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Interactive Bible Studies for Youth: 11 Options to Engage Teens

Stephanie Martin - November 14, 2022

Using active and interactive Bible studies for youth keeps teen learners involved with the message. Check out these 11 options!

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How To Kick-Start Evangelism in Your Youth Group

Greg Stier - November 14, 2022

I wish there were a press-and-play button that would help you automatically do this. Unfortunately there isn’t. Youth leaders who do this well must kick-start their group’s evangelism efforts.

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He Already Knows the Answer, But God Still Calls Us to Pray

Kristy Fry - November 14, 2022

Recently, a question about God and faith has been stirring in my heart, especially amid great tragedy and pain and loss: If he already knows the answer and has decided the outcome, why the need for prayer?

Articles for Youth Leaders

What Is Dungeons and Dragons: An Explainer About This Game

Ahnna Lise Stevens-Jennings - November 8, 2022

What is Dungeons and Dragons? And should youth leaders and churches endorse it? Discover one person's perspective, which might surprise you!

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Dare 2 Share Live Trains and Encourages Teenagers to Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ With the World Around Them

Greg Stier - November 8, 2022

Dare 2 Share Live is a one day FREE simulcast event created to mobilize teenagers to share the Gospel with friends and strangers alike.

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Pray for Your Enemies and Those Who Persecute You: 12 Resources

Stephanie Martin - November 7, 2022

Knowing how to pray for your enemies and people who persecute you is key to every Christian life. Check out all these Bible-based resources for teens.

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Is Sex Before Marriage a Sin? How to Handle Premarital Heartbreak

John Piper - November 2, 2022

Is sex before marriage a sin? Every youth worker hears a version of that question. When kids sin by having premarital sex, they need hope and forgiveness.

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Christmas Play Program: A Practical Planning Timeline for Churches

ChildrensMinistry.com - October 27, 2022

Need help with a Christmas play program timeline? Use this timeline to prepare your ministry's holiday presentation.

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Messages for Youth: 7 Important Bible Truths Pastors Must Repeat

Joe McKeever - October 24, 2022

Messages for youth must contain certain essential Bible basics. Youth pastors and youth workers must say these seven important truths over and over. Discover why!

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Thanksgiving Bible Lessons for Youth: 6 Free Ministry Resources

Jake Rasmussen - October 21, 2022

Need creative Thanksgiving Bible lessons for youth? Then check out these 6 free resources for growing gratitude among teens.

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Youth Ministry in the Church Is the World’s Most Important Job

Benjamin Kerns - October 19, 2022

Our culture has totally abandoned kids. But youth ministry in the church can make all the difference for teens.

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Youth Group Regulars: The 14 Types of Kids You’ll Meet in Ministry

Stephen Altrogge - October 18, 2022

Discover the 14 types of kids you'll find in every youth group. This humorous account looks at the wide variety of personalities you're bound to encounter while ministering to teens.

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Called to Youth Ministry? How to Answer That Tough Question

Todd Jones - October 12, 2022

Are you called to youth ministry? Check out these insider tips for determining if God is calling you to minister to teens.

Children's Ministry Leaders

Equip Volunteers in Your Church Ministry With These 8 Ideas

ChildrensMinistry.com - October 11, 2022

Knowing how to equip volunteers is key to a thriving ministry. Volunteer training takes more than a quick fix, but you can energize your helpers with these 8 ideas.

Articles for Youth Leaders

Youth Ministry: The Case for (the Right Kind of) Teen Ministry

Greg Stier - October 10, 2022

Discover the kind of youth ministry Jesus himself practiced with his mostly teenage disciples!

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Sermon Closings With Impact: 6 Ideas to Try This Week

Rachel Blom - October 9, 2022

Sermon closings can be challenging, even for veteran youth preachers. You may have managed to keep teenagers' attention all through the message, but you need to devote a little extra effort to the final words.

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Thanksgiving Bingo: Free Download for Holiday Fun With Kids

ChildrensMinistry.com - October 6, 2022

Thanksgiving bingo is a fun, creative way to spark gratitude in kids. Enjoy playing this free activity with your youth group!

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Church Youth Groups: 6 Types of Small Groups for Student Ministry

Paul Sheneman - October 5, 2022

Church youth groups increasingly rely on small groups to conduct ministry to teens. Here's a breakdown of 6 common types of small groups in teen ministry.

Articles for Youth Leaders

Grow Youth Ministry by Adding More of These 10 Key Components

Matt Cleaver - October 3, 2022

Need tips on how to grow youth ministry? Do you want to build up your church's program to teens? Then check out these 10 things your teen ministry needs more of.

Articles for Youth Leaders

Questions About the Bible: How You Can Be Ready to Answer Kids

Jon Bloom - October 3, 2022

Questions about the Bible come up often with young children. Kids are thinkers. They ask good and sometimes hard questions about Scripture. Read on to discover how to answer!

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