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Youth Group Rules: Essential Guidelines for Youth Ministry

Rachel Blom -
Youth group rules are essential for programs to function well. Yet many churches and groups don’t create official guidelines for youth ministry leaders or participants.
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Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Teaching the Bible to Kids

Josh Weidmann -
There are many ways that parents can learn teaching the bible to kids and help them understand key lessons that can enhance their lives at any age.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Unanswered Prayers: Explaining God’s Seeming Silence to Teens

Youth Ministrycom -
Unanswered prayers can lead to questions and doubts. How do you teach teens about God's answers (or apparent lack of answers) to prayer?
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Articles for Youth Leaders

How Do You Fast for God: A Guide to the Spiritual Discipline of Fasting

Jacques Hadler -
How do you fast for God? Here's a helpful beginner's guide to the spiritual discipline of fasting.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Sharing Jesus at Christmas: 5 Easy Ideas for Holiday Evangelism

Greg Stier -
Yes, Christians should be sharing Jesus at Christmas. But how exactly do we and our teens do that? If you need practical pointers, check out these 5 easy, results-oriented holiday evangelism tips!
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Youth Christmas Parties: 14 Creative and Festive Ideas for Teens

Stephanie Martin -
Youth Christmas parties are filled with games, snacks, goofy gifts, and lots of laughter. Try one of these fun themes for a holiday party.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Youth Sermon Topics: A Fresh Approach to Preaching

Rachel Blom -
Coming up with new youth sermon topics can be a challenge for youth leaders and pastors. How do you find fresh topics, especially when you preach weekly?
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Youth Group Gift Ideas: 10 Christmas Presents for Your Team

Youth Ministrycom -
Thoughtful youth group gift ideas show your ministry team that you care. Christmas is the perfect time to express appreciation with a gift. Check out these 10 suggestions.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

7 Spirits of God in Revelation: Resources for a Youth Ministry Bible Study

Stephanie Martin -
Revelation makes a fascinating Bible study class, and one topic worthy of exploration is the 7 spirits of God.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Food for Large Groups: 30 Meal Ideas (Besides Pizza) for Teens

Stephanie Martin -
When it comes to food for large groups, pizza isn't the only option. Discover 30 healthy, yummy meal ideas for feeding lots of teens at church.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

God Refines Us Through Suffering: 4 Reasons He Ordains Earthly Trials

Brian Cosby -
Explore four ways that God refines us through suffering and what the Bible says about earthly trials.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

What’s a Purity Ring (Plus Research Findings About Teen Sexuality)

Jeremy Steele -
Modern-day teens might ask what’s a purity ring. That practice from the ’90s is now controversial in some Christian circles.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Beat Burnout With These 27 Habits for Youth Ministry Leaders

Tim Gough -
Looking for ways to beat burnout? Use these 27 habits so you can stick with (and thrive in) youth ministry.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Campus Ministry Tips: 5 Ways to Expand Your Effectiveness

Todd Jones -
Do you lead a campus ministry? Thinking of starting one? Then check out these veteran youth ministry tips for effective outreach.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

What Do Mormons Believe: Help Teens Understand LDS Teachings

Stephanie Martin -
What do Mormons believe is a common question kids ask when you're studying other faiths. Are you prepared to address how LDS teachings differ from Christianity?
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Who Was Jesus’ Best Friend? A Look at the Disciple Simon Peter

Jeremy Berg -
Who was Jesus’ best friend? Introduce teens to Simon Peter. Read one youth minister's moving letter to his young son, Peter.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Lone Youth Pastor? Consider Cooperative Youth Ministry

Kevin Boer -
A lone youth worker tends to feel desperate. So discover insights about using cooperative leadership in youth ministry.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Stupid Questions: 93 Goofy Icebreaker Ideas for Teens

Susan Box Mann -
Stupid questions are ideal when life gets serious or boring. Add laughter to youth group with these silly icebreakers.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Love Church? If Not, You Won’t Accomplish Anything in Youth Ministry

Andy Lawrenson -
Do you love church? Love should motivate me to be at my best as I serve in youth ministry.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Bible Study on Thankfulness: Explore Gratitude With Your Teens

Stephanie Martin -
A Bible study on thankfulness helps young people discover the many reasons to express gratitude to God. Check out these resources for youth groups!
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