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How to Minister to Teens Who Are Too Busy

Many students who tell you they're too busy for youth group are lying.

5 Reasons I'm Excited About Youth Ministry This Year

There is a battle in many churches over the role of the traditional youth ministry model and the family integrated model.

How Your Ideas Will Hurt Your Ministry

Ideas need to be challenged by other opinions and outlooks.

7 Ways to Support Your Senior Pastor

Your senior pastor needs you to pray for them every day.

4 Money Mistakes Youth Pastors Make

Here are the four most common money mistakes I see when I help youth workers manage their budgets.

The State of the Postmodern Youth Group Kid

The apathetic teen epidemic is rapidly spreading through out American youth ministries.

60,000 Youth Expected to Attend Passion 2013

Louie Giglio: "At the heart of it all, Passion exists to see a generation stake their lives on what matters most.:

The Importance of Structure in Youth Ministry

A lack of structure is a liability, and I'm not just talking about programs.

5 Reasons to Share Your Faith in 2013

Greg Stier shares five quick yet powerful reasons to share the good news in the New Year.

10 Ways to Show Small Group Leaders You Care

Be the type of leader that your volunteers don’t want to leave.

The Worst Christmas Present Ever?

"Ho, Ho, Holy cow. It was another awkward moment inspired by the not-too-bright Greg Stier."

How to Become a Better Speaker by Tomorrow

You need to become a ruthless editor of your own teaching.

How to Rebound from Mistakes in Ministry

A great leader is one who is humble enough to know mistakes are made and that it’s all a part of being human.

6 People Who Will Make You a Better Youth Pastor

Here's a short list of people in your church who will help you be a great youth pastor.

Why Your Church Needs a Thriving Next-Gen Ministry

The health of a church has a major link to the health of their ministry to the next generation.

4 Areas You Should Delegate to Volunteers

As student pastors we are called to not only serve students, but to equip our volunteers to serve students as well.

Why Youth Workers Must Lead Up

Youth workers are in a perpetual state of middle management.

How to Make Every Meeting a Small Group

The intention of going into a small group is to build one another up.

6 Reasons Why We Avoid Family Ministry

Many times when we are intimidated by people we avoid them.

David Ashcraft on the Surprising, ‘Deep Emotions’ He Felt Stepping Down...

David Ashcraft joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how leadership has changed, how pastors can leave their churches better than they found them, and the startling emotions he felt when he stepped down as senior pastor.

Articles for Youth Leaders