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Jeff Grenell
One of the easiest ways to reach a generation is to introduce them to Christ through the supernatural
Christianity is the perfect introduction of faith to teenagers because of their love for the supernatural
Next Gen is one of the most impacting ministries in the church - transforming societies from the adolescent to adulthood
There is a danger if we do not fully teach and preach on both the call to ministry and the call to minister - both are valuable in the kingdom of God
the Spiritual Discipline of Silence is a anti-thetical response to the busyness in our society
Connecting with teenagers doesn't have to be painful! Here are creative ways to build your relationship with teenagers.
The importance of theology and presence in youth ministry gets down to a commitment to discipleship.
If we are going to build a healthy youth ministry we must be intentional. Look at these barriers and come up with some of your own solutions like collaboration and longevity on how you can build a healthy youth ministry.
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If America and the church is in the hands of the young people I’ve seen across this nation, America and the church is in great hands
Because if we do not take the freedom to pray, the freedom to pray may be taken away from us
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Some of the most important discussions will take place in America around the office and on social media in the wake of the Texas school shooting. Mental Health, background checks, gun control, and hardened schools with better security.
But, if we do not talk about the importance of the family, we are missing maybe the most important solution to this mounting problem in our nation.
The most important traits of a youth pastor - here are thoughts from several youth leaders
There are tipping points in every organization - the health of the leader is one of them
The supernatural is the easiest connection between the Holy Spirit, YTH Ministry, & Gen Z
Teenagers are living in a society of body shaming. Here are 7 ways to help deal with it.
Here's the final podcast on marriage in YTH Ministry and how to raise spiritually healthy PK's.
Here are some tough questions that teens ask and our response to help young people navigate the difficult topics in life
Here are 5 practical ways to increase the theology and biblical worldview in youth ministry
A YTH leader does not phase-out of YTH ministry simply because of age.
Let’s deal with a very important topic when it comes to YTH ministry. Especially a topic that is so critical at the moment.
There are so many transitions in YTH ministry right now. For many reasons we will talk about here.
Late spring and summer is a time that will often see YTH leadership in transition. On this week’s Podcast, I want to make sure that those transitions are God-led. And not other circumstances that remove quality YTH leaders from their setting.
10 words to guide your work. 10 words to set your course. 10 words that shape your thinking.
Words are very important. Especially when used as a framework or an ethic. As a measurement, guideline, or a assessment.
As far as YTH leaders, this kind of list will guide your philosophy. It will create a daily task focus. Having keywords can become a framework or an outline or a map for the ministry. Or any kind of organizational work.
At some point in our life, we have to recognize that our growth in Christianity and discipleship is not about speaking in tongues, prophecy, understanding mysteries and knowledge, or having faith to do miracles, or even helping the poor.
It might seem hypocritical or counterproductive, but, I want to cancel Cancel Culture. To stop the stoppers.
I don’t want to cancel Critical Thinking. I want to cancel Cancel Culture. We need to cancel those who attack, silence, and erase absolutes or conservative principles & values.
There is something we can do as YTH leaders to become more adept at the conversation of sex and sexuality.
Leaders ask me all the time how they can become confident discussing sex and sexuality with their students.
Listen, it definitely takes work. But you can do a few things that will help you become confident in discussing difficult topics like this.
What is a healthy sexuality in a Christian home look like? What makes a family a liability and what makes a family a credibility?
10 Signs of a Sexually Healthy Home...
Poor mental health in teenagers is rising. In what should be the best days of a teenager‘s life, the teen years are becoming an adolescent nightmare.
All of us must have practices that protect our principles. These 6 dating ethics will help teenagers build safeguards for their dating relationships.
GenSeXYZ is the new book that covers the sexual revolutions in America and the impact of an over-sexualized culture.
Maybe you think that everything is out of control and our nation is in chaos right now as we begin 2021. That our future is bleak and this is the apocalypse.
In his new book Gen SeXYZ: Love, Sexuality & Youth, Jeff Grenell, a nationally recognized youth ministry veteran, looks unflinchingly at the many factors—and false narratives—shaping the sexuality of Generation Z, those born (roughly) from 1998 through 2013.
