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Youth Group Lessons on Identity: The Value of Teens Belonging

Youth group lessons on identity reveal the importance of belonging. Teens and preteens want to know they matter. Discover expert insights about how you can build identity and belonging in your group.

Planning and Organizing Parent-Teacher Meeting Events at Church

Planning and organizing parent-teacher meeting opportunities is essential in youth ministry. Parents of teens need guidance and support!

Prom Alternatives: Why Your Youth Group Should Offer Teens Options

Why do today's teens need prom alternatives? Because prom isn't for everyone. Discover one youth minister's perspective on providing prom alternatives for kids in your church and community.

Outdoor Games for Teenagers: Oodles of Outside Youth Activities

Outdoor games for teenagers are in high demand when warm weather arrives. Active games get kids moving, build bonds, and often tie into lesson points. Try these youth group games with your teenagers!

If You Feed Them They Will Come: Nurture Teens at Your Church

If you feed them they will come. That applies to spiritual food too. Check out this youth minister's thoughts on nourishing teens with God's Word.

How to Build a Friendship: 6 Relationship Tips for Youth Ministry

Knowing how to build a friendship with teens has never been more critical. Today's young people are increasingly isolated, but youth ministers have opportunities to develop life-changing relationships with kids.

Rhett and Link Controversy: Lessons From the YouTubers’ Deconstruction

The Rhett and Link controversy has people asking how to respond when high-profile influencers question or discard their Christian beliefs.

Sermon Sabotage: 10 Ways to Ruin a Message for Teens (or Adults)

Maximize your sermon prep time and watch out for these 10 ways to ruin a youth message.

Teens Ministries: A Look at Kids Taking the Leadership Reins

Teens ministries aren't limited to adults ministering to teenagers. Youth ministry also can mean teens are ministering to other people, living out their faith.

4 Keys To Launching a Gospel Movement

Since I was 11, I’ve dreamed about a sweeping Gospel movement, led by a generation of on-fire young people.

Teen Advice: 10 Conversations You Need to Have With Kids Now

Today's teen hears lots of advice, but is it the right advice? Read on to discover 10 topics that kids need to hear about from parents and youth ministers.

Great Youth Pastor: 6 Ways to Become Better at Your Role

Do you want to become a great youth pastor or church leader? Here are six things I'm working on to become better at my role in youth ministry.

Youth Group Promotion Ideas: 7 Ways to Publicize Your Teen Ministry

Youth group promotion ideas are vital for every size and type of youth ministry. Check out these great publicity ideas to reach teens!

It’s OK to Be Single

In today's society, we emphasize marriage so much that we sometimes believe that being single represents a lesser state. That's not true, and here's why it's OK to be single.

Getting in Shape: 4 Reasons Youth Ministers Need to Be Physically Fit

Getting in shape can be a challenge but is well worth it. Read one youth minister's take on physical fitness for church leaders.

Who Is Jesus: A Bible Study for Youth About the Word of God

Who is Jesus? That's a key question for any youth group to explore. This Bible study for youth explores Jesus' identity as the Word of God.

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?

Crazy Youth Group Games: Play These at Your Own Risk!

Check out these 10 crazy youth group games. Which ones will your teens go crazy over!

Conquering the Challenge of Biblical Unity

Unity matters. Doctrine matters too. But not all doctrine is created equal. There are five foundational truths we must build our networks upon so they won’t fall “with a great crash.”

Movies About the Bible & Biblical Themes: 22 Films for Youth Groups

Movies about the Bible and biblical themes are ideal for youth ministry lessons and events. Consider these 15 films for teen studies at your church.
David Barton

The Jesus Movement, Other American Revivals ‘Did Not Impact the Culture,’...

In a recent talk, historian David Barton argued that the Jesus Movement of the 1970s, as well as other historic revivals, “did not impact the culture.” However, he believes the apparent revival taking place among young people today has the potential to become an “awakening.”
Joby Martin

Joby Martin: What Happens When Pastors Finally Understand Grace

Joby Martin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what happens when a church leader has truly been run over by the “grace train" and understands the profound love and grace of God.

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