Articles for Youth Leaders

If you're a pastor, youth leader or parent, please take youth ministry and teenagers seriously. The right kind of youth ministry is necessary now more than ever.

The ability to facilitate deeper relationships is a core skill in youth ministry. Deeper relationships typically begin with conversations, so leaders must learn to initiate them. That’s why we love lists of youth group conversation starters.

What will youth ministry look like in the years to come? Here are 10 predictions about trends for the field of student ministry.

Unfortunately, parents and youth leaders in the digital age must be aware of the need to combat porn. That's because it's prevalent online and on teenagers' phones.

Youth ministry is often dismissed as something less than strategic in far too many churches.

Because relationships are such a big part of adolescence, youth lessons on relationships are always needed. From friendships to romantic pairings to a relationship with God, teens have relationships on the brain—and heart.

Youth ministry volunteers are the lifeblood of a working program. Whether they're leading a small group or in charge of donuts, these ministry teammates are essential. Learn how to find and keep them!

Christians need to ponder some important questions about gaming culture and social media.