Since its premiere two weeks ago on Prime Video, the religious exposé docuseries Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War has generated strong reactions. The series recounts how Teen Mania and its charismatic leader, Ron Luce, recruited tens of thousands of evangelical youth to participate in overseas missions trips and attend its gap-year program, Honor Academy (HA). Will Davis, one of six former HA interns interviewed by The Roys Report (TRR) for this story, said watching the docuseries ma...| The Roys Report
What are the core convictions of today's teenagers, known as GenZ? Tolerance, Safety, and Cancel Culture. This article helps Christians, especially pastors and those in ministry, begin to understand GenZ's religious worldview.| Living Theologically
This is a question that frequently comes up on youth pastor facebook groups. Perhaps that’s a surprise to non-youth pastors, but it’s a question most youth pastors have asked, at some p…| Living Theologically
Why the Energize Youth Ministry Conference could be the turning point for you and your students The post From Burnout to Breakthrough: How One Conference Changed Everything appeared first on Dare 2 Share.| Dare 2 Share
Inspire and equip students to share the Gospel at public schools with practical steps and powerful partnerships.| Dare 2 Share
Why the four mission fields in Acts 1:8 still matter for your students — and how to activate them today. The post Mobilizing the Next Generation appeared first on Dare 2 Share.| Dare 2 Share
Heaven isn’t earned by doing “good deeds.” Help your students understand it as the fuller, deeper reality of eternal life with God.| Dare 2 Share
The Gospel is the hope of the whole world. When students realize they are part of the global church it ignites something new.| Dare 2 Share
Learn how your youth group can show students what it truly means to be part of God’s family—beyond the brokenness of earthly families.| Dare 2 Share
By Julianna Shults In my years of writing and speaking about youth ministry, one statement has gotten more looks of surprise and skepticism than others: “A congregation can have healthy youth ministry even if they have two or three youth.” I make this statement when sharing the Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry, designed by LCMS Youth Ministry after careful study of Scripture, Lutheran theology, research and practitioners. Each practice is something any congregation, regardless of...| The Lutheran Witness
Not every youth ministry conference offers a solid return on investment. When you consider which to attend, it is essential to evaluate what’s truly worth it.| Dare 2 Share
My youth pastor never had a big platform or group nor claimed to know it all. But he always said yes to God, and he changed everything for me.| Dare 2 Share
WARSAW (OSV News) — During his pilgrimage to Poland in 1999, St. John Paul II highlighted the stark contrasts in living conditions across the country, pointing out challenges faced by many families in small towns and villages.| catholicreview.org
Preparing for a life-changing mission trip impact for your teenager can be an exciting and meaningful experience for everyone involved. Whether your teen is getting ready to travel to a different country or serving in a community closer to home, there are practical steps you can take to ensure that they are fully prepared to make a positive impact. | iHomeschool Network