Articles for Youth Leaders

Tolerance 101: The Basics for Engaging Culture

Some tips for helping your students navigate the current cultural climate.

What Henri Nouwen Can Teach Youth Pastors

How this powerful writer can help you better love and understand your students.

10 Ways to Improve Your Talks

Some tips to help your speaking ability.

3 Ways to Teach in a Post-Truth World

How to help students in a society driven by a loose relationship with truth.

Tips for Helping Students With Racial Tension

How to teach your students about current racial problems—and how to listen.

Good Books for Students—and Student Ministers

Some book recommendations to kick off the new year.

Excuses for Not Sharing the Gospel: The 10 Worst Cop-Outs

Excuses don’t hold up when it comes to evangelism. If you hear any of these common excuses from teens, push back!

Communicating With the Unchurched: 5 Ways To Reach Out

Communicating with the unchurched is important for all ministry leaders, including youth pastors. Here are 5 ways to craft engaging messages.