Use the principles of coaching to lead people to lasting change.

Jim Henderson's 'The Resignation of Eve' offers first-hand accounts (and no small amount of editorializing) of women struggling in local congregations.

During National Mentoring Month, let's remember Jesus' command to reach out to "the least of these."

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Church youth need more exposure to adults.

How to address our anxiety about losing the next generation.

Why youth ministry is the cause of, and solution to, all of the church's problems.

Introducing the magazine's new five-year teaching venture.

Tony Jones tells youth ministry profs to blame themselves for the Emerging Church movement they criticize.

It's not just about having right doctrine, but also about our lives.

Help preteens develop a solid sense of self and a strong, resilient faith that will weather the coming storms of the teenage years.

Intergenerational connections and parental involvement give kids a faith that lasts beyond high school.

Focus on personal relationships to foster spiritual growth.

How we can be salt and light.

Sure, some of us are choking on cutesy things, but many of us are working towards a new model of discipleship.

The ministry of apprenticeship: If you are one step ahead of anyone, you have something to offer.

New strategies for interpreting Scripture turn out to be not so new—and deepen our life in Christ.

On learning to trust unlikely leaders and mentors