Articles for Youth Leaders

What We All Need: A New Kind of Biblical Hero

I think I have a new biblical hero. I just wish I knew his name. He appears in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. He’s the leper whom Jesus touched. And I want to be like him.

How to Help Students Learn To Be Wise

Your students will drown if they don’t learn how to evaluate and synthesize information from a Christian worldview.

Sunday School Games for Youth That Lead to Laughter & Learning

Sunday school games for youth don't need to be complicated or sophisticated. Bring out the inner child in teenagers by playing these 8 fun games with your youth group!

How to Deal With People Who Don’t Like You: 3 Relational Tips

Do you know how to deal with people? How about people who don’t like you? Here's guidance on a tricky subject for ministry workers.

Social Media and Anxiety: Addressing an Epidemic of Worry Among Teens

Social media can have serious impacts on teens, including poor self-image and body image, depression, and anxiety. Learn how to address this challenge.

Youth Pastor: Keep Working to Become Great at Youth Ministry

Are you a great youth pastor? Do you love what you do? Discover one youth ministry veteran's tips for how to excel in the field.

Youth Group Chaperones: 10 Tips for Parents When It’s ‘Go Time’

Youth group chaperones are crucial for any youth ministry event. If parents want to volunteer, they should know these 10 tips.

When Kids Wander Away From Faith, Parents Can Cling to 12 Truths

Wandering away from the faith was unthinkable in my Christian household, yet I eventually did so. Parents of teens and young adults who doubt or stray can embrace 12 important truths.