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As a part of a series that draws connections between Growing Young and Seven Practices, we look at how

Body image is a constant struggle for many people, especially teenagers. This conversation starter is designed to help you think about how to talk with teens, both boys and girls, about how they see themselves and assuring them they were created by a loving God.

This devotion about our identity reminds us that God is clear about how He sees us no matter what.

Whether minor or major, chronic health issues can impact a teen’s ability to participate in youth programming and even impair their relational support of other youth. Youth leaders need to be prepared to assess regularly and make plans to keep every Bible study, event, trip and meal something which keeps youth healthy both spiritually and physically.

In this devotion we are reminded that no matter what we face or how we feel about ourselves, we can be sure that nothing will ever change God’s love toward us.

As a part of a series that draws connections between Growing Young and Seven Practices, we look at how Growing Young's Jesus’ Message connected to 7 Practices Engaged Parents, Deeply Understanding Their Baptismal Faith, and Warmth, Challenge and Grace

Too often, teens chase hollow promises of self-identity in social media, popular causes, or hot-button trends. It is an identity grounded in Christ, however, that gives one a deep sense of peace, as well as the ability to navigate challenges, pains, and sorrows. In this four part study study young people will explore who they are, what purpose God has in store for them, and how they can cling to these truths when facing an inevitable world of crisis and change.

As a part of a series that draws connections between Growing Young and Seven Practices, we look at how Growing Young's Empathy Today connects to 7 Practices Warmth, Challenge and Grace and Engaged Parents

Every youth ministry program needs to change, but how do you know it’s time to change? How do you know if ministries are working? Or if they aren’t and need to change? This article gives three ways for you to assess your youth ministry in order to help identify places for healthy growth.

Outreach is an essential component of youth ministry, although we sometimes neglect to emphasize why or how we should use it. This piece is designed to help youth leaders think about how they along with their teens share the love of Jesus with others.