Articles for Youth Leaders

Romans 16: A United Family in a Divided Society

The names in Romans 16 reveal that the early church was remarkably diverse. They may sound strange to us, but they reveal unity-in-diversity in three areas.

7 Tips on Getting and Keeping the Attention of Teenagers

From small youth groups to medium-sized camps to arenas full of students, I have known the thrill and terror of trying to get and keep the attention of teenagers that adrenalin-filled and twitchy.

The Update on Generation Z Every Church Leader Needs

They are the largest generation on the planet. If you care about reaching people for Jesus, you will care about Generation Z.

4 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Strong in Youth Ministry

Ministry has to be one of the busiest jobs on the planet.

Parenting Means Wrestling Demons

"It’s essential to know, especially when the going gets tough, that we are fighting hell."

Opinion: ‘This Virus Is NOT About You’—A Plea to the Young and Healthy to Stop Being Selfish

Dear young person who is healthy, the coronavirus is not about you. It is about loving your neighbor by doing your part to contain the virus. This is a time to be circumspect—not selfish.

Church Kids and Church Shootings

I could almost feel my eleven year old’s ears perk up as Chad and I talked in quiet tones about one more of many church shootings, this one just a couple hours down the road from us.