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New Year New You: Rebuild Your Approach to Youth Ministry

Youth Ministrycom - January 4, 2024

New year new you. That slogan also can apply to your youth ministry strategy. Read on for three fresh new goals to consider.

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Bible Study on Creation for Youth: Explore Genesis With Your Kids

Stephanie Martin - January 2, 2024

A youth group Bible study on creation is sure to get teens and tweens talking. Check out these 6 great resources.

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How To Apologize When You Mess Up in Youth Ministry

Aaron Helman - January 2, 2024

We all mess up, and we all say we're sorry. But we don't all know how to apologize well.

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Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Help Young People Explore & Use Their Gifts

Stephanie Martin - December 28, 2023

By studying the gifts of the Holy Spirit in youth group, you help teens deepen their faith and discover their purpose.

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Doubting Is Important: How to Nurture Positive Doubts in Teens

Youth Ministrycom - December 27, 2023

Doubting is a critical-thinking skill for youth. Discover insights about nurturing healthy, positive doubts among your preteens and teens.

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Youth Group Rules: Essential Guidelines for Youth Ministry

Rachel Blom - December 26, 2023

Youth group rules are essential for programs to function well. Yet many churches and groups don’t create official guidelines for youth ministry leaders or participants.

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Teaching the Bible to Kids

Josh Weidmann - December 23, 2023

There are many ways that parents can learn teaching the bible to kids and help them understand key lessons that can enhance their lives at any age.

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Unanswered Prayers: Explaining God’s Seeming Silence to Teens

Youth Ministrycom - December 21, 2023

Unanswered prayers can lead to questions and doubts. How do you teach teens about God's answers (or apparent lack of answers) to prayer?

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How Do You Fast for God: A Guide to the Spiritual Discipline of Fasting

Jacques Hadler - December 19, 2023

How do you fast for God? Here's a helpful beginner's guide to the spiritual discipline of fasting.

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Sharing Jesus at Christmas: 5 Easy Ideas for Holiday Evangelism

Greg Stier - December 16, 2023

Yes, Christians should be sharing Jesus at Christmas. But how exactly do we and our teens do that? If you need practical pointers, check out these 5 easy, results-oriented holiday evangelism tips!

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Youth Christmas Parties: 14 Creative and Festive Ideas for Teens

Stephanie Martin - December 15, 2023

Youth Christmas parties are filled with games, snacks, goofy gifts, and lots of laughter. Try one of these fun themes for a holiday party.

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Youth Sermon Topics: A Fresh Approach to Preaching

Rachel Blom - December 14, 2023

Coming up with new youth sermon topics can be a challenge for youth leaders and pastors. How do you find fresh topics, especially when you preach weekly?

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Youth Group Gift Ideas: 10 Christmas Presents for Your Team

Youth Ministrycom - December 12, 2023

Thoughtful youth group gift ideas show your ministry team that you care. Christmas is the perfect time to express appreciation with a gift. Check out these 10 suggestions.

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7 Spirits of God in Revelation: Resources for a Youth Ministry Bible Study

Stephanie Martin - December 11, 2023

Revelation makes a fascinating Bible study class, and one topic worthy of exploration is the 7 spirits of God.

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Food for Large Groups: 30 Meal Ideas (Besides Pizza) for Teens

Stephanie Martin - December 7, 2023

When it comes to food for large groups, pizza isn't the only option. Discover 30 healthy, yummy meal ideas for feeding lots of teens at church.

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God Refines Us Through Suffering: 4 Reasons He Ordains Earthly Trials

Brian Cosby - December 5, 2023

Explore four ways that God refines us through suffering and what the Bible says about earthly trials.

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What’s a Purity Ring (Plus Research Findings About Teen Sexuality)

Jeremy Steele - December 4, 2023

Modern-day teens might ask what’s a purity ring. That practice from the ’90s is now controversial in some Christian circles.

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Beat Burnout With These 27 Habits for Youth Ministry Leaders

Tim Gough - December 1, 2023

Looking for ways to beat burnout? Use these 27 habits so you can stick with (and thrive in) youth ministry.

Articles for Youth Leaders

Campus Ministry Tips: 5 Ways to Expand Your Effectiveness

Todd Jones - November 29, 2023

Do you lead a campus ministry? Thinking of starting one? Then check out these veteran youth ministry tips for effective outreach.

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What Do Mormons Believe: Help Teens Understand LDS Teachings

Stephanie Martin - November 28, 2023

What do Mormons believe is a common question kids ask when you're studying other faiths. Are you prepared to address how LDS teachings differ from Christianity?

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Greg Locke and Mike Signorelli Combine Their Films for ‘Miracles at...

Jesse T. Jackson - April 22, 2024

Last year, Pastor Greg Locke of Global Vision Bible Church (Mt. Juliet, Tennessee) and Pastor Mike Signorelli of V1 Church (Amityville, New York) both released theatrical faith-based documentaries that shared how God is bringing a spiritual awakening during what they describe as “America’s darkest hour.”

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