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Youth leaders face daunting cultural and leadership challenges as the lead their church’s youth ministry. More than ever, youth pastors need youth ministry leadership resources and pastoral resources to enable them to advance the gospel of Jesus in these challenging times for young people. churchleaders.com is dedicated to providing youth ministry resources and information for every youth pastor. If you serve on a church staff as senior high leader, youth ministry leader, student minister, next gen leader, junior high minister, or any other pastoral role, you’ll find must-have pastoral resources and connections to a community of youth leaders for greater Kingdom impact worldwide.

Youth ministry leaders from every denomination find free resources, encouragement, inspiration, teaching tips, and articles they are looking for here at churchleaders.com. Join millions of youth ministry leaders who look to us for resources and encouragement for youth ministry leadership.

Leading your youth ministry is not only about teaching and building relationships, but it is also about your relationship with Jesus. You will also find inspiration, encouragement, and help to keep your relationship with God strong and vibrant.

Youth Ministry Burnout

The Complete How and Why Behind Youth Ministry Burnout

Articles for Youth Leaders Aaron Helman -
We've finally identified the precise behaviors and warning signs that will put you on a path to burnout.

TobyMac Playing Live Shows Again on Drive-In Theater Tour

Articles for Youth Leaders Jesse T. Jackson -
TobyMac is about to embark on a live 12 show Drive-In Theater Tour.

7 Reasons to Put More Introverts on Stage

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dan Scott -
It seems that introverts have the upper hand at reading the crowd and adjusting their delivery accordingly.
Teens How to Read the Bible

Teaching Teens How to Read the Bible (and Actually Understand It)

Articles for Youth Leaders Jen Weaver -
Know that God longs to speak with you through His Word. Seriously LONGS. Like more than I desire chocolate. Respond to Him, He’s willing, ready and waiting.
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The Generation Game (and How to Do Intergenerational Ministry)

Articles for Youth Leaders Christina Embree -
Just where did the rules of the Generation Game originate? And how do they apply to how we do intergenerational ministry in the church?
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Where a First-Time Bible Reader Should Start

Articles for Youth Leaders Dennis Beckner -
How to answer when first-time Bible readers asks you where to start reading the Scriptures.
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How to Have an Online Game Night

Articles for Youth Leaders Steve Cullum -
That idea actually brings us to the solution for an online game night. You can stream party-games and people can play along from their own homes.
You Have More in Common With Gen Z Than You Think

You Have More in Common With Gen Z Than You Think

Articles for Youth Leaders Mark O'Brien -
Our preoccupation with the uniqueness of this generation, might actually isolate us from them instead of drawing us to them. You probably have more in common with Gen Z than you realize.
3 Tips to Becoming a Better Bible Teacher

3 Tips to Becoming a Better Bible Teacher

Articles for Youth Leaders Andy Blanks -
Most great athletes are great because they have mastered the fundamentals.
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7 Virtual Icebreakers to Get Teens Talking

Articles for Youth Leaders Megan Briggs -
These virtual icebreakers are sure to get the teens attending your youth group meetings talking and, more often than not, laughing.
graduating seniors

10 Questions to Ask Graduating Seniors

Articles for Youth Leaders Chuck Bomar -
Companies and organizations often do “exit interviews,” and they do so for many different reasons. But the biggest one is that they get really honest answers. And this is a great time to do the same with graduating seniors.

The National Senior Sendoff Is Our Labor of Love for High School Seniors

Articles for Youth Leaders Greg Stier -
Several weeks ago it started becoming clear that proms were going to be cancelled, graduations were going to look different, and high school seniors-...
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25 Christian Would You Rather Questions (Bible Edition)

Youth Leaders Megan Briggs -
These would you rather questions make an excellent icebreaker for Christian youth groups and for family gatherings. BONUS: your students might actually want to read the Bible after answering them!
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4 Key Steps to Mentoring Teens

Youth Leaders Chris Wesley -
Mentoring is an essential part of any youth ministry.
How to Get Your Small Group Talking

How to Get Your Small Group Talking

Youth Leaders Rachel Blom -
For a leader, a small group that won’t talk, that won’t share, can be a real struggle.
One Thing I Would Tell a College Student Wanting to Go Overseas

One Thing I Would Tell a College Student Wanting to Go Overseas

Articles for Youth Leaders Caleb Greggsen -
But the thing I would tell any college student aiming to move overseas for the sake of the gospel is this: learn about the basic Christian life of discipleship.
Miss the Teens?

Do You Miss the Teens in Your Youth Ministry?

Articles for Youth Leaders Chris Wesley -
The silence is a reminder of how much I miss the teens and adults who make up the ministry I oversee. I never thought I would miss waiting with a teen for their parent to pick them up. I miss it, and it’s been hard.

10 Things Youth Ministry Needs More Of

Articles for Youth Leaders Matt Cleaver -
Some things that ought to be encouraged in student ministry.
Be Careful Because Virtual Ministry Can Still Burn You Out

Be Careful Because Virtual Ministry Can Still Burn You Out

Articles for Youth Leaders Chris Wesley -
While virtual ministry seems convenient because you can do everything from home, beware because it can still stretch you thin. It can be much harder to create a virtual ministry and not get overwhelmed because it’s harder to establish limits.
dare 2 share

Mobilizing Teenagers (Even in a Pandemic) to Lead a Movement

Articles for Youth Leaders Stephanie Martin -
Not only is youth ministry possible during this pandemic, says Dare 2 Share founder Greg Stier, but youth workers can unleash teenagers to be part of a massive global awakening.
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Youth Leaders

Today’s youth leaders face daunting cultural and leadership challenges. More than ever, youth pastors need leadership resources and pastoral resources to enable them to advance the gospel of Jesus in these challenging times for young people. ChurchLeaders.com is dedicated to providing resources and information for every youth pastor. If you serve on a church staff as senior high leader, student minister, next gen leader, junior high minister, or any other pastoral role, you’ll find must-have pastoral resources and connections to a community of youth leaders for greater Kingdom impact worldwide.

Youth leaders from every denomination find ideas, encouragement, inspiration, teaching tips, and support they are looking for here at ChurchLeaders.com. Join millions of youth ministry leaders who look to us for resources and encouragement for youth ministry leadership.

Leading your youth ministry is not only about teaching and building relationships, but it is also about your relationship with Jesus. You will also find inspiration, encouragement, and help to keep your relationship with God strong and vibrant.

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