Kidology.org
Since 1994 Kidology has been on the cutting edge of the
Internet equipping and encouraging those in children's
ministry. On this site you will find a wealth of help,
ideas, and best of all, encouragement!
http://kidology.org
Barna Research Group
An old standby. George Barna is still the king of cultural
research. His site has frequent updates and archived
research on many areas of culture and church ministry. Be
sure to sign up for the Barna Research Update, its very eye
opening.
http://barna.org
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Bible Gateway
A searchable concordance, using a variety of translations
and commentaries.
http://www.biblegateway.com
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Billboard Online
Billboard magazine is one of the key players in covering and
analyzing the music scene today. This website offers electronic version of the weekly magazine, including
invaluable insight and articles.
http://www.billboard.com
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C.H. Spurgeon
A collection of writings and thoughts from C.H. Spurgeon.
http://www.spurgeon.org
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Center for Disease Control
Looking for the latest in what is happening in the lives of
students from a research standpoint? The Center for Disease
Control is one of the most well respected names in research.
During “odd numbered” years the CDC does a large youth
behavior survey that is a must read.
http://www.cdc.gov
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Center for Parent and Youth
Understanding
An incredibly useful website from Walt Mueller. This site
includes statistical research, as well as links to dozens of
useful sites for everything youth culture. CPYU also does an
email update, as well as a print newsletter.
http://www.cpyu.org
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Crosswalk.com
One of the largest databases for Bible study tools
available. It contains commentaries, concordances, word
studies, customs and manners, as well as a nice sampling of
“early church fathers” writings.
http://bible.crosswalk.com
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Dare 2 Share Ministries
Packed with helpful tools for students and youth workers
alike in sharing the truth of Christ with relevance.
http://www.dare2share.org
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DCLA
DCLA website committed to being an online community for this
generation of student. Chat rooms, message boards,
resources, live updates… great site.
http://www.cafereality.org |
Every Generation Ministries
Every Generation Ministries teams with local churches to
establish ministry centers operated by national leaders in
Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South America and
the Middle East. These centers equip churches, provide
innovative leadership development training for teachers and
provide needed resources for effective ministry to children
and their families.
http://www.egmworld.org
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His Servants
A site committed to equipping and helping people grow into
the likeness of Jesus Christ! Several resources offered by
author Don Schmierer on a variety of issues such as gender,
tolerance, sexuality, friendship, & family challenges.
http://www.hisservants.com/
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John Piper/Desiring God
Ministries
The writings and ministry of John Piper, includes sermon
transcripts and weekly “fresh words”, all via email.
http://www.desiringgod.org
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Leadership Training
Ministries
Leadership Training Ministries is committed to developing
and supporting transformational youth ministries in the
Spanish speaking world. LTM and their partners equip youth,
youth leaders, parents and pastors by providing high quality
training services and resources so that together we bring
glory to God and expand His kingdom.
http://www.ltmonline.org
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National Council on Bible
Curriculum in Public Schools
Check out this website to learn how you can help bring a
state certified Bible course (elective) into public high
schools nationwide for course credit. Over 150,000 students
have taken this course in 33 states with the Bible as the
text book. This website provides some great reading and a
overview of this wonderful curriculum.
http://www.bibleinschools.net
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National Study of Youth and
Religion
A newer website launched from the University of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill. The website publishes findings
related to “the religious and spiritual lives of American
adolescents”. Definitely a website to be watched.
http://www.youthandreligion.org
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Parenting Teenagers
This website is a great source of articles, Q & A,
resources, radio interviews and more for youth workers.
http://www.parentingteenagers.org
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Sacred Gateway
An incredible online prayer journey and experience.
http://www.sacredgateway.org |
Search Institute
Another old standby in youth culture research. Search
Institute has great links, as well as findings released from
their extensive research of children and teenagers.
http://search-institute.org |
Simply Youth Minstry
A great site for youth workers full of resources and
downloads to help you in your ministry to youth whether you
are a veteran or a volunteer. This is the site for Purpose
Driven Youth Ministry.
http://www.simplyyouthministry.com
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The Academy
Resources and training for helping students communicate the
gospel to this generation, great focus on Biblical
apologetics. This is the wave of the future.
http://theacademysite.org |
True Lies
Phil Chalmers' ministry, True Lies, will open your eyes,
ears, and heart to the music industry in the 21st Century.
True Lies presentations and their website will talk to you
about every area of teen entertainment, give you some tips
on how to approach this topic with your own children, and
students you work with, and at the end, will give you some
action steps to take action in your home, school, community,
or America at large.
http://www.truelies.org
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Youth World
Youth World exists to identify, teach and equip leaders to
impact young people and families to be disciples of Jesus
Christ. Based in Quito, Ecuador, Youth World International
was founded in 1994 to impact Latin America and the world by
reaching young people with the life-saving Gospel of Jesus
Christ.
http://www.youthworld.org.ec
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