Articles for Youth Leaders

Pray for Your Enemies and Those Who Persecute You: 12 Resources

Knowing how to pray for your enemies and people who persecute you is key to every Christian life. Check out all these Bible-based resources for teens.

Is Sex Before Marriage a Sin? How to Handle Premarital Heartbreak

Is sex before marriage a sin? Every youth worker hears a version of that question. When kids sin by having premarital sex, they need hope and forgiveness.

Youth Ministry in the Church Is the World’s Most Important Job

Our culture has totally abandoned kids. But youth ministry in the church can make all the difference for teens.

Youth Group Regulars: The 14 Types of Kids You’ll Meet in Ministry

Discover the 14 types of kids you'll find in every youth group. This humorous account looks at the wide variety of personalities you're bound to encounter while ministering to teens.

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.