Articles for Youth Leaders

Called to Youth Ministry? How to Answer That Tough Question

Are you called to youth ministry? Check out these insider tips for determining if God is calling you to minister to teens.

Youth Ministry: The Case for (the Right Kind of) Teen Ministry

Discover the kind of youth ministry Jesus himself practiced with his mostly teenage disciples!

Thanksgiving Bingo: Free Download for Holiday Fun With Kids

Thanksgiving bingo is a fun, creative way to spark gratitude in kids. Enjoy playing this free activity with your youth group!

Church Youth Groups: 6 Types of Small Groups for Student Ministry

Church youth groups increasingly rely on small groups to conduct ministry to teens. Here's a breakdown of 6 common types of small groups in teen ministry.

Grow Youth Ministry by Adding More of These 10 Key Components

Need tips on how to grow youth ministry? Do you want to build up your church's program to teens? Then check out these 10 things your teen ministry needs more of.

Questions About the Bible: How You Can Be Ready to Answer Kids

Questions about the Bible come up often with young children. Kids are thinkers. They ask good and sometimes hard questions about Scripture. Read on to discover how to answer!

Toxic Person: 6 Early Warning Signs You’re Dealing With One

A toxic person is, well, toxic. An unhealthy person can infect your team like toxins infect the human body. Discover 6 warning signs of a toxic person.

7 Examples of Bad Friends Who Are Sure to Ruin Your Life

When it comes to sharing examples of bad friends, I always point to a night I remember so clearly. I was driving down a dark, narrow two-lane road with the gas pedal to the floor. Intoxicated. It was the night my life hit rock bottom.