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5 Reasons You Are Not Encouraged by Your Leader

Why don’t more leaders encourage the people working for them?

Should You Separate Genders in Youth Group?

Youth ministry veteran Mark Oestreicher is a fan of separating guys and girls, at least part of the time.

How to Define Deeper Youth Ministry

"More important than our definition of discipleship is your understanding," says Doug Fields.

How do You Handle Rejection in Youth Ministry?

We all face rejection at one time or another. Here are some tips for dealing with it.

3 Tips for Young Youth Pastors

Geoff Stewart shares 3 things he's learned through the pitfalls of youth ministry.

How to Deal with Problem Parents

Kurt Johnston shares his 3-step approach to handling conflict with parents.

The Expectations of a Youth Pastor

Do you have realistic expectations for your youth volunteers?

3 Reminders About Your Youth Ministry Calling

Youth Ministry is a ministry of extremes, and in the good, bad and ugly of ministry you need to hold on to your sense of calling.

3 Tips to Win the Support of Your Senior Pastor

Three simple ways to get your senior pastor interested in youth ministry.

10 Ways to Improve Your Relational Ministry

One of the best investments you will ever make in youth ministry is the time spent on developing relationships with your students.

What is the Feel of Your Youth Ministry?

"The ‘feel’ of your youth ministry should be that it’s a place of rest," says Mark Oestreicher.

Liquor and Lip Gloss: Alcohol's Affect on Young Girls

All parents worry about their children and alcohol, but according to research, it may be the parents of girls who have the most reason.

Your Youth Ministry is Full of Special Needs

What can we learn from those around us with special needs?

How to Find Capable Small Group Leaders

"One of the biggest challenges in youth ministry is finding good adult leaders."

Post-High School Students Feel Closer to God

A recent study found college sophomores and juniors feel closer to God since leaving high school.

4 Risks of Making Your Sermon Too Practical

Is it possible for your sermon to be too practical?

5 Levels of Youth Ministry Events

Ben Read shares several levels to help you gauge where your students are at spiritually & help you achieve bench marks.

Is Unity In Youth Group Possible?

Is your youth group experiencing unity or are your struggling in that area?

7 Ways to Value Those You Lead or Work With

" It’s been my belief that most people don’t leave ministries, they leave leaders."

4 Non-Negotiable Small Group Leader Expectations

The expectations you have for your group could make a tremendous impact your student's spiritual growth.

Sean Feucht, Eric Metaxas, and Russell Johnson Set To Lead ‘United...

On Thursday (April 25), political activist Sean Feucht will lead a “United for Israel March” at Columbia University alongside author Eric Metaxas and Pastor Russell Johnson of The Pursuit Church in Seattle, Washington.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

Articles for Youth Leaders