Articles for Youth Leaders

How to Ask Your Boss for a Raise

Youth ministry is a tough job that requires a ton of time and energy.

Pastor, Let the Children Preach: Why You Should Let the Youth Group Invade Your Pulpit

After two years of teaching Bible to freshmen and sophomores, I’ve realized something that pastors, youth leaders, and anyone interested in the word “discipleship” need to know. Teenagers are called to preach. You should welcome them to preach in your church. You should do it today.

How To Get Teenagers Talking in Meaningful Ways: 5 Practical Tips

Ever struggle with how to get teenagers talking? Learn practical tips for connecting with teens.

Take Your Youth Group to a Concert They Actually Want to Attend

Winter Jam, one of the most successful Christian concerts, is making its rounds again, this time hitting 42 cities throughout the U.S. Tickets are cheap and there's even a free training for youth leaders.

Middle Schoolers Don’t Know How Bad Middle School Is (Yet)

Middle schoolers experience grief, hurt, and shame. But for most of them, this is their first time around. They will reflect back with a full bag of hurt and then put that emotion on all of their memories.

Why People Have No Interest in Your Youth Ministry

Chris Wesley asks the question, "How do people really see the student ministry?"

The Coronavirus, Youth Ministry and Evangelism

The topic of death is on the minds of a lot of teenagers right now, thanks to the untimely death of Kobe Bryant and the coronavirus. If you're a youth leader, you might want to consider this for your sermon on Sunday.

4 Types of Parents in Your Youth Ministry

Parents play an important role in discipling their teenagers, but there are 4 different types of parents.