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Sermon Sabotage: 10 Ways to Ruin a Message for Teens (or Adults)

Maximize your sermon prep time and watch out for these 10 ways to ruin a youth message.

Teens Ministries: A Look at Kids Taking the Leadership Reins

Teens ministries aren't limited to adults ministering to teenagers. Youth ministry also can mean teens are ministering to other people, living out their faith.

4 Keys To Launching a Gospel Movement

Since I was 11, I’ve dreamed about a sweeping Gospel movement, led by a generation of on-fire young people.

Teen Advice: 10 Conversations You Need to Have With Kids Now

Today's teen hears lots of advice, but is it the right advice? Read on to discover 10 topics that kids need to hear about from parents and youth ministers.

Great Youth Pastor: 6 Ways to Become Better at Your Role

Do you want to become a great youth pastor or church leader? Here are six things I'm working on to become better at my role in youth ministry.

Youth Group Promotion Ideas: 7 Ways to Publicize Your Teen Ministry

Youth group promotion ideas are vital for every size and type of youth ministry. Check out these great publicity ideas to reach teens!

It’s OK to Be Single

In today's society, we emphasize marriage so much that we sometimes believe that being single represents a lesser state. That's not true, and here's why it's OK to be single.

Getting in Shape: 4 Reasons Youth Ministers Need to Be Physically Fit

Getting in shape can be a challenge but is well worth it. Read one youth minister's take on physical fitness for church leaders.

Who Is Jesus: A Bible Study for Youth About the Word of God

Who is Jesus? That's a key question for any youth group to explore. This Bible study for youth explores Jesus' identity as the Word of God.

God’s Will for My Life: Help Teens Discover Their Purpose

Many teenagers are asking, "What is God's will for my life?" Young people want to know their purpose on this earth. How will you answer teenagers' questions about God's plan for their life?

Crazy Youth Group Games: Play These at Your Own Risk!

Check out these 10 crazy youth group games. Which ones will your teens go crazy over!

Conquering the Challenge of Biblical Unity

Unity matters. Doctrine matters too. But not all doctrine is created equal. There are five foundational truths we must build our networks upon so they won’t fall “with a great crash.”

Movies About the Bible & Biblical Themes: 22 Films for Youth Groups

Movies about the Bible and biblical themes are ideal for youth ministry lessons and events. Consider these 15 films for teen studies at your church.

Want Youth Group Transformation? Start Here.

"Of the 20-plus books I’ve written over the past 20-plus years, Gospelize Your Youth Ministry is the most important."

Spiritual Works of Mercy: 17 Bible-Based Acts for Youth Groups

What are spiritual works of mercy? And how can youth groups participate? Discover 17 ways teen can be selfless servants.

Opening Letter to Parents: What Your Teenagers Need

Use this opening letter to parents to thank, educate, encourage, and inspire parents of teens at your church.

Your Youth Ministry Philosophy Cheat Sheet

Having a clear philosophy enables you to focus on what’s truly important for your youth group and weed out what’s not.

Reasons Not to Smoke Weed (Even if It’s Legal in Your State)

These days, many U.S. teens need to hear reasons not to smoke weed. Share these 10 arguments against using marijuana with kids in your youth ministry.

On Making an Emotional Decision for Christ

Some people, nervous about the sheer shock value of biblical truths, will gently rebuke me with statements like, “Well, we need to make sure our teens aren’t just making an emotional decision for Christ.”

3 Reasons To Stop Treating Youth Pastors Like the JV Team

Youth ministry is some of the most important work a person could do. Further, it’s some of the most important work a church could support. Here are three reasons to start treating youth pastors like “real” pastors.
Revival Generation

‘The Revival Generation’ Wants To Redefine the Gen Z Religious Narrative

'The Revival Generation' is a documentary covers the UniteUS revivals taking place across US colleges, arguing that they're part of a larger trend.
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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