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Aaaaagh! I'm getting OLD!!!

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

While the world fights against aging, this article shows how to live together as God's people of all different ages. It shows that aging should not be an enemy, but embraced as a gift of God for the good of the church and the youth. In God's kingdom this generational conflict should not exist.

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The Position of the Youth in the Sermon

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  • P. D. J. Buijs

What place do the youth have in the sermon? This article engages with this question, indicating they ought to be addressed.

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Family Visitation: Also for the Young

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  • H. Hofman

Why is family visitation important? It is a means of giving spiritual care. This article explains the place of the youth in the church and the need for home visits to the young people. It also looks at issues to discuss with them during home visitation.

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The Terrific Teens Warning: Tots become Teenagers. It’s Reason to Rejoice

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  • Colin Spragg

Adolescence should not be seen as a problem to solve or a stage to get through. It is a gift to the youth, parents, and the church. Make it a time to grow in wisdom and maturity while enjoying the goodness of the Creator. This is what this article suggests.

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The Importance of Catechism Instruction

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  • Anthony A. Hoekema

This article emphasizes the importance of catechetical instruction of the youth. A catechism is a valuable tool that helps believers become grounded in church doctrine.

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Communicating with Parents

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  • Wilbur G. Bruinsma

This article looks to offer youth a perspective on communicating with parents. It explains that parents have a God-given authority over their children, they also have wisdom, and they are sinners. These are things that teenagers and young people should remember in their communication with their parents.

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Teaching the Truth that Brings Salvation

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  • Arjan J. de Visser

How can young people be taught to know the Lord? This article shows that such teaching to the youth must depend on God, be based on God’s Word, and make use of the means God provides—home, church, and school.

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Does the Church Have a Problem with Its Older Youth?

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  • Bas Luiten

This article paints a contrasts between the world of youth during the week and on a Sunday at church. It shows how young people struggle to fit in the church, and how the church can take steps to get the young people engaged.

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Bible Study: Did We Learn Something...?

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  • Othniel Cressy

Leading a youth Bible study in such a way that everyone is engaged and learning can be challenging. Crucial to the success of the Bible study is the character and approach of the leader. This article discusses the challenges faced in group Bible study, and how to deal with them.

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Youth Ministry and the Family

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  • Lawrence W. Bilkes

There is a danger in youth ministry that it may isolate youth from the family and the congregation. Instead, effective youth ministry should connect the youth with family, church, and community.

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The Officebearer and Young People

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  • H. Folkers

Officebearers can face challenges in working with the youth of the church. This article looks at the nature of such challenges, and proposes a way in which those challenges can be faced. Elders should be able to help young people in their life of serving the Lord.

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Freedom Found in the Fishbowl

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  • Garry Eriks

Man is only free when he lives in obedience to God. Outside of this obedience is death. However, this is not what the devil wants you to believe. In this article the author shows the deception of sin, and how one becomes a slave to sin. The author encourages youth to learn the path of sin and to stay far from it, so that they can live their life in true freedom in Christ.

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Peer Pressure

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  • Martin VanderWal

Peer pressure can be viewed in two ways: negative pressure that leads one to disobey God, and positive pressure that leads one to obey God. This article encourages positive peer pressure among Christian young people. Church youth should encourage each other to pursue holiness.

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To Go or Not to Go?

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  • Martin VanderWal

God creates opportunities for us which we must be diligent in using. We must be stewards of the gifts and opportunities God has given us, and use them for the benefit of others. The knowledge of this should encourage every Christian young person to participate in youth Bible studies and meetings. In this way we will defeat the enemy.

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Strength of Youth

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  • Martin VanderWal

Youth is associated with strength and energy. However, if not used well this strength can be destructive. The author of this article highlights the need for self-control, godliness, and using this strength for the service of God.

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Biblical Youth Ministry

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  • Brian Gilley

This article shows that two things are often missing in youth ministry: biblical teaching and authority, and integration of youth into the church. Consumer culture and the desire to entertain young people have clouded these two important ingredients.

