Brad M. Griffin

Because "Nice" is not enough. Most typical youth ministries today produce nice, obedient kids who behave themselves—and then leave the church and the faith. Even those who remain struggle to extend their own faith beyond youth group. They seem like "good kids," but their lives and decisions...

Today's teenagers are the most anxious, creative, and diverse generation in history - which can make it hard for us to relate. And while every teenager is a walking bundle of questions, three rise above the rest: Who am I? Where do I fit? What difference can I make? Young people struggle to find...

Many of the statistics you read about teenagers and faith can be alarming. Recent studies show that 40-50 percent of kids who are connected to a youth group throughout their senior year will fail to stick with their faith in college. As youth workers are pouring their time and energy into the...