Articles for Youth Leaders

Youth Ministry Kickoff Ideas: 10 Fun Ways to Launch a New Season

Check out these 10 youth ministry kickoff ideas! Use them this fall to welcome teens back, attract newcomers, and promote community building.

Game of Thrones: Can You Be a Christian and Watch Certain Shows?

Can you be a Christian and watch Game of Thrones? Such inquiries usually come less in the form of genuine curiosity and more in the form of judgmental arrogance. The tone, in other words, is "How can someone possibly be a Christian and…?"

Lessons on Prayer for Youth: 8 Resources to Use With Teens

By teaching intentional lessons on prayer for youth, leaders help kids establish good communication habits with God that will last a lifetime.

How to Share the Gospel in 5 Minutes (Though Kids CAN Listen Longer)

Yes, it's important to know how to share the gospel in 5 minutes. But no, that's not all the time you have with kids. Their attention spans are longer than that; you just need to know how to engage them.

Understanding Transgender, Non-Binary, and Intersex

We’re not just talking about an issue; we’re talking about people. Because It’s about both people and an issue, and so we must aim to be both biblical on the issue and loving to people. Especially when people are struggling with their biological sex.

Transgender Peer Pressure: Is Your Child Vulnerable?

A new study indicates there is an observable link between peer group influence and increased social media use and gender dysphoria in adolescents and young adults.

Get to Know You Games: Top 10 Icebreaker Activities for Youth

Get to know you games help teenagers mingle and find out a little bit about each other. These fun activities are great for breaking the ice and helping new kids feel welcome at youth group.

Youth Group Kids Leaving the Faith at Alarming Rates Despite Unlimited Pizza and Mountain Dew

A concerning new study has revealed that kids raised in church youth group are leaving the Christian faith at alarming rates, regardless of how much free Mountain Dew and pizza the church ministry feeds them in high school.