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When pioneering Christian educator Henrietta Mears rewrote the youth ministry curriculum at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, California in the 1950s, she ...
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Billie Eilish Can Help Us Understand Teenage Anxiety
The Grammy-award winning teen’s dark music can help us have necessary conversations with our children.
Brad M. Griffin|
Discipleship
Pastors and Teachers: First Pray for God’s Presence
The effectiveness of our theological instruction depends ultimately on the presence and activity of the Holy Spirit.
Adam Neder|
News
What Research Tells Us About the ‘Seal’ of Believer’s Baptism
A new study suggests that the rite doesn’t bind young Christians to a certain level of faith commitment, but to a faith community.
Samuel Perry|
Book Review
Another Look at the ‘Least Religious Generation’
American twentysomethings have their frustrations with the church, but they are far more faith-friendly than commonly supposed.
Drew Moser|
Why ‘Follow Your Passions’ Is Bad Advice for Graduates
Four countercultural insights for outgoing students.
Patricia Raybon|
Excerpt
Sabbath Rest: Not Just for Grownups
I want my children to know how to work hard. I also want them to know that hard work doesn’t define them.
Nathan T. Stucky|
Blog Forum | Pivot
The Biggest Difference Between Churches That Are Raising Young Leaders And Those That Aren't
We cannot simultaneously mourn the absence of young church leaders while belittling the way they lead.
Karl Vaters|
News
The Top Reasons Young People Drop Out of Church
Even with 1 in 4 leaving over politics, college kids are more likely to return after a hiatus than leave for good.
Griffin Paul Jackson|
Interview
How to Do Kids’ Discipleship in the Woods
Creation care does more than conservation. It cultivates faith formation, says A Rocha.
Interview by Kelli B. Trujillo|
Why ‘Passing on the Faith’ Fails Our Kids
Young adults often leave the church after high school. The problem lies close to home.
Sharon Galgay Ketcham|
CT Pastors
Let the Foster and Adopted Children Come to Me
Families of vulnerable children often feel unwelcome in their own churches. Here are five ways to change that.
Krish Kandiah|
Blog Forum | Pivot
3 Ways To Become The Godly Elders Today’s Youth Need – And Want To Follow
The best way to help foster the Fruit of the Spirit in others is not by demanding it of them, but by living it out with them.
Karl Vaters|
CT Pastors
The 2018 CT Pastors Book Recommendations
Six recent books that will aid you in your ministry.
The editors of CT Pastors|
News
Why the Winning Spelling Bee Word, ‘Koinonia,’ Is So Easy for Christians
The Greek word is common church lingo for fellowship and community.
Kate Shellnutt|
Your Best Years Are Not Behind You
God needs willing workers, not necessarily young ones.
Patricia Raybon|
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Interview
The Sacred Gift of Selfies
Craig Detweiler sees spiritual significance underneath the stereotypes.
Interview by Wade Bearden|
Why Gen Z’s Call for ‘Safe Spaces’ Is Good News for Churches
New expectations may shift youth group conversations, but Christ still provides the answer.
Kate Shellnutt|
Interview
How Young African Americans are Fusing Faith and Activism
And how the church can help nurture their desire to integrate spirituality and social justice in fresh ways.
Interview by Nilwona Nowlin|
News
Get Ready, Youth Group Leaders: Teens Twice as Likely to Identify as Atheist or LGBT
Barna findings on Generation Z pose new challenges for the church.
Kate Shellnutt|
Obituary
Died: ‘Mr. Awana’ Arthur Rorheim
The 99-year-old proved the power of kids ministry and got millions going to church on weeknights.
Kate Shellnutt|

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