Articles for Youth Leaders
Articles for Youth Leaders
Youth Lessons on Sin: How to Answer Kids’ Sticky Questions
Teenagers ask tough questions, which makes youth ministry immensely rewarding yet also challenging. Lately I've felt especially challenged when teaching youth lessons on sin
Articles for Youth Leaders
Late Pickup: How to Handle Tardy Parents at Ministry Events
In your youth ministry, how do you handle late pickup by parents? Check out these suggestions for that tricky but common dilemma.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Night Games for Youth: Light Up Your Next Teen Gathering
Youth group games provide loads of laughs, help teens bond, and can even yield important lessons. When you’re meeting in the evening, break out some fun, fast-paced night games for youth.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Cliques in Church Youth Groups: 7 Steps to Include All Teens
Cliques are the enemy of healthy community and faith growth. Use these 7 steps to avoid cliques in church youth groups.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Youth Ministry Statistics Show Signs of Hope, Need for Revival
Don't be discouraged about youth ministry statistics and challenges. Instead, prepare for revival and equip students to share the Gospel!
Articles for Pastors
Youth Ministry Is Serious Business, So Please Pay Attention, Pastors
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.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Youth Group Conversation Starters: 35 Topics to Get Teens Talking
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.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Youth Ministry Is Being Reshaped by These 10 Important Trends
What will youth ministry look like in the years to come? Here are 10 predictions about trends for the field of student ministry.