As of April, 2009, movie trailers/previews no longer need to be acceptable for all audiences. Read this article to learn more.

Here's a helpful interview with Scot McKnight, a New Testament scholar, about reading and understanding the Bible.

The_Bible_Doesnt_Say_That.pdf

This is a great resource for understanding youth culture with resources to help you build your relationships with your adolescents and their friends. Check it out!

Engage Newsletter.pdf

May 2009 This is a monthly newsletter published by Group with information about the world of teenagers, discussion prompts, and media reviews. For newsletters from past months, please contact Brian at brian@bethesdalutheran.org.

ParentLink0509.pdf

Walt Mueller from CPYU has written two excellent articles about the significance of marketing schemes in today's society, the impact advertising has on youth in particular, and what we can do about it. Please take a moment to read these important articles. Read Part 1 by clicking here.

Walt Mueller from CPYU has written two excellent articles about the significance of marketing schemes in today's society, the impact advertising has on youth in particular, and what we can do about it. Please take a moment to read these important articles. Read Part 2 by clicking here.

Check out this article about a new Barna research project.  Brian has the book; contact him, if you'd like to look at it.

Bethesda Middle School Ministries has purchased 2 copies of FamilyLife's Passport2Purity Resource Kit for you to borrow for getaways with your children.  Read on to learn more about the specific topics included or for links to the FamilyLife online store.

A featured article from CPYU to help get your family talking...

Teens worldwide are sharing their lives with strangers online as part of one of the fastest-growing segments of the Internet: online diaries and journals. Use the approach provided below to discover the online world of the teens you know and love.