Articles for Youth Leaders

Six Core Things Teens Need From the Church

Without a focus on discipleship, churches send teens into an anti-Christian, opinionated, and volatile society, armed with little more than a good time instead of discipleship and truth.

5 Ways to Help People Through Grief

We are members of a group of people who have frequent exposure to the grief, loss and joy as it’s experienced through kids and teenagers.

Lessons From Hybrid Youth Ministry

Like the engine in a hybrid vehicle, having two ministry modes allows instant “plan B.” If a teen (or our state) suddenly needs to participate virtually, we make the shift.

7 Crucial Steps You Must Take Now to Have an Outstanding Year of Youth Ministry

Do you want to build a youth ministry that is filled with precious and pleasant teenagers? Then plan for it now! Plan while you have some time. Plan now before the craziness of Covid is over!

Why STDs Are at an All-Time High

Unpacking some of the latest data in teen sex.

Parenting Advice for Pastors

Parenting advice for pastors - Your children will either grow up in a performance-driven house or a grace-driven house. If they grow up in a performance-driven house, then they will either be hypocrites or rebels. If they grow up in a grace-driven house, they will be disciples who seek the grace of God.

Do You Think the Bible Is True?

No matter their background or training, every teen will need to answer this question at some point in their faith journey: Do you think the Bible is true?

6 Biblical Resolutions for Dating

Here are six biblical resolutions for dating—uncommon, countercultural commitments, for sure—that will lead to the kind of marriage you long for, the kind of marriage Jesus wants for you.