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An Investment That Pays - The Importance of Christian Camps and Conferences for Young People

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  • Alison de Jong

Sending young people to youth camps and conferences is a good investment. In this way youth can be exposed to faithful teaching of scripture and Christian role models.

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The "Ifi" Cations of Youth Ministry

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  • Johnathan Keenan

This article addresses three main problems experienced by an individual in his work with youth: authority, amusement, and apathy. 

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Sabotage

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  • Eric Kampen

This article looks at some challenges at youth Bible study meetings.

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Relevant Gospel Contours For Ministry To Students In A Postmodern Context

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  • Eric M. Moulton

Postmodernism has had an effect on youth ministry. The author of this article calls for new ways of reaching out to young people and of doing youth ministry. The focus of this article is on the concepts of individuality and community, death of absolute truth and metanarrative, and how the church can counter this in youth ministry.

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A Challenge to Our Youth

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  • John A. Haverland

This article shows the youth what it means to be a Christian in today's world.

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The Confessions of an (Occasionally) Frustrated Teacher

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  • Bill Crawford

This article is about teaching youth Bible study classes. The author looks at relevance, relationships, responsibility and reliance when being a teacher of the youth.

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Putting Youth Back into the Ministry

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  • Philip G. Ryken

This article is about youth and the congregation/church. The spiritual gifts and service of young people are discussed, as well as Acts 2:17.

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Daniel 1 – Hell Hopes to Overpower the Church

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  • D. Grutter

This article on Daniel 1 is about the antithesis of church and world, and our youth and the attack of Satan.

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From Generation to Generation We Will Recount Thy Praise

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  • Jack Moesker

This article is about parenting teenagers. The author looks at faith and unbelief with youth, the importance of communication, openness and truth in our parenting, and the importance of a good example.

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Young People Know Best

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  • Rob A. Schouten

This article is about the wisdom of the youth and the youth's relationship with their parents. The author also focuses on the fifth commandment.

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Why Catechism?

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  • Barrett L. Gritters

This article is about catechism and teaching the youth of the church. The author looks at the purpose of catechizing the youth.

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Martin Luther Addresses Youth

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  • Ronald L. Cammenga

"Luther knew people because he knew himself." This article is about Luther's pastoral care, specifically to the youth. The author also discusses the fifth commandment and the education of the youth.

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Danger Ahead!

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  • Eric Kampen

This article is about the journey into young adulthood and the dangers connected with this period of transition from youth into adulthood.

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Who does the Catechizing?

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article is about catechism for the youth, and whose task it is to do the catechizing. The author looks at the responsibility of the parents and the officers of the church in this regard.

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Catechesis: Cutting Edge Technique

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  • Eric Kampen

This article is about catechesis, and the importance of teaching doctrine to the youth of the church.

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Transformation - Whose Job is It?

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  • Derek Stoffels

This article is about Christian change (transformation) of the youth and the place a Christian school has in really changing young people's lives.

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Daniel 1 - The Four Teenaged Reformers

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  • Richard Aasman

In this article on Daniel 1, the author discusses the attacks of Satan on the youth, and youth and the reformation of the church.

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Ecclesiastes 11:9 - Make the most of the life He gives

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article on Ecclesiastes 11:9 is about a Christian enjoyment of life, specifically for the youth.

