Articles for Youth Leaders

Who Is Setting Your Youth Ministry Standard? Don’t Limit Yourself

Many people allow their ministry to be limited by the standards set for them and they may not even know it’s happening.

Reaching Families During Busy Sports Schedules

Kids' sports commitments can mean a lot of absences. Here's how to keep reaching them.

The 11 Roles Your Team Must Fill

From volunteers to staff, these are the roles that your group must fulfill.

How to Help Kids Attack the Number One Lie They Hear

Part 2: How to help your students take a stand for truth in a constantly changing world.

How You Can Live Like a Rock Star on a Youth Pastor’s Salary

There are numerous tricks for how to enjoy life and still look good while working in youth ministry.

How to Respond to Claims That Abstinence Training Is Ineffective

As Christians, we should not be in the business of watering down the truth in the interest of what kids might do anyway.

5 Ideas to Help Kids Be Smarter About Smartphones

How to help your students—and their parents—navigate this tricky technology.

Why Charlie Brown Was a Middle-Schooler at Heart

What "Charlie Brown Christmas" can teach you about your kids.