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What Teenagers In Your Youth Group Are Carrying Underneath The Surface

Youth leader talking with a teenager near an iceberg, representing what students carry beneath the surface.

Every student who walks into your youth group is carrying something you may never see. They might walk in laughing, joking, and acting like everything is fine, but underneath the surface there is a whole story you haven’t heard yet. One thing I always want every leader and every student to know is this: they […]

Foster Youth Group Community In A Superficial World

Promotional graphic reading 'Helping Teens Foster Deep Community' with the tagline 'In a Superficial World' over an image of teens hugging

We once had a student from our youth group tell us that their dog was their best friend. Now, I know that dogs are man’s best friend and all, but I don’t think this is ideal for the average teenager. Additionally, this student isn’t one who doesn’t have friends. They are one of our core, […]