What Parents Aren’t Telling You, But You Need To Know
Wednesday September 21, 2022 | Mitchell McGheeWhat are parents NOT telling you, but you need to know now? We've done the research, and parent needs have changed tremendously since COVID. Check it out! Read more
Parent and Small Group Leader: A Child Needs Both
Friday April 10, 2020 | Kristen IvySome things are better received from parents. Other stuff lands easier on the ears when it’s coming from anyone but mom and dad. Read more
8 Do’s and Don’ts for Interacting with High Schoolers on Social Media
Friday December 20, 2019 | Kristen IvySocial media is the place where all the world’s a stage and you—a grown adult—find yourself playing understudy to the next generation. Hey, we get it. As soon as you get a grasp on Facebook or Instagram they announce another big change. And new social media platforms are popping up all the time. You might be tempted to just stay away from social media, but then you’d miss out on some big opportunities for connection. Read more
3 Easy Ways to Impact a Middle Schooler’s Identity and Faith
Friday November 15, 2019 | Kristen Ivy11, 12, 13. These are the awkward years. You remember right? Greasy hair, frizzy hair, don’t care. Weight gain and weight loss. You feel like an adult but everyone treats you like a kid. Life for a middle schooler is rough. Forget trying to figure out who you are in Christ. Preteens are hanging onto the struggle bus for dear life. Read more
Do You Know What Matters to Me?
Tuesday November 5, 2019 | Reggie JoinerWhat matters to someone actually matters. When the leaders in your environment take the time to figure out what matters to those they lead, children and teenagers in your ministry begin to believe they matter, too. Read more
Two Mistakes You Might Be Making When it Comes to Understanding Kids
Friday November 1, 2019 | Kristen IvyYour God-given influence only works on kids who like you and know you like them. You want to shape the future of the kid in your life? Get to know him. Read more
How to Answer High Schooler’s Biggest Questions With Action
Friday October 18, 2019 | Kristen IvyNot “how many people will respond to my latest snap?” kind of questions. We mean big, deep, questions. It boils down to 3 words: Mobilize their potential. Read more
35 Reasons My Middle Schooler Might Be Freaking Out
Friday October 11, 2019 | Kristen IvyWe love our middle schoolers...even if our mere existence is painfully embarrassing for them. What would you add to the list? Read more
