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The State of Youth Ministry: How Churches Reach Today’s Teens - and What Parents Think about It‍

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Publisher: a Barna Report produced in partnership with Youth Specialties and YouthWorks

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Youth ministry is one of the most important ministries in every church. The research The State of Youth Ministry: How Churches Reach Today’s Teens--and What Parents Think about It is the report of the findings of three nationwide studies among youth pastors, senior pastors, and parents of teens. This research commissioned by Youth Specialities and Youth Works covered several topics, such as what parents are looking for in a church youth program, how the church leaders define the purpose and priorities of youth ministry, some specific activities, events, and learning opportunities that churches offer to youth, and the biggest challenges churches are facing about youth ministry today.

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Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders‍

Author: Petitfils, Roy
Publisher: Ave Maria Press

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Stress and anxiety arise at different stages of life journey. Adults have stress. Children have stress. Teenagers also have stress that affects their mental health. All parents, pastors, and youth leaders are committed to protecting and safeguarding the mental health of the next generation. In Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, the author gives readers the knowledge, courage, and tools they need to step in and make a difference for teens in crisis. We should be aware of what it's like to be an addicted, depressed teenager, filled with self-loathing and desperate for help. Using personal life lessons and expertise gleaned from more than twenty-five years in youth ministry and private practice as a licensed counselor, the author teaches parents, pastors, and youth leaders what they need to know about mental health issues among America's youth. Whether teens need help coping with healthy levels of stress or face persistent, more serious problems with anxiety and depression, the book will help readers in their lives get comfortable with stepping in. Teens need help. Are you ready to help?

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Putting an X through Anxiety: Breaking Free from the Grip of Fear and Stress‍

Author: Giglio, Louie
Publisher: Passion Publishing

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The journey into the valley of stress and anxiety is not fun. People with anxiety may feel threatened, taunted, intimidated, incapacitated, and even lost hope. The causes of anxiety are complicated and it usually comes with panic, worry, fear, and dread. There are spiritual, mental, physical, emotional, genetic, and circumstantial factors that can cause us to fall into the grip of depression which pulls us away from those we love and shutters our ability to deal with everyday life. For many, anxiety is a powerful giant wanting to trap you in darkness and defeat; however, there is always hope in the light of God. In the book Putting an X through Anxiety: Breaking Free from the Grip of Fear and Stress, the author shares both practical and spiritual ways to deal with stress and anxiety and to live in life of victory. With encouragement and hope, this book will also equip you with the cross of Jesus as your strongest weapon against anxiety.

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Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose‍

Author: Lyons, Rebekah
Publisher: Zondervan

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How often have you found yourself trapped in fear? Feelings of unworthiness? Rejection? Loneliness? Depression? And isolation? The author of the book Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose wants to remind you that God makes a way of escape. Not only that, but He promises a life of abundance – a rich life – not just an escape from negative cycles. Anxiety and loneliness are on the rise, and a high percentage of the population around the world experience physical symptoms of stress on a regular basis. We feel pressure chasing careers, family, security, and keeping up. We worry about health, politics, and many other complexities we can't control. Eventually, we find our minds spinning, trying to cope or manage a low hum of anxiety, unlike anything we've ever experienced. But Rebekah reminds us that it doesn't have to stay this way. The author draws from her own battle with depression and anxiety to share a pathway to establish several life-giving rhythms that quiet inner chaos and make room for you to flourish. You deserve to break the cycle of anxiety, restore balance in your chaotic life, and most importantly, have peace from God inside you.

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The Emotionally Intelligent Teen: Skills to Help You Deal with What You Feel, Build Stronger Relationships, and Boost Self-Confidence‍

Author: McNally, Melanie
Publisher: Instant Help

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Emotional intelligence is the ability to notice one’s own and other people’s emotions, to be able to tell the difference between emotions and label them appropriately, and to use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior. Emotional intelligence is made up of three components – emotional awareness, self-regulation, and interpersonal skills. Learning emotional intelligence is important and useful; however, it is not a traditional subject in school. Many teens struggle to balance their emotions and manage stress and the good news is that you are now aware of it. Knowing that emotional intelligence closely related to one’s mental health and this book can help. In The Emotionally Intelligent Teen: Skills to Help You Deal with What You Feel, Build Stronger Relationships, and Boost Self-Confidence, the author offers effective tools to help you cultivate emotional intelligence to identify and express your emotions in healthy ways. You’ll gain a greater understanding of the connection between your emotions and your behavior, learn how to stay calm during stressful or anxiety provoking situations, and discover tips to help you manage conflict with your friends, family, teachers, or anyone in your life.