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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.