Teen Life: 10 Reasons Why I Am In Youth Ministry Guest article… People seem to have looked at youth ministry as “glorified babysitting” or a stepping stone to “Real” ministry. When people ask “Why youth ministry?” I answer, “Why not?” Here is a list of top ten reasons to consider supporting a youth ministry within [...]
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7. Negative influences. “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character,” I Corinthians 15:33. This not only applies to negative peer pressure, but television, movies, books, magazines, and anything else that’s “bad company.” One of the most dangerous influences today is the internet. Teens can click their way into any kind of sin imaginable. [...]
4. Problems. Teens are good at sharing their victories, but poor at sharing their problems. They play cover-up Christianity in an effort to appear all together. When problems become overwhelming and they feel they can’t live up to expectations, bailing out seems easier than fessing up. Foster openness in your group by providing classes, devotionals, [...]