He delves into topics like the present sexual revolution in America, over-sexualization in culture, the lack of influence of a healthy family and marriage on teens, homosexuality, “hook ups” and teen dating relationships, virginity, gender nonconformance, and other vital (and often thorny) issues.
Grenell provides current research, thoughtful analysis, and guidance for all generations in an effort to bring about much-needed change in the sexuality conversation.
A Christian teen’s relationship with gay and lesbian friends should be no different than a Christian teen’s relationship with straight friends.
It’s a theology & an equality & a relational commitment. I believe we can hold strongly to truth and grace at the same time.
Genesis 1-3, 19; Proverbs 5-9; Matthew 5, 15, 19; Romans1; 1Corinthians 6,7; Galatians 5; Jude 5-8; Revelation 2, 18, 21, and 22.
Here’s a Faith response to all of the social media findings from research data and the Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma.
Practical insight to help you as a YTH leader shape the social media use of teenagers. The only way we change the algorithms is to change behaviors!
In this sexual revolution today, we must be able to deal with this topic in our work with teenagers and young adults
Check out the LinkTree in our social bio to watch on YouTube, listen on iTunes, or read the manuscript of the latest YTH leadership short video
Is there such a thing as the perfect YTH Pastor? Probably not. But, here are four traits of a great YTH Leader.
Abolishing racism is going to take a change in ethic & principles. This is not just a social or civil problem. We cannot simply blame organizations or governments. Racism is a heart problem born out of a lack of theology.
Gen Z is the most diverse generation in American history - for the first time in our nation's history, an entire generation is predominantly non-white (51% of Gen Z is non-white)
10 Things White Teenagers Need To Know About Racism
Gen Z is the most diverse generation in American history (51% non-white) - I believe they will rewrite grace relations in America and become the next modern Civil Rights and Social Justice leaders
Here is a discussion with several YTH Leaders on how to prepare and plan for messaging - series, topics, resources, etc.
Listen in on a live session about helping teens thrive during COVID-19, and, the impact this will have on the school campus
Evaluating personal spiritual leadership disciplines | Reinventing our ministry priorities
Here are some creative ways to connect with students during a time of isolation with a panel of YTH leaders from around the nation
The Impact of Healthy Families on a Nation - The moment America is in right now with the COVID-19 quarantine will be a greater impact on our nation than the virus
While you are quaranTEENED during this hiatus, here are 5 ways to not waste a hardship. You can come out of this better than you came into it!
Creative ideas and practical ways to help parents and students make the most of their time off during the COVID-19 crisis
The YTH leadership meeting is not considered exciting or as much of a priority to most leaders. However, it may be the most important part of the YTH ministry.
If we are not careful, the church will miss our moment with Gen Z, Here are some practical steps to take to have a voice in the next generation.
Is it politics, theology, social media, gracism, or sexuality? Here are several trends happening in YTH culture today. The YTH ministry that can address these issues will have a voice in the lives of teenagers and in our society today.
We talk about prayer all the time. But we do not have a culture of prayer in most YTH settings. What does that look like? Here's a great place to start.
Teenagers asking the tough questions on Doubt, Family, Loneliness, and pan-Sexuality as well as other questions about their faith
Here's a look at some of the top issues in the teen world. This live podcast from Oregon with a few hundred teenagers reveals what they think are the topics most relevant to their lives. A discussion on broken families, the sexual revolution, suicide, and how to share your faith with your friends.
Here's a look at the theology section of the new book from ythology resources discussing how to increase theology in youth ministry
In this cast we look at the newly released ythology resource book called ythology: the study of youth. The topic this week is the history of YTH ministry and why that is so important today. You can pick the book up at amazon.com or ythology.com on our website.
It takes all kinds of people to reach all kinds of people. In this episode we are sharing practical principles on how to share your faith.
We asked teenagers what their world was like. And how they see themselves in their world. This is an eye-opening cast from Gen Z.
If you want to see spiritual formation in young people, then connect them with global humanitarian needs.
One of the generational traits of Gen Z is that they are cause-oriented. Connecting teenagers to a global cause is a great tool for their discipleship and spiritual formation.
