Articles for Youth Leaders

15 Christian T-Shirts You Might Have Owned If You Grew Up in a Youth Group

If you were a youth group kid in the 80's and 90's, you more than likely owned and wore Christian t-shirts that copied a well-known logo or phrase that was tweaked to share the Gospel. Maybe you'll recognize some of these.

Youth Ministry Outreach Ideas: Practical Tips for Making an Impact

Youth ministry outreach ideas are essential. Every youth-focused church program provides opportunities to witness for Jesus. It's up to leaders to harness those opportunities.

5 Youth Lessons on Prayer for Your Ministry to Kids

For any Christian program aimed at educating young people, prayer is an important topic. Kids need to hear that God listens to and answers all their prayers. That’s why we’ve collected several helpful youth lessons on prayer.

Student Worship: 5 Steps for Building a Youth Praise Team

If your youth ministry can have a student worship band or youth praise team, it will powerfully impact the way teens worship and connect with God. Youth led worship sets a model for peers and gives kids ownership in the ministry.

How To Lead When There Is Mother Daughter Drama

One of the tricky parts of leading in your home with teenagers is when two women that you love are at odds – your wife and your daughter. And before you know it, you're right in the middle of mother - daughter drama.

A Prayer for Youth Leaders as You Passionately Serve

Dear fellow youth ministers, I want you to know I said a prayer for youth leaders this morning. It was sparked by my own need for encouragement, but I'm hoping these words (and my words to God) boost your spirits as well.

Youth Ministry Parent Meeting: 5 Steps to Success

No matter the season, youth ministers always have important information they need to share with parents. Whether you're preparing for a mission trip or the annual back-to-school kickoff, a youth ministry parent meeting is a great way to keep everyone in the communications loop.

Can You Pass the Timothy Test?

Toward the end of the Apostle Paul’s final letter he gave his younger protege, Timothy, four challenges. I’ve come to nickname these challenges “The Timothy Test.”