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Youth Ministry Numbers in Decline? Please, Try Not to Panic!

Are your youth ministry numbers in decline? If so, don't panic. Instead, consider these common reasons why turnout could be tapering.

Live Each Day As If It Were Your Last: Here’s How to Reprioritize

Live each day as if it were your last. What does that really entail? How can you live with no regrets?

6 Results of Relational Evangelism

Traditional approaches are losing its impact on today’s teens who need and want more. Instead, let’s look at six things that happen when you switch gears and start to focus on relational evangelism.

Improve Your Youth Ministry Program With 7 Simple Steps

Check out these 7 pro tips to improve your youth ministry and expand the group's impact.

A Post-Christian World Requires a New Approach to Youth Ministry

Need advice about doing youth ministry in a post-Christian world? Discover one leader's thoughts and tips on reaching teens today.

Are Tattoos a Sin? Explore Biblical Perspectives on Body Modification

Teens today wonder are tattoos a sin. And kids are likely to ask what the Bible says about body modification. How will you answer?

What Does a Godly Relationship Look Like: 4 Insights From Jesus

Teenagers who attend your youth group meetings likely have many questions about relationships. They're asking what does a godly relationship look like. And you have the opportunity to share what Jesus says about that.

Name Your Youth Ministry: Why You Need to Go Beyond Branding

Should your youth ministry have a name? Find out what matters most for marketing and branding your program.

Goals for Youth Ministry: 7 Ways to Measure Success in Your Program

Goals for youth ministry are essential. How do you measure success in your program? Consider these 7 targets.

Loneliness and the Digital Age

Recent data shows that the Gen Z generation (people born roughly between 1997 to 2010) spends an average of seven hours a day on their phone, but 79% of Gen Z people say they struggle with loneliness. In a reality that’s become increasingly digital, there is still a strong need for physical community.

New Year New You: Rebuild Your Approach to Youth Ministry

New year new you. That slogan also can apply to your youth ministry strategy. Read on for three fresh new goals to consider.

How To Apologize When You Mess Up in Youth Ministry

We all mess up, and we all say we're sorry. But we don't all know how to apologize well.

Doubting Is Important: How to Nurture Positive Doubts in Teens

Doubting is a critical-thinking skill for youth. Discover insights about nurturing healthy, positive doubts among your preteens and teens.

Teaching the Bible to Kids

There are many ways that parents can learn teaching the bible to kids and help them understand key lessons that can enhance their lives at any age.

Unanswered Prayers: Explaining God’s Seeming Silence to Teens

Unanswered prayers can lead to questions and doubts. How do you teach teens about God's answers (or apparent lack of answers) to prayer?

Sharing Jesus at Christmas: 5 Easy Ideas for Holiday Evangelism

Yes, Christians should be sharing Jesus at Christmas. But how exactly do we and our teens do that? If you need practical pointers, check out these 5 easy, results-oriented holiday evangelism tips!

Youth Christmas Parties: 14 Creative and Festive Ideas for Teens

Youth Christmas parties are filled with games, snacks, goofy gifts, and lots of laughter. Try one of these fun themes for a holiday party.

Youth Sermon Topics: A Fresh Approach to Preaching

Coming up with new youth sermon topics can be a challenge for youth leaders and pastors. How do you find fresh topics, especially when you preach weekly?

Youth Group Gift Ideas: 10 Christmas Presents for Your Team

Thoughtful youth group gift ideas show your ministry team that you care. Christmas is the perfect time to express appreciation with a gift. Check out these 10 suggestions.

7 Spirits of God in Revelation: Resources for a Youth Ministry Bible Study

Revelation makes a fascinating Bible study class, and one topic worthy of exploration is the 7 spirits of God.
Joby Martin

Joby Martin: What Happens When Pastors Finally Understand Grace

Joby Martin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what happens when a church leader has truly been run over by the “grace train" and understands the profound love and grace of God.

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