Josh Griffin

Josh Griffin is high school pastor at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA. He’s the co-counder of DownloadYouthMinistry.com and host of the Youth Ministry Garage Podcast. He's authored more than 20 youth ministry resources and is the author of "99 Thoughts for Small Group Leaders" with Doug Fields. Josh is a father of 4 who speaks a little, podcasts a little, Twitters a bit, and blogs a lot. You can find him at DownloadYouthMinistry.com!

Church Youth Program Outline: Tips for Planning Youth Worship

No one-size-fits-all church youth program outline exists. But I believe the perfect order exists for youth worship.

Youth Ministry Don’ts: 18 Tips for Newbies (and Longtimers Too!)

Youth ministry don’ts are full of wisdom. Check out these 18 tips about what NOT to do!

Small Group Conversation Starters: 100 Prompts for Youth Ministry

Small group conversation starters are a great way to engage teens. Check out all these youth ministry icebreakers!

Weekend Youth Group Benefits: 4 Reasons We Meet on Sundays

What are some weekend youth group benefits? Learn 4 reasons your youth ministry should meet on Sundays.

Sermon Topics for Youth: 40 Series Ideas To Spark Great Teen Talks

Coming up with new sermon topics for youth can be challenging. So we’ve collected dozens of ideas for teen messages!

Planning a Youth Ministry Calendar: Tips for Looking Ahead

Planning a youth ministry calendar is easier when you begin with the big picture. Learn tips to plan ahead!

Youth Group Games: 3 Go-to Games Your Teens Will Love

Need some quick youth group games? When time is short, what do you do? Chances are, you pull out an old standby that works time and time again. Here are 3 easy, classic youth group games.

How to Plan a Church Youth Program in 7 Easy Steps

Planning a youth worship service goes more smoothly when you stick to a routine. Follow these 7 easy steps to help you master how to plan a church youth program..

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