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

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

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

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.

Called to Youth Ministry? How to Answer That Tough Question

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

Equip Volunteers in Your Church Ministry With These 8 Ideas

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.

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

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

Sermon Closings With Impact: 6 Ideas to Try This Week

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.

Thanksgiving Bingo: Free Download for Holiday Fun With Kids

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

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

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.

Grow Youth Ministry by Adding More of These 10 Key Components

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.

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

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!

How to Disciple a Teenager Who Puts Up Resistance to Faith

Despite our best efforts, some students simply don’t seem interested in growing their faith. Discover 3 key insights into how to disciple a teenager.

Teaching Spiritual Disciplines to Youth: 5 Important Tips

Spiritual disciplines really boil down to spending regular, focused time with God. Teaching spiritual disciplines to youth isn't complicated. Just follow these guidelines.

Toxic Person: 6 Early Warning Signs You’re Dealing With One

A toxic person is, well, toxic. An unhealthy person can infect your team like toxins infect the human body. Discover 6 warning signs of a toxic person.

7 Examples of Bad Friends Who Are Sure to Ruin Your Life

When it comes to sharing examples of bad friends, I always point to a night I remember so clearly. I was driving down a dark, narrow two-lane road with the gas pedal to the floor. Intoxicated. It was the night my life hit rock bottom.

Teaching the Books of the Bible to Youth: Work Through Scripture

Need insights about teaching the books of the Bible to youth? Wondering how to work through Scripture with kids? Then read these expert tips for giving teens a comprehensive view of God's Word!

If You Miss Youth, You Miss the Movement!

Every major spiritual awakening in the history of the United States has had teenagers on the leading edge. If you miss youth, you miss the movement.

Biblically Accurate Angels: 10 Images of God’s Heavenly Messengers

What are biblically accurate angels? What does the Bible say about angels and how they appear? Dive into this topic using these 10 resources.

Is Satan Real: Use This Free Bible Lesson With Preteens

Preteens today are asking is Satan real. This free Bible study will help temper the fear that comes with knowing that evil exists.

Youth Ministry Career Moves: 4 Questions to Ask Before Taking a New Job

In a youth ministry career, deciding whether to accept a new position can be complicated. Ask these 4 questions to see if a church is the right place for you.

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.
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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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