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Why Did Jesus Die: Answer Kids’ Tough Questions About the Cross

Are you ready to answer tough questions from kids about why did Jesus die? Use these resources to help your youth group members know what the cross really stands for.

Valentine’s Day Advice for Preteen and Youth Ministry Leaders

Need Valentine’s Day advice from a youth ministry perspective? Consider these 5 do’s and don’ts for the heart-filled holiday.

Don’t Quit Youth Ministry: 7 Compelling Reasons to Press On

If you're discouraged in youth ministry, consider these seven reasons before you quit.

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!
Erika Kirk

Erika Kirk Shares Whether She Feels ‘Safe’ Following the Assassination of...

During an upcoming interview, Turning Point USA’s Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, discusses whether she feels safe in light of her husband’s assassination.
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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