Articles for Youth Leaders

How to Have Tough Conversations With Students About Porn

Talking about porn is awkward and difficult, but it is an INCREDIBLY necessary conversation to have and be able to navigate well.

Have We Created a Youth Ministry Monster?

In the creation of doing so many different ministries or missions in our church that aren’t all connected to our purpose and vision, we end up creating a monster. How?

Students and Sin: Are We Teaching the Wrong Way?

Though well-intentioned, are our approaches to students and sin actually creating the wrong outcomes?

How to Get Even the Tough Students to Open Up and Share

What I am about to share is not rocket science, but they are simple tips that will allow faithful adults from just about any background to sit down with a group of students and engage in deep and meaningful conversation.

Straightening the Cookies: How to Be Fully Present With Students

Am I focusing on "straightening the cookies" and missing opportunities to be fully present with students waiting for my attention?

Youth Pastors: Make a Hole on Mondays to Feed Your Soul

Youth pastor, you need to feed your soul—and this hole on Mondays might be the perfect time.

Youth Ministry Ambition: Is There a Student Ministry Corporate Ladder?

Youth ministry ambition: What is the top of the youth ministry world?