"Utilize these resources for a more holistic approach to growing students’ understanding of God’s heart for those hurting and dying around the world."

Youth Leaders Blogs

Making a Complete 160-Degree Turn

Greg Stier - October 14, 2010

The 20 degrees of sin that I still struggle with can be completely frustrating.

Youth Leader Videos

Standing Out for You

Toni Ridgaway - October 12, 2010

God wants us to live out our faith -- and sometimes that means we need to stand out.

Youth Leader Videos

Messages for Teenage Girls

Toni Ridgaway - October 12, 2010

Here's a video created by a teenage girl FOR teenage girls!

Youth Leader Videos

Mary Margaret Tells the Story of Jonah

Toni Ridgaway - October 12, 2010

6-year-old tells the story of Jonah

Youth Leader Videos

God Plays with Lasers?

Toni Ridgaway - October 12, 2010

Breathtaking light show in a time-lapse video by National Geographic.

Youth Leaders Blogs

Maze Craze

Chad Swanzy - October 11, 2010

We put together a huge maze for our middle school students every year. Tomorrow morning in all the services the students will go...

Youth Leaders Blogs

Being Discoverable

Dennis Beckner - October 11, 2010

It happened again last night. I’m so happy when it does because it gives me more respect for parents. A student I was...

Youth Leaders Blogs

How To Keep Your Edge in Youth Ministry

Josh Griffin - October 11, 2010

Thought that DC had some good thoughts over on Curry Stew this week – loved his post about keeping your edge in youth ministry....

Youth Leaders Blogs

Three Helpful Epstein Tests

Mark Oestreicher - October 11, 2010

i’ve mentioned dr. robert epstein‘s book, teen 2.0 on this blog a few times. it continues to shape my thinking (and,...

Youth Leaders Blogs

The Power of Calling

Adam McLane - October 11, 2010

Yesterday, I spent some time thinking about the calling of Abraham and Moses. (Genesis 15) I was comparing the discomfort those men went...

Youth Leaders Blogs

Youth Ministry Essentials: Cultivating Student Leadership

Andy Blanks - October 11, 2010

Guest Post by Aaron Shaver An essential part of the youth leader’s job is to identify, recruit, and develop potential leaders . . . . . ....

Free Resources for Youth Leaders

Free Discussion Guide: Start Here

Daniel So - October 11, 2010

Free Discussion Guide Challenge your students to do hard things, and to turn the world upside-down for Jesus. This 16 page PDF discussion guide contains questions...

Youth Leaders Blogs

Why Youth Talks Keep Getting Shorter

Brooklyn Lindsey - October 10, 2010

What do your youth talks look like?

Articles for Youth Leaders

Boys Will Be Boys

Andrew Burden - October 8, 2010

Andrew Burden talks pranks & pillow fights. Should we promote, prohibit or participate?

Youth Leader How To's

How To Handle Criticism

Roy Probus - October 7, 2010

Roy Probus discusses five key things in making criticism work for you.

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‘Lyrics Matter’—Evangelist Shane Pruitt Sounds the Alarm on Taylor Swift’s New...

Jesse T. Jackson - April 23, 2024

Pop star Taylor Swift has come under fire following the release of a surprise 31-song double album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department," last Friday (April 19). Some have criticized Swift, who has described herself as a Christian, for her “self-worshipping” lyrics that include biblical imagery.

‘VeggieTales’ Co-Creator Phil Vischer Shares Sneak Peek of New ‘Phil &...

Christian News April 23, 2024

NC Pastor, Paralyzed From Previous Attempted Carjacking, Has Car Stolen From...

Christian News April 23, 2024

Police Rule Out Foul Play in Death of Christian Singer Mandisa

Christian News April 23, 2024

New Podcasts

Podcast

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Jessica Lea - April 17, 2024

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

David Ashcraft on the Surprising, ‘Deep Emotions’ He Felt Stepping Down...

Podcast April 10, 2024

John Jenkins: Every Pastor Should Have a Pastor

Podcast April 3, 2024

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Podcast March 27, 2024

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