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How to Keep a Conversation with a Teen

6 tips we're using to train our leaders to keep a conversation with teenagers.

"See You At the Pole" Draws Thousands

Thousands of young people prayed for "spiritual awakening" at schools all over the world on Wednesday.

4 Tips to Help Adults Overcome Their Fear of Teens

Doug Franklin shares the Top 10 fears of adult volunteers and practical tips to help them.

How to Know When Your Youth Ministry is Off Course

Do you know how your youth ministry is doing?

3 Signs You Have to Slow It Down

If you are in the midst of chaos find someone you trust and pray with them.

When to Give up on Someone

When is enough, enough? When do we finally give up on people as a lost cause?

Accepting Your Youth Ministry, Small and All

When our mindset is unhealthy, watch out.

The Word Youth Workers Need to Reclaim

Is there a more buzzwordy buzzword than authentic?

The Real Numbers You Need to Focus On

An effective youth minister doesn't have to have 100 teens to make an impact in the lives of 1.

How I Would Attack Youth Leaders if I Were the Devil

It has been said that central to military victory is knowing one’s enemy.

Why Leadership Tension Is Good for You

Jesus led His disciples into some of the most dangerous and stressful situations imaginable to stretch their faith.

How to Partner With Parents as a Young Student Pastor

What do you do when you are not married and have no kids of your own?

10 Keys to Becoming an Indispensable Leader

According to Len Evans, there are things you can do to make your position and ministry secure!

How to Bounce Back in Youth Ministry

"How you bounce back is paramount to how long you will last." - Chris Wesley

5 Ways to Help Young Leaders Succeed

"Young leaders are most effective when they are set up to succeed." - Michael Bayne

The Bigfoot of the Bible (a.k.a. “The Sinner’s Prayer”)

The Sinner’s Prayer is the Bigfoot of the Bible, talked about a lot, but nowhere to be found.

How to Help Students Choose Between Faith and Family

Are you supportive of students following God when it contradicts or subverts parental authority?

How to Help Your Students Develop Friendships

It’s important that your youth ministry shows how much you value friendships.

3 Keys to Navigating Obstacles in Student Ministry

Navigating obstacles is an important skill for leaders.

Back to School: 3 Crucial Reminders for Christian Teens

Greg Stier says Christian teens are on a mission at school and offers these 3 important tips!

Greg Locke and Mike Signorelli Combine Their Films for ‘Miracles at...

Last year, Pastor Greg Locke of Global Vision Bible Church (Mt. Juliet, Tennessee) and Pastor Mike Signorelli of V1 Church (Amityville, New York) both released theatrical faith-based documentaries that shared how God is bringing a spiritual awakening during what they describe as “America’s darkest hour.”

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

Articles for Youth Leaders