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Raising Your Kids While in Ministry

Josh Griffin - July 25, 2012

"The stages of kids in youth ministry vary…I’m in the thick of it right now," says Josh Griffin.

Articles for Youth Leaders

Failure Is Not an Option; It’s a Necessity

Jordanne Bonfield - July 23, 2012

Your ministry does not have to be perfect in order for it to be purposeful.

Articles for Youth Leaders

How Ministry Programs Can Put God in a Box

Andy Blanks - July 22, 2012

Learn to give room for the Holy Spirit to move in and through your ministry.

Articles for Youth Leaders

The Top 10 Fears of Youth Workers

Doug Franklin - July 18, 2012

Doug Franklin examines the top 10 fears youth workers experience.

Articles for Youth Leaders

How Parents Can Help Teens SideStep Alcohol Use

David Smith - July 17, 2012

David Smith examines a new study on teen alcohol abuse.

Articles for Youth Leaders

3 Strategies to Break the Ice with New Students

Chris Wesley - July 16, 2012

Chris Wesley gives you three ways to get the conversation started.

Articles for Youth Leaders

7 Reasons Young Adults Quit Church

Christian Piatt - July 12, 2012

Many young adults claim wounds they can trace back to the church.

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Are Youth Pastors Really Overrated?

Mike Calhoun - July 11, 2012

Do you think youth pastors get way too much attention in churches today?

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How Your Church Can Grow Over the Summer

Tim Spivey - July 9, 2012

Tim Spivey: "Churches should grow in the summer. However, they rarely do for one simple reason."

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How Long Can You Really Do Youth Ministry?

Chris Wesley - July 5, 2012

You can't do youth ministry forever. Chris Wesley lists some ways to replace yourself.

Articles for Youth Leaders

7 Keys to Practice the Art of Creativity

Kurt Johnston - July 4, 2012

Kurt Johnston gives seven tips to get the creative juices flowing.

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Can Small Actions Net Big Results in Youth Ministry?

Doug Fields - June 28, 2012

"Don’t underestimate the little actions that make a BIG difference," says Doug Fields.

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5 Things You Should Do This Summer

Benjer McVeigh - June 20, 2012

Benjer McVeigh lists five things youth group leaders should do this summer.

Articles for Youth Leaders

What Should We Do with Our Ministry Regrets?

Mark Oestreicher - June 19, 2012

Face your ministry regrets, push into and through them, and into freedom.

Articles for Youth Leaders

How to Remove a Student from a Small Group

Josh Griffin - June 18, 2012

Josh Griffin suggests 6 steps to help you in removing a teenager from your small group.

Articles for Youth Leaders

How to Help Your Students With Anchoring Biblical Truths

Rachel Blom - June 14, 2012

You play a very important role in helping students understand the Bible!

Articles for Youth Leaders

3 Practical Evangelism Strength Training Tips

Greg Stier - June 13, 2012

Greg Stier lists, "3 practical ways to get ripped and shredded in the hard core workout routine of evangelism."

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Why it is OK (and Sometimes Important) to Disagree

Andy Blanks - June 12, 2012

Andy Blanks points out how disagreement does not always equal division.

Articles for Youth Leaders

3 Steps to Developing Better Relationships with Parents

Chris Wesley - June 11, 2012

Chris Wesley outlines three essential steps to creating a better relationship with parents.

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How to Help Your Teens Avoid a Bummer Summer

Greg Stier - June 4, 2012

Greg Stier gives you tips for turning summer from typical to transformational.

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