Articles for Youth Leaders

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.

How to Make Time for Your Private Life

Don't let your ministry become all-consuming.

8 Ways to Get Your Students to Share the Gospel

Getting your teenagers to share the gospel can be a challenge. These ideas will help spark them to action.

Is It Wrong to Use Entertainment in Youth Ministry?

Is it OK to have fun and play games in ministry?

3 Lessons From Jesus on Recruiting Volunteers

Finding help from Scripture for getting the best volunteer team.

Pay Attention to What Your Teenager Is Trying to Communicate—Not What They’re Saying

Whether it comes out in harsh words or sulky behavior, teenagers seem to struggle with hyperbole.