Youth Leaders Blogs

Dealing With Christmas Stress: How to Avoid a “Bah, Humbug!” Christmas

For many, it’s a simple formula: The higher the level of stress = the higher the chance of a bout with depression.

Keeping Your Family Focused on Christ During the Christmas Rush

So it’s Christmas! It’s a time for joy & celebration, family & faith... ...and three white elephant parties, two cookie exchanges, six performances of the...

The Temptation of Youth Ministry

If I were given everything in the whole world but couldn’t have this one thing, could I resist it?

Open Letter to Parents of Teens

This is what so many of us youth workers have wanted to say to (some) parents over the years.

#1 Thing You Can Do Right Now to Be a Better Youth Pastor

It’s time we ask for help instead of leaning back, filled with pride, thinking of “those children/student ministry people’s issues.”

Youth Ministry Evangelism 501: Learning How to Reach Out to ALL Families in Your Community

Youth ministry evangelism is a great thing but what if youth ministries widen their reach beyond students to all families in the community?