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      • Equality and Discrimination
      • Race and Racism
      • Nationalism and Patriotism
      • Judicial System
      • Capital Punishment
      • Crime and Punishment
      • Social welfare
      • Social gospel
    • Political Ethics
      • Government - Role and Responsibility
      • Democracy
      • Civil Disobedience and Revolution
      • State and Church Relationship
      • War and Peace
      • Terrorism
      • Pacifism
      • Genocide
      • Nuclear Weapons
      • Interrogation and Torture
      • Refugees and Genocide
      • Political involvement
    • Christ and Culture
    • Bioethics
      • Bioethics (General)
      • Genetic Engineering
      • Cloning
      • Reproductive Technologies
      • Prenatal Diagnosis
      • Contraception
      • Surrogate Father/Mother
    • Medical ethics
      • Medical Ethics (General)
      • Health
      • Illness
      • Disabilities
      • Health Care
      • Forgoing and Withdrawing Treatment
      • Organ Donation and Transplantation
      • Definition of Death
      • Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide and Letting Die
      • Abortion
      • Sterilization
      • Late Miscarriage & Stillbirth
      • Epidemics
    • Beauty and Arts (General)
    • Appearance
    • Visual Arts
    • Music
    • Drama and Cinema
    • Food and Food Consumption
    • Media and Censorship
    • Recreation and entertainment
    • Sabbath and Sunday
    • Speech and Communication
    • Sport
    • Time Consumption and Priorities
    • Other topics
  • Spirituality & Godliness
    • Fear of the Lord & Godliness
    • Spiritual exercises
    • Means of grace
    • Prayer
      • Prayer - General
      • Intercession
      • God answering prayers
      • Practice of prayer
      • Bodily posture in prayer
      • Private prayer
    • The Lord's Prayer
      • Lord's prayer - General
      • Beginning and Conclusion of Lord's prayer
      • First petition - Hallowed your Name
      • Second petition - Your Kingdom come
      • Third petition - Your will be done
      • Fourth petition - Give us today our daily bread
      • Fifth petition - Forgive us our debts
      • Sixth petition - And lead us not into temptation
    • Fasting
    • Meditation
    • Singing
    • Listening to sermons
    • Personal Devotions (General)
    • Reading of Spiritual Literature
    • Family worship
    • Preparation for home visitation
    • Christ and the new life
    • Personal relationship with God
    • Walking with God
    • Spiritual warfare & struggle against sin
      • Spiritual warfare (General)
      • Struggle against Temptation
      • Living with Hope
      • Desertion by God
      • Place of sin in the believer's life
      • Spiritual growth and backsliding
    • Sanctification of the whole life
    • Spirituality and experience
    • Gratitude
    • Different Fruit of the Holy Spirit
    • Blessedness
    • Different Fruit of the flesh
    • Heavenly mindedness
    • Joy in the Lord
    • History of Spirituality
  • Worship & Liturgy
    • Principles of Worship
      • Principles of Worship (General)
      • Worship as Communion with the Triune God
      • Worship as Communion with the People of God (General)
      • Worship as Gathering and Communion of the Local Church
      • Worship as Communion with Young and Old
      • Worship as Communion with the Church of all Ages and Places
    • Elements of the worship service
      • Liturgy - General
      • Call to worship and Salutation
      • Confessing of sin and assurance of pardon
      • Praise in music and song (General)
      • Public Prayer
      • Scripture reading
      • Preaching (place in worship service)
      • Gifts and offerings
      • Corporate confession of faith
      • The Amen
      • Sacraments in the worship service
      • Benediction
    • Different Liturgies
    • Church music
      • Character and principles of church music
      • Musical instruments
      • Musicians
      • Psalms as songs
      • Hymns
      • Church choir
      • History of church music
    • Liturgical year
      • Liturgical year (General)
      • Christmas
      • Good Friday
      • Easter Sunday
      • Ascension Day
      • Pentecost
    • Church architecture
  • Church Leadership and Offices
    • Church leadership (General)
    • Offices - General
    • Pastor/Preacher - General
    • Pastor/Preacher - Qualifications
    • Pastor/Preacher - Task
    • Pastor and his wife and family
    • Theological Training
    • Elder - General
    • Elder - Qualifications
    • Elder - Task
    • Deacon - General
    • Deacon - Qualifications
    • Deacon - Task
  • Preaching
    • Principles of Preaching
    • Preaching (General)
      • Preaching, election and the free offer of the gospel
    • Purpose and Function of Preaching
    • Types of Preaching
