The Center for Youth and Leadership

The CYL is on the front lines of developing new and creative ideas for student ministry. We exist to help you be the most prepared to live out your calling. We also want to serve you by providing some of the best services that you can offer the people your ministry impacts.

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Teenage smokers are off alcohol in adulthood

"This study provides evidence that the developing adolescent brain is susceptible to the actions of nicotine and that the ... Edit

Is this adolescent rebellion or something else?

One source of this powerful stereotype is exaggeration in books and movies, and descriptions of troubled adolescents. It’s as ... Edit

Pot & Alcohol use rises among teens

"The connection between drug use and mental health is definitely there," he says. "For instance, data shows that kids who have ... Edit

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Riddle Me This?

To the one who solves the riddle, you win this week’s prize (the prize is also a mystery)! After someone solves the riddle, I ... Edit

Brag on them

This weekend my son Riley had the privilege of singing in the regional honor choir for the American Choral Directors ... Edit

Idol Breakfast

Last week I had the rare privilege to sit and talk with Phil Stacey during breakfast at a meeting we were at together. Phil ... Edit