Youth Ministry Ambition: Is There a Student Ministry Corporate Ladder?
Youth ministry ambition: What is the top of the youth ministry world?
Teaching Teens How to Read the Bible (and Actually Understand It)
Know that God longs to speak with you through His Word. Seriously LONGS. Like more than I desire chocolate. Respond to Him, He’s willing, ready and waiting.
Who Is Setting Your Youth Ministry Standard? Don’t Limit Yourself
Many people allow their ministry to be limited by the standards set for them and they may not even know it’s happening.
Reaching Families During Busy Sports Schedules
Kids' sports commitments can mean a lot of absences. Here's how to keep reaching them.
Transgender Peer Pressure: Could Your Child Be Vulnerable?
A new study indicates there is an observable link between peer group influence and increased social media use and gender dysphoria in adolescents and young adults.
The 14 Kids You Find in Every Youth Group
"Here are the 14 kids you find in EVERY youth group (I was a terrible combination of #1, #2, #3 and #4)."
7 Tips for Preaching to Teenagers
Make your messages work best for your students.
6 Qualifications of a Great Youth Pastor
What makes a great youth pastor? There are some qualifications you need to know before entering the youth pastorate.
10 Keys to Effective Youth Ministry
Have you ever felt like you weren't making a difference? These tips might help you build more effective youth ministry.
The 11 Roles Your Team Must Fill
From volunteers to staff, these are the roles that your group must fulfill.
How to Help Kids Attack the Number One Lie They Hear
Part 2: How to help your students take a stand for truth in a constantly changing world.
How You Can Live Like a Rock Star on a Youth Pastor’s Salary
There are numerous tricks for how to enjoy life and still look good while working in youth ministry.
How to Respond to Claims That Abstinence Training Is Ineffective
As Christians, we should not be in the business of watering down the truth in the interest of what kids might do anyway.
5 Ideas to Help Kids Be Smarter About Smartphones
How to help your students—and their parents—navigate this tricky technology.
Why Charlie Brown Was a Middle-Schooler at Heart
What "Charlie Brown Christmas" can teach you about your kids.
Is Your Youth Ministry Program Stuck in the ’80s?
It was a weird science mixture of dodge-ball games, singalong worship, quick lessons, cold drinks, hot pizza, caffeinated all-nighters, occasional mission trips, week-long camps and weekend retreats.
How to Make Time for Your Private Life
Don't let your ministry become all-consuming.
8 Ways to Get Your Students to Share the Gospel
Help your students acquire a passion for evangelism.
The Kids Are Not All Right: How to Help Teens Who Are Anxious and...
"Safety is a prevailing concern for American parents."
The Key to Evangelism No One Talks About
Why "use your words" is good advice no matter what age.
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Researchers Surprised by ‘Protective’ Benefits of Prayer on Youth
A new study published by Harvard lists the benefits of prayer and church attendance on youth. Turns out, prayer can protect children from a bevy of unfortunate choices.
New Podcasts
Andy Stanley: Why I Stopped Saying ‘The Bible Says’ When I...
Andy Stanley unpacks his reasoning for eliminating phrases such as "the Bible says..." from our preaching in order to reach the younger generations and return to a more New-Testament model of evangelism.
