Articles for Youth Leaders

Is Cremation a Sin? Answering Tough Questions About Death

Is cremation a sin? That's one of the challenging questions you'll likely hear when you teach about death. Use these insights for youth group lessons.

After Teens Graduate: 8 Ways to Keep Kids Connected to Church

After teens graduate from high school, youth ministers can extend a caring influence in many ways.

What’s the Value of a College Education?

For Christians, the value of a college education is best understood in terms of our callings. That means we should approach decisions about college in light of our responsibility to be good stewards within each of those callings.

Messy Youth Group Games: 10 Fun Food-Related Activities for Kids

We've picked our top 10 messy youth group games that involve food. Kids are sure to love them!

Youth Group Opening Prayer: 11 Ideas for Teen Bible Studies & Gatherings

Don't get stuck in a rut with youth group opening prayer time. Discover 11 innovative ways to kick off a teen Bible study.

Student Ministry Longevity Matters More Than Personality: Here’s Why

Longevity in student ministry beats personality every time. Learn why from one veteran's story.

Youth Ministry Tasks You Can Delegate to Volunteers and Teens

Youth ministry tasks aren't just for youth ministers. How well do you delegate? Start with this list of 44 youth ministry tasks to hand off.

Bible Study on Identity: Help Teens Discover Who They Are in Christ

A Bible study on identity lets teens grapple with who they are, who they're becoming, and where they belong.