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7 Questions to Ask When Your Youth Ministry Isn’t Growing

Face it—none of us go into youth ministry because we want things to stay the same.

10 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self

What one leader has learned over the years in ministry.

#1 Thing You Can Do Right Now to Be a Better Youth Pastor

It’s time we ask for help instead of leaning back, filled with pride, thinking of “those children/student ministry people’s issues.”

Making Games Work—Without Leaving the Gospel Behind

Fun games don't have to be shallow time-killers. Here are some ways to be intentional about your game time.

How to Develop Student Leaders

One of the elements of a healthy and effective youth ministry is the presence of teenage leaders.

3 Tips for Parents to Keep Connected to Kids

Stay up on teens' lives without being creepy about it.

4 Ways to Help Graduating Seniors Keep the Faith in College

How to help your students' faith survive—and thrive—in college.

Youth Ministry Evangelism 501: Learning How to Reach Out to ALL Families in Your Community

Youth ministry evangelism is a great thing but what if youth ministries widen their reach beyond students to all families in the community?

Don’t Waste Your College: A Challenge to Graduates

Why your graduates need to pay attention to what's going to happen as they go off to school.

How to Develop an Intern Program

After considering the pros and cons of an intern program, how do you go about starting one?

What It Takes to Create a Ministry Culture

How one ministry went from awkward hugs to natural affection.

The Danger of Relational Youth Ministry

Is your student ministry prepared to meet teenagers who are broken and ready to share their hurts with you?

How to Speak to Graduating Students About the Future

This time of year, transitions are everywhere. Here are some ways to help your students prepare.

How to Evaluate Your Youth Ministry

Complacency is a killer, both in our personal spiritual lives and in the life of our youth ministry.

How Teens Are Like Curious George

What a curious little monkey can tell you about students.

3 Family Rhythms to Put into Practice to Help Everyone Unplug

Smart devices promise to make our lives easier, but they actually bring complexity and busyness.

3 Ways Spouses Can Support Each Other in Ministry

How does your husband or wife support you in your ministry?
Jelly Roll Brandon Lake

Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll Win Song of the Year at...

Jelly Roll has won his first Christian music award. He and Brandon Lake were awarded Song of the Year for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” at the 2025 K-LOVE Fan Awards on Friday night.
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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