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Summer Camp Planning: 3 Key Ingredients for Success

Planning ahead is crucial for almost all elements of youth group programming. This is especially true for any kind of camp or trip. Here are three key ingredients for successful summer camp planning.

10 Rock – Solid Reasons You Should NOT Quit Youth Ministry

Perhaps you’re one of those youth leaders who is rethinking your role as a youth leader. Here are 10 rock-solid reasons you should not quit.

Youth Ministry Summer Strategy: 4 Scheduling Tips for Intentionality

An age-old debate in youth ministry is whether to take the summer off. I've always landed on the side of NO! The caveat is that you need to carefully consider your youth ministry summer strategy.

18 Youth Group Games, Lessons and Activities for Teens

A thriving youth group is crucial for churches that want to grow. But planning youth group games and activities week after week can be tough. Here are 18 youth group games and activities you can use at your youth events to keep things fresh.

Youth Group Summer Camps: 3 Reasons They’re Vital

With everything else that tends to get packed into the precious summer months, you might be tempted to skip camp this summer. But I encourage you not to make that mistake!

What Is Purity Really All About, According to God?

A student recently asked a loaded question through eyes of pain. I don’t know what the pain was or what had happened, but she asked in longing: What is purity? She said, "I’m wondering how something not pure can ever be pure again.”

Know How to Answer This Question: “Why Is Youth Group Important?”

Don't let your kids miss out on these 5 vital reason to stay plugged into youth group.

31 Ministry Roles and Responsibilities for Teens

When I leave things undone on purpose, kids have something to do when they arrive. Roles and responsibilities for teens are essential for growing young servants and leaders.

The Problem With Summer Camp

Find out more about the problem with summer camp. #summercamp #youthmin #stumin #parentingteens

12 Ways for Your Church to Stay Connected With High School Graduates and College Students

Churches too often lose touch with the students they helped raise when they go away to school; here's how to avoid that.

My Youth Ministry Summer Bucket List for Teens

Summer is here, and that means youth ministers have all the time in the world. (Ha!) Although my summers are crazy busy, I love these month. That's why I created a summer bucket list for teens.

There’s Help for Overcoming Teenage Porn Addiction

Despite the damage that porn addiction causes, church workers are often unwilling and/or afraid to talk openly about it. This is especially true regarding teenage porn addiction.

Christian Leadership Podcasts Geared Toward Church Workers

Podcasts and their audiences continue to grow rapidly. Christian leadership podcasts are ideal for helping church workers develop, grow and serve their congregations.

Gen Z Lost Touch With Faith Communities During Pandemic But Kept the Faith, Says Study

Researchers are warning faith communities, religious leaders, teachers and parents there isn’t going to be a simple “back to normal” approach for young people after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tips and Timelines for Making the Transition From Children’s Ministry to Youth Ministry

When preteens are ready to move from kidmin to youth group, it’s helpful to have a plan in place. Begin the transition from children’s ministry to youth ministry about three months out and focus on events and activities that celebrate the kids.

Youth Discipleship: 5 Essential Reminders for Your Ministry Team

Here’s a few things I’ve challenged our team to keep in mind when discipling.

Summer Outreach Ideas: 8 Ways to Reach Teenagers

Summer's sweet, lazy days are around the corner. But summer is also an ideal time to focus on evangelism. Summer outreach ideas are effective and also loads of fun.

7 Tips for Youth Small Group Success

Leading a youth small group can be tough! Whether you’re a full-time, part-time or volunteer youth worker, you’ve certainly experienced difficulties in a youth small group.

7 Best Practices From the Best Student Ministries

I have the privilege of working alongside many student ministries across the country. This allows me to learn from the best youth pastors on the planet. The great thing is, I get access to observe what the most impactful student ministries are doing.

Teenagers and God: Where Kids Fit

In life's grand equation, teenagers and God are connected in profound ways. That's because the most fundamental question young people in your community will ever wrestle with is “Why am I here?”
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.
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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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