You Can Now Pre-Order ALONGSIDE: LOVING TEENAGERS WITH THE GOSPEL
Friends,You can now pre-order "Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel" here on Amazon. I wrote it for you, Young Life leaders everywhere. I hope you'll love it.DrewEndorsements"Alongside is a...
View ArticleA Sin Talk Illustration from Black Panther
This summer, during one of my camp talks, I used this fight scene from Black Panther as an illustration of sin.I started by reading from the beginning of The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones....
View ArticleAm I Beautiful?
Studies suggest that only 4% of the 3.8 billion women in the world consider themselves beautiful. I saw this powerful music video yesterday. It's five years old, but still relevant. It reminds me of...
View ArticleYL College Best Practices
With college freshmen about to arrive on campus, below are specific things different YLC ministries have shared about their "best practices."Summer OrientationThe best tool we have is summer...
View ArticleThe Fun Socks Fundraiser
It's never too early to start thinking about fall camp fundraisers. And who doesn't love fun socks?! A ton of Young Life areas have already discovered a quick and easy way to raise money for...
View ArticleBook Giveaway for Young Life Staff- "Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the...
New Growth Press is giving away a limited number of advanced review copies of Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel. This giveaway is designated for full-time Young Life staff members. If you are...
View ArticlePedal with a Purpose: This Young Life leader is biking 11,000 miles to raise...
Matt Broshat is a Young Life Capernaum leader in Minneapolis, MN and this Wednesday he departs on a crazy adventure. Over the next six months, Matt will be pedaling with a purpose, riding 11,000 miles...
View ArticleHow To Use "Alongside" In Your Young Life Area
Many of you have asked how to use Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel in your Young Life areas. Below are a few different suggestions.Individual Devo for LeadersIncluding the introduction,...
View Article"Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel" is NOW AVAILABLE!
Watch the Book TrailerBuy "Alongside" on AmazonGet HUGE bulk order discounts from New Growth PressBuy books for leaders in your area/region.AlongsideTeenagers.comWhat People Are SayingAlongside is a...
View ArticleSin Talk Illustration: Crab Trap
This video below could be a helpful illustration to use with a "sin talk" or Campaigners discussion starter.Underwater Footage of a Crab TrapIsn't that how sin typically works? It lures us in with a...
View ArticleMy Commitment by Bill Goans (Friday Night Lights)
I can't think of anything better to read as we kick off a new school year in Young Life. Let's make this a year where we keep showing up together at middle schools, high schools and colleges around the...
View Article3 Practical Ways To Serve High School Seniors
If you have relationships with high school seniors, here are three ways to serve and love them well.Letters Of RecommendationI still remember the words my teachers, pastors, and guidance counselors...
View ArticleA Game-Changer for Young Life Club Songs: Lyrical Slides
Written by Dan Kramp.Have you personally sunk hours into making song lyric slides for club each week? Have you copied them one stanza at a time, centered the text on each slide, copy and paste on...
View ArticleInstead of a Parent Meeting...
I'm guessing you have the same problem we do. Parents are busy and it's difficult to get them to show up to a "parent meeting" at the beginning of a new school year. We have important information we...
View Article"I Don't Want My Phone" by Sarah York
Written by Sarah York.“There’s no WAY I’m going a week without my phone.” We’ve all heard that one before… right? The first time we break the world-ending news to our high school friends that no-phones...
View ArticleClub In A Hat
Shared by Andrew "Coop" Cooper, Young Life Area Director in Fairbanks, Alaska.At leader meetings, we often take scraps of paper and write out our favorite mixers, group games and upfront games. We then...
View Article20 Ways Campaigners and Senior Leaders Can Help on Club Day
Pray!Wear a Young Life shirt to school.Invite friends who are disinterested in Jesus to club.Text all of your friends, reminding them about club.Post about club on social media.Offer to give rides to...
View ArticleCompass: A Life Changing Summer Discipleship Experience for High Schoolers
Do you have a high school friend that is ready for the next step in their faith? This summer, they can do it in Iceland! COMPASS is a month-long adventure that trains students to live out their calling...
View Article"Come With Me" by Jeramy Williams
When I was younger I wanted to go running about as much as I wanted to eat broccoli. However, as we get older we take on new activities and exercises to stay in shape, or get in shape, or try...
View ArticleTips for Hosting Club in Homes
Written by Andrew Crockett, WyldLife leader in Hendersonville, TN.Hosting club at a home is no easy task. Below are some helpful tips.Move ALL FurnitureIf you don’t want to break anything, take it out...
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