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Churches are losing both members and vitality as increasing numbers of young people disengage. Based on groundbreaking research with over 250 of the nation's leading congregations, Growing Young provides a strategy any church can use to involve and retain teenagers and young adults. It profiles innovative churches that are engaging 15- to 29-year-olds and as a result are growing - spiritually, emotionally, missionally, and numerically.

If you're tired of youth ministry that fails to change lives, it's time to change youth ministry. Building on two decades of the Fuller Youth Institute's work and incorporating extensive new research and interviews, Faith Beyond Youth Group identifies the reasons youth ministry often flops both short-term and long-term, and offers five ways adult youth leaders can cultivate character for a lifetime of growing closer to Jesus rather than drifting away.

In this book, which is based on new landmark research from the Fuller Youth Institute and combines in-depth interviews with data from 1,200 diverse teenagers, Kara Powell and Brad M. Griffin offer pastors, youth leaders, mentors, and parents practical and proven conversations and connections that help teenagers answer their three biggest questions and reach their full potential.

In Sticky Faith, the team at FYI presents youth workers with both a theological/philosophical framework and practical programming ideas that develop long-term faith in teenagers. Each chapter presents a summary of FYI’s quantitative and qualitative research, along with the implications of this research, including program ideas suggested and tested by youth ministries nationwide. This resource will give youth pastors what they need to help foster a faith that sticks with all the teenagers in their group long after they’ve left the youth room.

Welcome to "Iceman and Coach"—your "Sports 101" guide to everything happening on and off the field. Join hosts Matt "Iceman" Frates and Brad "Coach" Powell as they break down the biggest stories in sports. This show is for everyone, from die-hard enthusiasts to casual fans seeking to deepen their understanding of the games they love. Every week, we explore the nuances of sports in a way that’s engaging and accessible, making complex topics relatable and fun. Dive into our community where we celebrate the spirit of sports and learn together. Here, every voice matters, and we’re all part ...

The internet doesn’t reward expertise. It rewards noise.😱 That’s why so many real experts stay hidden online while the loudest, less experienced voices grab all the attention.🫠 The usual fixes, posting more, chasing trends, outsourcing your voice, only make you blend in, not stand out.You don’t need more content, you need more trust.And the best way to earn it is by turning your lived expertise into authentic, relatable video that makes you the most known & trusted authority in your field.❌ This is not a podcast about how to grow your social media following.❌ This is not a ...

Dive into the latest action with Braves Talk, the go-to podcast for all things Bradley University men’s basketball. Join the Iceman Matt Frates, the Coach Brad Powell, and the OG Rick Powell every week as they bring you game breakdowns, player insights, and the inside scoop on the Braves. From in-depth analysis to stories from the fans, Braves Talk is the ultimate way to stay connected to Bradley hoops. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to the game, there’s something here for everyone who bleeds Bradley red. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3...