Articles for Youth Leaders

Planning a youth worship service goes more smoothly when you stick to a routine. Follow these 7 easy steps to help you master how to plan a church youth program..

How to answer when first-time Bible readers asks you where to start reading the Scriptures.

Youth leaders aren't just leaders of students. We’re also the leader of leaders! These 10 responsibilities of church leaders will help build strong teams.

I love hearing how people are sharing the gospel around the world. But how do we stay focused and give a brief, powerful, effective missions testimony?

Pizza and youth ministry are synonymous, but we all reach a limit. It’s important to get creative—and stay nutritious—when it comes to planning meals for teenage groups.

What are the top cultural forces teenagers face today? And how can youth ministers be sure we’re “majoring on the majors”? Read on to discover the most important youth discussion topics right now.

Jesus talked often about the reality of hell and brimstone. He described it in exacting and terrifying detail. So youth leaders can't avoid the topic with their teens.

For the typical student pastor, creating a youth ministry budget likely isn’t a yearly highlight. Yet providing a healthy program of meaningful outreach and fun activities requires financial parameters.