Youth Seriously
Taking Our Youth Seriously and the Disciple Making Momentum We Can’t Ignore Most churches will keep aging out unless they intentionally disciple students into Jesus’ mission. Over time, sustained junior […]
The TikTok Challenge and a New Authority Over Gen Zers
TikTok Challenge: Troubling New Authority Over Gen Z in a Digital Age Online crowds can become a new authority as teens perform reckless acts to gain a moment of viral […]
Reasons Why Adolescents Attempt Suicide
Suicide — Understanding Why Teens Consider It Motives range from escaping “intolerable” situations to punishing survivors or seeking attention—each still requiring serious care. Pressures like avoiding punishment or burdening family, […]
Exposing Some Common Myths about Suicide
Common Myths about Suicide and What Really Helps Research shows many who die by suicide do signal intent; learn to catch direct and indirect warnings. Pastors should ask plainly about […]
Q: What If My Kid Thinks the Bible Is Boring?
Bible Is Boring — Helping Kids Engage Scripture Love and kindness are current. Show that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever, so his way remains deeply relevant. Relationship […]
Preparing Students for College: Intergenerational Relationships
Intergenerational Relationships for College Resilience Research shows that church belonging and adult encouragement anchor students’ faith during the transition to campus. Shared experiences—worship, service, trips, and small groups—build authentic bonds […]