Articles for Youth Leaders

Straightening the Cookies: How to Be Fully Present With Students

Am I focusing on "straightening the cookies" and missing opportunities to be fully present with students waiting for my attention?

Youth Pastors: Make a Hole on Mondays to Feed Your Soul

Youth pastor, you need to feed your soul—and this hole on Mondays might be the perfect time.

Youth Ministry Ambition: Is There a Student Ministry Corporate Ladder?

Youth ministry ambition: What is the top of the youth ministry world?

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.

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.