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How to Teach a Deeper Bible Study to Teens

Too often, we teach without giving the historical context of the book or passage.

4 Keys to Starting Your Youth Ministry From Scratch

Starting a youth ministry from scratch is no easy task.

What Matters Most to Students

Our integrity to speak about leadership is rooted in us being healthy, rooted leaders at the local church level working in the trenches.

Fathers Need to Stop Stealing From Their Kids

There’s a crime wave going on in your neighborhood—possibly even in your own home.

Who to Avoid in Your Youth Ministry

One skill you need in youth ministry is avoidance.

How to Address Student Bullying

Parents must monitor their students online.

4 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Message

You pour your time and energy into every single message you write.

How to Handle Confrontation in Ministry

Confrontation seems to always rear it’s ugly when you least expect it.

4 Indispensable Qualities of Staff Pastors

Each staff member should work hard to be able to cast the vision of their senior leadership and inspire others along the way.

How to Make Your Youth Ministry More Relational

You can’t make changes to make your youth ministry more relational if you don’t know what needs to change.

8 Essential Items for Launching a New Ministry Calendar

Ministry calendars are the glue that holds us together.

7 Things That Should Be Covered in Your Volunteer Training

When a new volunteer starts in our ministry, what do we consider basic training?

How to Know Your Breaking Point in Ministry

No matter what your breaking point is, it’s important to recognize it before it sends you down a regrettable path.

The Most Important (and Often Forgotten) Thing After an Event

One of the most important things you can do at the end of a youth ministry event is compile a list of people that you need to thank!

6 Tips for New Youth Pastors

Teams always get more work done than individuals.

How to Respond When Your Plans Are Changed

Knowing how to adapt to change may mean the difference in a meaningful experience for your students and a missed opportunity.

Is There a Corporate Ladder in Youth Ministry?

What is the top of the youth ministry world?

How to Build a Crowd in Your Ministry

Build a crowd by building your communication strategy.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

Articles for Youth Leaders