On this podcast we are learning to balance programming and presence in YTH ministry. This can lead to healthy and effective YTH services.
The difference between program and presence-based YTH ministry is important. Here are 4 ways to build a presence-based YTH ministry.
The second episode in this podcast on how YTH ministry can either help or hinder the future of the church
The sustainability of the church is dependent upon the health of nxt Gen ministry. Here is a podcast on 7 ways that YTH ministry could fail the church. Make sure that you do not repeat these problems!
One of the most important roles a YTH leader will play is ‘place-sharing’. It is that unique ability to model empathy to the teenagers we work with. And to know what to do.
Part two in the series on Mental Health and Wellness. Looking at the various signs of weakened mental health, we help you to recognize a teenager's weakened mental health condition and the steps to intervene.
During Suicide Prevention Week take a listen to this practical blog on how to help young people deal with emotional stress and other issues like depression and suicidal thoughts. This is not a single issue problem. This is comprehensive.
We took a break at Camp in Texas and did a live podcast with 150 leaders. Listen to numerous ways to access the school campus as YTH ministry.
The beginnings of YTH ministry were impacted by spiritual awakenings. Does that mean that the future of YTH ministry will be also? This podcast looks at the disciplines/ethics needed for the future of YTH ministry.
Here are many questions from a live audience in Michigan. Covering retention of youth in the group, longevity, leadership development, small groups, family dynamics, and several other topics.
Here are 5 solutions to help you stop bullying. This podcast is very practical and will give you some keys to solve this major issue in the yth culture.
One of the most important tasks of a youth leader is leadership development. That includes the proximity and relationship of mentoring individuals in a personal setting. This cast is a practical look at how to do that effectively.
In part 1 of this series, we looked at the first 100 years of YTH Ministry and the movements that shaped it. Now, in part 2, here is a look at the second 100 years of YTH Ministry. From The Jesus Movement of the late 1960's, the Mega-Church Movement of the 1980's/1990's, the rebirth of the para-Church movements, and now the Industry of YTH Ministry age today.
To understand YTH Ministry and to appreciate it fully, you have to see that YTH Ministry was born out of Spiritual Awakenings 150 years ago. Here's a look at the first 100 years of YTH Ministry and why that beginning is so important today.
In this podcast we are having a Q and A with our Facebook Live audience and answering three questions. Listen and learn about Four Trends in YTH Ministry, When to Split J-High and S-High, and the release of ythology: The Study of Youth.
Maybe the reason why you are unfulfilled in YTH Leadership is because you have no idea what the 'win' is. We need greater clarity in our daily work. Otherwise, we will be aimless. This podcast gives 7 elements that must be included in writing your Job Description.
The NXT Gen podcast discussion on transitions in youth ministry with the junior high, senior high, and young adult departments. Practical advice for churches to develop the NXT Gen ministry to teenagers and young adults.
If we are going to reach students we must understand their culture and the world they live in. On this podcast we cover 10 ways to remain both relevant to the world of teenagers, and, relative to teenagers relationally.
Teaching students to pray may be the most important job of a YTH Leader. In this podcast we look at 20 practical ways to develop a prayer culture in YTH Ministry.
Is there a lid on your Leadership? Do you question whether you can become a better leader? Do you have a diversity of people around you? Are you willing to increase your education? Someone else might hold the key to helping you take the lid off your capacity!
Having a mission in your YTH Ministry is critical to overall success. At the student, adult, and staff levels there must be a clear philosophy and understanding of why the ministry exists. It's not about the Church setting. It's about the YTH setting. Here's some help with creating a YTH Ministry that is set in the context of where students can be found.
A live podcast with a studio audience of over 100 YH Leaders in Missouri. What a great format to learn from. Listen to several different questions and learn from a buffet of topics.
Answering your questions live! Some great discussion on three questions about Leadership Team development, what to do when you are not in sync with the staff, and longevity in YTH Ministry. What a great line-up for this cast!
Evaluating our YTH Leadership is not easy. It hurts actually. But, it is critical to healthy YTH Ministry. Here are 5 traits of healthy YTH Ministry. Listen to this cast and get a friend to keep you accountable to what you hear.
