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4 Reasons You Should Consider Leaving Your Church

No one takes on a new role at a church dreaming about the day when you need to leave.

How to Protect Your Passion for Youth Ministry

When you aren't doing the tasks that you want and need to do, it's easy to fall out of love with ministry.

4 Things Your Ministry Volunteers Must Love

A solid group of volunteer leaders is key to having a successful student ministry.

Why It's OK to Steal in Ministry

“Set yourself apart by stealing an hour a day.”

4 Reasons You Should Empower Young Leaders

You need young leaders in your organization.

How to Create a Simple Yet Effective Ministry

As youth ministers it's important to create programming and activities that are not going to wear you out.

What Students Really Need from Their Youth Leaders

Students crave the attention of an older adult who takes an interest in them.

3 Practical Ways to Invest in Your Leaders

The hardest part about building up your volunteer base is retaining them for the long haul.

That One, Critical Change You Need to Make

What do you think the youth ministry needs next?

5 Steps to Inspiring Your Ministry Team

People follow leaders who set an example.

Your Students' View of the Bible Starts With You

We have to break free from seeing the Bible as behavior modification.

10 Simple Ways to Remember Names

How are you at remembering names? Doug Fields offers 10 practical suggestions to help.

Facing the Bad Days With Your Ministry Team

Have you ever worked through a challenging time as a ministry team?

What is the Capacity of Your Youth Ministry?

Have you ever tried to measure the capacity of your student ministry?

3 Launching Pads to Your Success

There are opportunities you need to take advantage of that will launch you to the next level.

Will All Church Kids Flee the Faith?

How do we train and direct our children to pursue a lifetime of faith in God?

Why Youth Pastors Need a Title Change

Veteran youth worker, Mark Oestreicher, says the title "Youth Pastor" doesn't seem to fit anymore.

How to Find the Balance Between Relationships and Programs

Our approach toward programs must be healthy for them to be utilized properly.

4 Key Principles in Dealing With Criticism

How do leaders know whether criticism is intended to be helpful or harmful?

7 Ways Parents Can Partner With Student Ministry

One of the main tasks of a student pastor is partnering with parents.

Sean Feucht, Eric Metaxas, and Russell Johnson Set To Lead ‘United...

On Thursday (April 25), political activist Sean Feucht will lead a “United for Israel March” at Columbia University alongside author Eric Metaxas and Pastor Russell Johnson of The Pursuit Church in Seattle, Washington.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

Articles for Youth Leaders