Articles for Youth Leaders

Tips and Timelines for Making the Transition From Children’s Ministry to Youth Ministry

When preteens are ready to move from kidmin to youth group, it’s helpful to have a plan in place. Begin the transition from children’s ministry to youth ministry about three months out and focus on events and activities that celebrate the kids.

Youth Discipleship: 5 Essential Reminders for Your Ministry Team

Here’s a few things I’ve challenged our team to keep in mind when discipling.

Summer Outreach Ideas: 8 Ways to Reach Teenagers

Summer's sweet, lazy days are around the corner. But summer is also an ideal time to focus on evangelism. Summer outreach ideas are effective and also loads of fun.

7 Tips for Youth Small Group Success

Leading a youth small group can be tough! Whether you’re a full-time, part-time or volunteer youth worker, you’ve certainly experienced difficulties in a youth small group.

7 Best Practices From the Best Student Ministries

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.

Teenagers and God: Where Kids Fit

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?”

Youth Leader Training That Meets Real Needs

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.

14 Ideas for High-Impact Youth Missionary Trips

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.