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Book Review: Building a Discipling Culture

Every now and then you read a book that changes your life. It doesn’t happen often, but it happened to me this weekend as...

Do You Think the Bible Is True?

No matter their background or training, every teen will need to answer this question at some point in their faith journey: Do you think the Bible is true?

How to Write a Youth Ministry Budget

There are a few major things you have to look at when you are planning a budget. It won’t give you final answers, but these are questions that will at least begin to formulate a direction you are headed.

6 Biblical Resolutions for Dating

Here are six biblical resolutions for dating—uncommon, countercultural commitments, for sure—that will lead to the kind of marriage you long for, the kind of marriage Jesus wants for you.

Family Minister’s Experiment: 80 Minutes a Day on TikTok

Since kids and youth spend so much time hanging out here, I thought it would be a good idea for me to be there, too. So, I performed an experiment: 80 minutes a day on TikTok.

How to Talk to Students Who Don’t Show Up to Youth Group

Every time you talk to a student, that exact moment is your opportunity to speak the Good News into their lives.

3 Methods for Recruiting Volunteers During the Pandemic

Like many other parishes, we saw attrition in the number of our volunteers. It was not a surprise, and it makes sense considering everyone’s lives have been turning around.

Free Youth Lesson: “Who God Says You Are”

The students in your ministry need to know what God thinks about them.

10 Marks You Belong to a Great Church

When you plug into a church that is getting it done, it’s a true blessing.

How to Tell If Your Family Has a Device Addiction

Has the next generation learned from us that a device is an addition or an addiction? Do they view them as an occasional enjoyment or an ongoing indulgence.

3 Reasons We Should Help Teenagers Serve in Their Church

Since being a pastor, I have never liked the idea of “youth-led Sunday” – of relegating teenagers to serving just once a year. Instead I want to see teenagers serving consistently. Here is why. #stumin #teenagers

Discipleship Is Not a Program

Discipleship is first of all relational; it requires time spent building in relationship, learning and growing and worshipping together. Generational connection has to be more than just someone who volunteers to teach a class or host a club once a week.

6 Netflix Shows to Binge Watch With Tweens

Some of the best options for younger students to check out on Netflix.

4 Simple Ways You Can Engage Parents

Work hard to engage parents, and you'll see the positive results in your youth ministry.

Youth Ministry Management: 10 Key Principles (Part 1)

We may not always like it, but part of our job as youth leader is to manage our youth ministry. For some of us,...

Why Diversity Matters

How seeking difference can make the Gospel shine brighter.

Eating Together: The Key to Bonding with Your Small Group

When we started as youth small group leaders in our church, we didn’t know any of the young people. We’d been visiting this church...

Outsourcing Friendships: 2 Ways Youth Pastors Can Find Friends

Via the Slant33.com blog Brian Berry, Michelle Lang and I all were asked to answer this question:  How do you find safe friendships at church when...

The One Surprising Thing My Daughter Remembered Most About My Parenting

"I’ll never forget what she shared because it was so powerful to me."

4 Tips for Engaging Students in the Bible

When teaching from a particular passage, be sure to give the greater context.
Candace Cameron Bure

Candace Cameron Bure Avoids Scary Movies, Citing a ‘Portal’ to the...

On the latest episode of her podcast, actor and outspoken Christian Candace Cameron Bure warned that horror movies can be a “portal” to evil influences.
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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