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Hell and Brimstone: Don’t Overlook This Hot Topic in Your Ministry

Greg Stier -
Jesus talked often about the reality of hell and brimstone. He described it in exacting and terrifying detail. So youth leaders can't avoid the topic with their teens.
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Youth Ministry Budget: Tips for Creating a Workable Plan

Stephanie Martin -
For the typical student pastor, creating a youth ministry budget likely isn’t a yearly highlight. Yet providing a healthy program of meaningful outreach and fun activities requires financial parameters.
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Road Trip Games: 10 Can’t-Miss Activities for Traveling With Teens

Youth Ministrycom -
When you need to get from here to there with a group of teenagers, try these 10 road trip games and activities. They'll make the journey as fun as the destination!
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Thanksgiving Youth Group Ideas: 8 Hall-of-Fame Activities for Teens

Youth Ministrycom -
Looking for some fun Thanksgiving youth group ideas for your student gatherings? Feast on these eight great activities for teens!
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7 Things Teens Need From Their Parents So They Won’t Abandon God

Frank Powell -
"When it comes to kids’ faith, parents get what they are."
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Two Things That Cannot Exist Together: Why Clutter Destroys Focus

Mark Cox -
I've realized there are two things that cannot exist together in my life. No matter what, they are mutually exclusive: clutter and focus.
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Cross Christmas Tree: A Unique Way to Remember Jesus

Youth Ministrycom -
Check out the story behind the clever concept of a cross Christmas tree. Discover how a CROSS-mas Tree display can help you share the real reason for the season with others.
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Living Out Your Faith: The Biggest Barrier Teenagers Face

Andy Blanks -
what makes living out your faith so difficult, especially for today's teenagers? Why aren’t students living more bold and dynamic spiritual lives?
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Shoe Kick: A Wacky Large-Group Game for Youth Ministry

Joel from YouthGroupGames -
If you need an active, outdoor, no-cost game for a youth group meeting or camp, step right up! Shoe Kick is just the right fit.
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Evangelism Experiences: 10 Wild Adventures in Sharing the Gospel

Greg Stier -
Based on some crazy evangelism experiences I've had, I can attest that sharing the Gospel is never boring. In fact, it's the greatest, most worthwhile adventure possible.
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Articles for Youth Leaders

Gift Ideas for Youth Pastor: 8 Ways to Show Your Appreciation

Stephanie Martin -
Whether youth ministers are full-time or part-time, paid or volunteer, they all like to feel loved and appreciated. So in honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, we’ve searched for a variety of gift ideas for youth pastor.
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Youth Ministry Kickoff Ideas: 10 Fun Ways to Launch a New Season

Youth Ministrycom -
Check out these 10 youth ministry kickoff ideas! Use them this fall to welcome teens back, attract newcomers, and promote community building.
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Game of Thrones: Can You Be a Christian and Watch Certain Shows?

Tim Gough -
Can you be a Christian and watch Game of Thrones? Such inquiries usually come less in the form of genuine curiosity and more in the form of judgmental arrogance. The tone, in other words, is "How can someone possibly be a Christian and…?"
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Lessons on Prayer for Youth: 8 Resources to Use With Teens

Stephanie Martin -
By teaching intentional lessons on prayer for youth, leaders help kids establish good communication habits with God that will last a lifetime.
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How to Share the Gospel in 5 Minutes (Though Kids CAN Listen Longer)

Rachel Blom -
Yes, it's important to know how to share the gospel in 5 minutes. But no, that's not all the time you have with kids. Their attention spans are longer than that; you just need to know how to engage them.
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Understanding Transgender, Non-Binary, and Intersex

Darryl Dash -
We’re not just talking about an issue; we’re talking about people. Because It’s about both people and an issue, and so we must aim to be both biblical on the issue and loving to people. Especially when people are struggling with their biological sex.
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Worldly Person: A Bible Study From the Book of James

Jeff Baxter -
This Bible study on James 4:1-5:6 explores the drastic difference between the mind of a worldly person and a heaven-focused person. Discover how followers of Jesus can truly glorify God.
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Transgender Peer Pressure: Is Your Child Vulnerable?

Megan Briggs -
A new study indicates there is an observable link between peer group influence and increased social media use and gender dysphoria in adolescents and young adults.
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Get to Know You Games: Top 10 Icebreaker Activities for Youth

Joel from YouthGroupGames -
Get to know you games help teenagers mingle and find out a little bit about each other. These fun activities are great for breaking the ice and helping new kids feel welcome at youth group.
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Youth Group Kids Leaving the Faith at Alarming Rates Despite Unlimited Pizza and Mountain Dew

Babylon Bee -
A concerning new study has revealed that kids raised in church youth group are leaving the Christian faith at alarming rates, regardless of how much free Mountain Dew and pizza the church ministry feeds them in high school.
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