Dennis Beckner
Dennis Beckner has served in youth ministry leadership for Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA since 1999. Dennis is a contributor and speaker to youth training events, writing projects and other engagements. Contact him at his blog, VolunteerYouthMinistry.com.
Articles for Youth Leaders
God’s Will for My Life: Help Teens Discover Their Purpose
Many teenagers are asking, "What is God's will for my life?" Young people want to know their purpose on this earth. How will you answer teenagers' questions about God's plan for their life?
Youth Leaders Blogs
Celebrate Recovery for Youth: How This Program Helps Students
Is Celebrate Recovery for youth? Discover the many ways this program offers hope and healing for junior high and high school students.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Where a First-Time Bible Reader Should Start
How to answer when first-time Bible readers asks you where to start reading the Scriptures.
Articles for Youth Leaders
The Problem With Summer Camp
Find out more about the problem with summer camp. #summercamp #youthmin #stumin #parentingteens
Articles for Youth Leaders
Students and Sin: Are We Teaching the Wrong Way?
Though well-intentioned, are our approaches to students and sin actually creating the wrong outcomes?
Articles for Youth Leaders
Straightening the Cookies: How to Be Fully Present With Students
Am I focusing on "straightening the cookies" and missing opportunities to be fully present with students waiting for my attention?
Articles for Youth Leaders
Why Student Ministers Matter
A student writes a letter that shows why youth ministers do what they do.
Articles for Youth Leaders
The Key to Making Your Lessons Stick
A simple way to get your students to internalize the Gospel.
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