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Christian Counseling for Youth: 10 Options for Helping Teens

Though youth ministers have many opportunities to assist teens, few are trained psychologists or therapists. So it’s essential to keep resources handy for Christian counseling for youth.

Youth Pastor: Escape Your Cocoon and Engage With the Culture

Holiness-preserving and heart-guarding aren’t bad things, no matter how we choose to engage in culture. But as a youth pastor, I was strangling opportunities to reach teens.

How to Spread the Gospel: 21 Ways Teens Can Evangelize

For teens, ideas for how to spread the Gospel are boundless. Kids in your youth group can try these 21 evangelism ideas.

Thank You Youth Worker: An Honest Letter From One Teen’s Mom

Need a dose of encouragement for youth ministry? Then check out this heartfelt letter from a parent. Discover why one mom felt it was so important to say, "Thank you youth worker!"

Paint Slip and Slide: A Fun DIY Project Your Teens Will Love

Are you looking for a fun, messy DIY activity that teens can do outside? Then check out this paint slip and slide idea from the youth ministry at Saddleback Church.

Bible Study on Crowns: Explore This Scriptural Theme With Teens

Rewards are a theme throughout Scripture. Numerous Bible verses mention crowns that faithful saints will receive. Throughout this Bible study on crowns, young people...

Bible Verses for Graduation: 23 Scriptures to Bless Graduates

These 23 Bible verses for graduation are forward-looking and also celebrate your graduate’s achievements.

Church Graduation Program Ideas: 5 Ways to Celebrate Grads

How does your church and youth ministry celebrate graduates? Here are a few church graduation program ideas you can try!

Bible Apps for Teens: Help Kids Connect With Scripture

As you encourage teenagers to dive into their Bibles, consider leveraging some new approaches. For this high-tech generation, Bible apps for teens can be a helpful tool.

Youth Room Ideas: 7 Easy Renovation Tips to Try for Teens

Use these 7 great youth room ideas to make your church meeting space feel brand-new.

10 Youth Bible Study Topics to Explore With Teenagers

Almost all subjects that lead to great adult Bible studies work well as youth Bible study topics too. Check out these 10 ideas!

Spring Break Ideas: 5 Youth Ministry Activities You Can Try

Check out these five spring break ideas for teen youth groups. We're assembled one activity for each weekday of break.

Volunteer Handbook: A Free Resource You Can Customize

Download this free volunteer handbook today! Then customize it to fit your youth ministry needs.

Youth Ministry Scandals: How to Avoid Becoming a Statistic

Youth ministry scandals, discouragement, burnout—how can you avoid becoming yet another statistic?

Youth Ministry Tough Questions: 5 Topics You Must Be Ready to Address

Check out these five youth ministry tough questions. Somewhere, sometime, someone will ask them. That's the wrong moment to realize you don't have an answer.

High School Youth Group Is Changing—So We Must, Too

When I was a teenager, I lived for the weekend events of our junior high and high school youth group. I attended every possible one. But these days, kids have other ways to connect socially, so youth ministries must adapt.

Writing a Great Youth Pastor Job Description

Looking for a good youth pastor can be difficult. It helps to have a great youth pastor job description. Trust me, I know. Not only have I served as a youth pastor, but I have also now hired several youth pastors in my various senior-level roles. 

Encouraging Words for Volunteers: 16 Things People Need to Hear

What kind of messages are you sending to youth ministry helpers? These 16 encouraging words for volunteers will keep them coming back for more.

Youth Ministry Plan: How to Run a Strategic Program

Throughout the years, I've learned valuable tools for making a strategic youth ministry plan. Check out these 5 steps and see how you can apply them at your church!

Youth Ministry Scavenger Hunt: New Twists on a Teen Favorite

Check out this Ultimate Youth Ministry Scavenger Hunt, featuring a bunch of quirky twists and tips for added fun!
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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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