    • Preaching Method and Sermon Preparation Process
    • Sermon Evaluation
    • History of Preaching
    • Preaching style and delivery
    • Steps for making a sermon
  • Pastoral care
    • Principles of Pastorate
    • House Visitation
    • Confidentiality
    • Psychology
    • Care in Abuse and Neglect
      • Spiritual Abuse
      • Abuse - General
      • Sexual Abuse - General
      • Child Sexual Abuse
      • Clergy Sexual Abuse
      • Spousal Abuse
      • Elder Abuse
      • Emotional and Verbal Abuse
      • Ministry to Abusers
    • Care in Addictions
    • Care in Conflict and Bad Relations
    • Care in Depression
    • Care in Self-Esteem and Inferiority
    • Care in Anger
    • Care in Anxiety
    • Care in Crisis
    • Care in Psychological illnesses
    • Care in Autism
    • Care in Loneliness
    • Care in Aging
    • Care in the Dying Process
    • Care in Grief
    • Care in Burial Practices
    • Care in Honouring and Grieving the Dead
    • Care with Last Will and Testament
    • Care in Suicide
    • Other themes of Pastorate
  • Youth ministry and catechism
    • Principles of Youth ministry
    • Material for Youth ministry and catechism
      • In Thy Hands Children Material
        • In Thy Hands Part 2
        • In Thy Hands Part 1
    • Public profession of faith
  • Church Government
    • General Principles of Church government
    • Church Order
      • Purpose and observance of the Church order
      • Offices
      • Church Assemblies - General
      • Church Assemblies - Consistory
      • Oversight of doctrine and worship
      • Church Discipline
      • No Lording
    • Different systems of Church government
    • Church government and civil government
  • History & Church History
    • Church history - General
      • Historical writing
    • Church history - Early Church
      • Cyprian
      • Constantine the Great
      • Council of Nicea
      • Basil the Great
      • Cyril of Alexandria
      • Didache
      • Gregory of Nazianzus
      • Ignatius of Antioch
      • Irenaeus of Lyons
      • Clement of Alexandria
      • John Chrysostom
      • Athanasius
      • Augustine
      • Jerome
      • Early Church (general)
      • John of Damascus
      • Justin Martyr
      • Marcion
      • Melito of Sardis
      • Origen
      • Patrick of Ireland
      • Polycarp
      • Tertullian
    • Church history - Middle Ages
    • Church history - Reformation
      • Theodore Beza
      • Renaissance
      • Reformation in The Netherlands
      • Ulrich Zwingli
      • Zacharius Ursinus
      • William Tyndale
      • Reformation in Germany
      • Reformation in France
      • Hugh Latimer
      • John a Lasco
      • Reformation (General)
      • John Calvin
      • Philipp Melanchthon
      • John Knox
      • Martin Luther
      • Reformation in Eastern Europe
      • Heinrich Bullinger
      • Peter Vermigli
      • Reformation in England
      • Guido de Bres
    • Modern Church History
      • Church history - North America
      • Church history - Oceania
      • Church history - South America
      • Church history - Asia
      • Church history - Africa
      • Church history - Europe
    • Different theologies
      • Roman Catholic
      • Evangelical
      • Charismatic theology
      • Reformed
      • Five points of Calvinism
  • Defending the faith (Apologetics)
  • Mission & Evangelism
    • Biblical Basis of Missions
    • Missions and Evangelism
    • God as Missionary God
    • Missions as Work of God
    • Missions and the Glory of God
    • The Great Commission
    • Missions and local church
    • Missions and every believer
    • Church growth
    • The Missionary
    • The Mission Board
    • The Sending Church
    • Missions and Money
    • Short-term Missions
    • Mission Training
    • Missions to Children and Youth
    • Different Mission Approaches
    • Trends in Missions
    • History of Missions
    • Missionary and Culture
    • Missionary and Politics
    • Missions - Word and Deed
    • Missions and the Social Gospel
    • Mission, election and the free offer of the gospel
    • The Message in Missions
    • Mission and the Point of Contact
    • Prayer and Missions
    • The Mission Encounter
    • Boldness in Missions
    • Material to use in Missions
    • Missions and the New Convert
    • Worship in the Mission Field
  • Other religions
    • Relationship between Christianity and other religions
    • Jehovah's Witnesses
    • Islam
    • Judaism
    • Cults
    • New Age
    • Atheism
    • African Traditional Religions
    • Other religions (General)
    • Sects (General)
  • Faith & Science
    • Faith & Science (General)
    • Evolution
  • Philosophy & Culture
Christ is not truly Lord in man’s heart till Scripture has been made Lord of his mind and conscience J. I. Packer
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