Two of the most important words in the diversity discussion are GRACISM and IntergeneRACIAL. How can YTH Leaders use these important principles to build a YTH Ministry that looks like heaven? This cast will help you do that.
Episode 31 is a look at Ten New Ideas for Yth Ministry. Sometimes it's easy to lose our creativity. Get it back in this post.
Every organization is prioritizing sustainability. Governments, corporate, and even nations. So why not the Church? Here's a great post on the sustainability of the Church and securing the future of the Church.
There are many great advantages of a student leadership team. In several easy steps, this podcast helps you build the most important part of the YTH Ministry.
At some point in our lives we will go through discouragement of some form and level. This encouraging cast gives 7 practical ways to fight against discouragement in YTH Ministry.
Looking at a theology of the family will help place the right emphasis on our priorities as a YTH Leader. And once we have our theology of family in tact, we must build a missiology, or, the intentional outworking of that theology. This podcast will help you with executing your family and ministry in biblical and practical balance.
One of the most important tasks of a YTH Leader is preaching and teaching. Aside from organizational and relational skills, a YTH Leader must develop the communication skills that aid in casting vision and theology to the YTH Ministry.
Many writers have said that the Church is in a juvenile state - that it is childish and adolescent. In this podcast, we talk about the difference between being childish and childlike.
Live from Houston, we are talking about preparing for crisis in YTH Ministry. With the rise of issues such as school shootings and suicide and bullying, as well as many other issues, every YTH Leader must be ready to address these topics and be pro-active in their training.
Over the years, I have been able to lead many gifted students. But leading the teenagers who are called to full-time ministry is special. This cast defines the difference between the 'field' and the 'office' calling as Christians.
This Live Q and A answers your questions on Defining Salvation and Dealing With Depression
As YTH Leaders we must be prepared to address the latest developments in The Sexual Revolution. Here are some practical steps to understand the terms and how to build a theology of sexuality.
Live from LA, this pod deals with The Sexual Revolution in America. New language and legislation have drastically changed the way this generation views sexuality.
This pod is a Q and A on three topics from our listeners - Small Groups, Long-distance Dating, and Mandatory Reporting.
As leaders, we work on our organizational leadership often. But, every leader must go through a personal leadership assessment. This podcast looks at the health of the YTH Leader.
The State of YTH Ministry: 2018 The second in a two-part series on trends and what is happening in YTH Ministry.
The State of YTH Ministry: 2018 The first in a two-part series on trends and developments and what is happening in YTH Ministry.
Live from Michigan, this podcast looks at how to plan for an effective YTH Service that draws students and changes lives. There are a lot of factors that go into creating a great YTH Service. It is the one corporate place where spiritual formation is at focus.
The Church is the largest volunteer organization on the planet. If we don't raise the level of the YTH volunteer we do not raise the level of YTH Ministry. Leaders are critical to success.
This podcast is a very practical look at one of the YTH Leaders most important tasks. Leadership development is critical to the success of YTH Min. Here are some practical ways to have a great YTH Leader meeting.
We take your questions live in a podcast Q and A that deals with the importance of men's events and how to help teens study the bible.
Every spiritual leader must lead themself well if they expect to lead their followers well. This podcast looks at 5 dangerous questions every YTH Leader should ask themself.
In this Q and A cast we deal with the squad we have around us and how our peers influence our spiritual formation. The second question is about sermon planning and collaboration.
Live from Kentucky, this podcast is one of my favorites. We look at the strategy in your 1st year of YTH Min. What are the 'first steps' I should take in building a ministry?
The second cast of 2 on discipleship and teen spiritual formation. Looking at the importance of scripture in YTH Min.
I believe the Church has under-challenged teenagers spiritually. This cast is a look at 5 principles to help increase spiritual formation and discipleship in YTH Min.
Teenagers have a unique resilience in difficult times. This cast is a look at the comeback and strength of teens.
Crisis is a part of life. As YTH Leaders we must be equipped to help students navigate hardship.
The first episode in the ythology LIVE series answers the question, "Why YTH Ministry?" Is it really that important?