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Student Ministry Often Falls Short: Discover Some Reasons and Fixes

Brandon Hilgemann -
Find out what you can do now to fix student ministry at your church.
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Youth Leaders

One Billion Lost Sheep

Greg Stier -
There are one billion sheep in the world, and each one matters to a shepherd somewhere. There are one billion teenagers in the world, and each matters to the Shepherd of our souls. And they should matter to us too.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Quick Christmas Games: 4 Seasonal Activities for Youth Groups

Andy Blanks -
Do you need easy, quick Christmas games to play with teens? If your “season to be jolly” has turned into “Oh golly!” then keep reading.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

How to Help our Teens Deal With LGBTQ Issues

Greg Stier -
Teens today have to deal with their own confusing identity issues, as well as those of their peers.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Volunteer Meetings: Tips to Make Them Worthwhile and Productive

Phil Bell -
Discover answers to two common youth ministry questions: "How often do you have volunteer meetings?" and "What do you do in volunteer meetings to make them worthwhile?"
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Culture & Trends

Do You Know the Three “L’s” of Technology for Kids?

Andrew Linder -
It’s time for us to get honest about the fact that technology is going to be a part of our children’s lives for the rest of their lives.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Christmas Games: Two Freebies for a Holly-Jolly Youth Event

Michael Bayne -
How about some free Christmas games? It's the season for giving, after all. Use and adapt these youth group games with your teens this holiday season!
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Christmas Youth Group Games: 20 Festive Activities for Teens

Joel from YouthGroupGames -
These Christmas youth group games will bring holiday cheer to any event. The birthday of Jesus is something to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than by playing fun games with teens!
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Change Your Routine: 25 Ways to Feel Refreshed in Ministry

ChildrensMinistry.com -
Do you need a change in routine? Has ministry left you exhausted or burned out? Then take a few minutes to read these 25 ideas for feeling refreshed.
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Outreach Leaders

6 Surprising Ways Evangelism Helps Teenagers Mature

Greg Stier -
Nothing gives you a front-row seat to true impact like being a parent of teenagers who are actively sharing their faith. As a dad, I’ve noticed six surprising ways evangelism helps teenagers mature.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

I Can’t Stop Sinning, So What’s the Point of Stopping?

Jeremy Zach -
Many young people struggle with the idea of sin. Junior and senior high students tend to think, "If I can't stop sinning, then what's the point of stopping?"
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Youth Christmas Party Ideas: 18 Festive Holiday Celebrations

Youth Ministrycom -
Finding new youth Christmas party ideas can be challenging. That’s why we’ve assembled 18 fantastic, memorable suggestions for youth group Christmas parties.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

When Sports Come Before Church: Tackling a Tough Topic

Jonathan McKee -
How do you react when sports come before church for teens and parents? Read on for one insider's thoughts on this challenging subject.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

DIY Gift Ideas: 12 Ways to Thank Volunteers at Christmas

ChildrensMinistry.com -
Are you looking for creative DIY gift ideas for volunteers? Do you want to thank your tireless youth ministry helpers? Then here's a holiday treat!
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Commanding Respect (Not Demanding It) as a Leader

Rachel Blom -
Commanding respect is a worthy goal for church leaders. But you can’t demand respect. Instead, followers must freely give it to you.
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Pastors

Mismatched Message & Method: Are Today’s Global Teens Issuing Church Leaders a Challenge?

Joe Jensen -
Church leaders today are at a crossroads. Gen Z is calling them out on what they are seeing when it comes to the discrepancy of what the Bible says and how Christians are living. 
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Interactive Bible Studies for Youth: 11 Options to Engage Teens

Stephanie Martin -
Using active and interactive Bible studies for youth keeps teen learners involved with the message. Check out these 11 options!
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Youth Leaders

How To Kick-Start Evangelism in Your Youth Group

Greg Stier -
I wish there were a press-and-play button that would help you automatically do this. Unfortunately there isn’t. Youth leaders who do this well must kick-start their group’s evangelism efforts.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

He Already Knows the Answer, But God Still Calls Us to Pray

Kristy Fry -
Recently, a question about God and faith has been stirring in my heart, especially amid great tragedy and pain and loss: If he already knows the answer and has decided the outcome, why the need for prayer?
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Articles for Youth Leaders

What Is Dungeons and Dragons: An Explainer About This Game

Ahnna Lise Stevens-Jennings -
What is Dungeons and Dragons? And should youth leaders and churches endorse it? Discover one person's perspective, which might surprise you!
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