Articles for Youth Leaders

I have the privilege of working alongside many student ministries across the country. This allows me to learn from the best youth pastors on the planet. The great thing is, I get access to observe what the most impactful student ministries are doing.

In life's grand equation, teenagers and God are connected in profound ways. That's because the most fundamental question young people in your community will ever wrestle with is “Why am I here?”

Recently, I've noticed a shift in how many people think about youth leader training. Many youth workers are recognizing the immediate need for training that is contextualized.

For many Christian teens, a highlight of their time in youth ministry is venturing out on youth missionary trips with their friends. No matter your group’s size, budget or ability levels, options are available for youth missionary trips that meet your specific needs.

There are a few key things you should focus on in your Bible study with teens.

When traumatic events happen, it provides an opportunity to speak into young lives in a deep and meaningful way.

Are you sabotaging the growth and health of your youth ministry?

A scenario I see playing out in a lot of churches around the country is the phasing out of student ministries. There is a notion out there that says youth ministry isn’t relevant to the Church any longer.