Articles for Youth Leaders
Prom Alternatives: Why Your Youth Group Should Offer Teens Options
Why do today's teens need prom alternatives? Because prom isn't for everyone. Discover one youth minister's perspective on providing prom alternatives for kids in your church and community.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Outdoor Games for Teenagers: Oodles of Outside Youth Activities
Outdoor games for teenagers are in high demand when warm weather arrives. Active games get kids moving, build bonds, and often tie into lesson points. Try these youth group games with your teenagers!
Articles for Youth Leaders
If You Feed Them They Will Come: Nurture Teens at Your Church
If you feed them they will come. That applies to spiritual food too. Check out this youth minister's thoughts on nourishing teens with God's Word.
Articles for Youth Leaders
How to Build a Friendship: 6 Relationship Tips for Youth Ministry
Knowing how to build a friendship with teens has never been more critical. Today's young people are increasingly isolated, but youth ministers have opportunities to develop life-changing relationships with kids.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Rhett and Link Controversy: Lessons From the YouTubers’ Deconstruction
The Rhett and Link controversy has people asking how to respond when high-profile influencers question or discard their Christian beliefs.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Sermon Sabotage: 10 Ways to Ruin a Message for Teens (or Adults)
Maximize your sermon prep time and watch out for these 10 ways to ruin a youth message.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Teens Ministries: A Look at Kids Taking the Leadership Reins
Teens ministries aren't limited to adults ministering to teenagers. Youth ministry also can mean teens are ministering to other people, living out their faith.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Teen Advice: 10 Conversations You Need to Have With Kids Now
Today's teen hears lots of advice, but is it the right advice? Read on to discover 10 topics that kids need to hear about from parents and youth ministers.