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 […]
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 […]
4 Spiritual Pitfalls at the University
4 Spiritual Pitfalls on the College Journey Autonomy tempts freshmen toward parties, hookups, and neglect of Scripture and fellowship unless wise boundaries are chosen. In classrooms and peer culture, challenges […]
Reaching the Next Generation Using the Methods of Jesus
Reaching the Next Generation — Jesus’ Methods in Action Prioritize relationships that multiply by doing life together, mentoring, and forming disciple-making bonds beyond Sunday gatherings. Proclaim a message that actually […]