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The Youth & Family Institute seeks to provide helpful articles and resources for church leaders to support the implementation our ministry framework. On this page you'll find articles written by our staff along with resources you can use and share with your church leadership. You may also find articles you'd like to utilize in your church newsletter or on your church's website. Please contact Jim LaDoux to obtain copyright permission for use of our articles in your publications. Please also let us know what information might be most helpful to you as you minister to youth and their families. All articles below have been created as downloadable PDFs.

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Resource Center Information ReadyClickGrow! Information ReadyClickGrow! Demo site
FaithChests® FaithChest® plans Free Bible Studies
FaithChest® labels Preaching & Teaching Series Prayer of the Voyageur
Definition of Effective Youth and Family Ministry    

 

 

 

Articles written by Marilyn Sharpe

Youth and Family Ministry:  What is it?   

Why do we do it? How do we begin?       

Partnering Home and Congregation

in Christian Education

Gratitude
Family Vacations Faith Milestones Time - God's Gift to Families
Family Sabbath The Hardest Topic in Parenting New Beginnings
All You Need Is Love Back to School Holy Ground
A Family-Friendly Culture . . . Could be Abundance Being in the Present
The Holidays - doing things different Everyday Love Letters Give Them a Childhood
Graduations Let Freedom Ring Celebrating Your Baptism, Every Day
Coach Villa: Pass It On Faithful Friendships,Teaching Friendships Back to School: A Passion for Lifelong Learning
Bless The Children Real Family Giving Good Gifts
More than a Children's sermon Family Bibles

God's Gift of Time: Stewardship in Families    

Epiphanies Fragile - handle with care
In it for the Long Haul Love One Another Papa - I just love that guy!
Schedules So, what are you doing for Christmas? The Gift of a Dandelion
The Gift of Church Family The Gift of May 7th The Gifts of the Magi
The Hard Anniversaries Great Kids Groceries
Faith Mothers Treasured Traditions Good Questions

 

 

Articles written by Dr. Dick Hardel

Emotional Wellness Everything Pretend but Faith Hospitality of Grace
How's Your Laugh Life In Remembrance of Me Living in Grace
Sabbath Moments The Gift of the FaithChest®

The Power of Laughter

They Gave a FaithChest®    

 

Articles written by Lyle Griner

Time to Let Peer Ministers Care

Handling Holy Stories

I Don’t Know If This Counts, But…

From Traditional Youth Ministry to Youth & Family Ministry

Successful Youth Programs Are Not About the Program.

Youth Group to Youth Ministry to Youth & Family Ministry

Youth Minister Rant    

 

Article written by Linda Staats

Passing on Faith - Milestone to Milestone    
     
     

 

Article written by Tom Schwolert

It's All About the Numbers

   
     
     

 

Article for Chip Stokes

Hill PPT    
     
     

 

Leadership Training Resources by Jim LaDoux

How Has God Shaped You Questionnaire Leadership Principles Thinking Creatively
What is Coaching Ten Questions to Ask The Change Process
The Coaching Process Meeting With a Purpose Top 30 Resources


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