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How You Can Live Like a Rock Star on a Youth Pastor’s Salary

There are numerous tricks for how to enjoy life and still look good while working in youth ministry.

How to Respond to Claims That Abstinence Training Is Ineffective

As Christians, we should not be in the business of watering down the truth in the interest of what kids might do anyway.

5 Ideas to Help Kids Be Smarter About Smartphones

How to help your students—and their parents—navigate this tricky technology.

Why Charlie Brown Was a Middle-Schooler at Heart

What "Charlie Brown Christmas" can teach you about your kids.

How to Make Time for Your Private Life

Don't let your ministry become all-consuming.

8 Ways to Get Your Students to Share the Gospel

Getting your teenagers to share the gospel can be a challenge. These ideas will help spark them to action.

Is It Wrong to Use Entertainment in Youth Ministry?

Is it OK to have fun and play games in ministry?

3 Lessons From Jesus on Recruiting Volunteers

Finding help from Scripture for getting the best volunteer team.

Pay Attention to What Your Teenager Is Trying to Communicate—Not What They’re Saying

Whether it comes out in harsh words or sulky behavior, teenagers seem to struggle with hyperbole.

Is College Worth It for Students?

How much do college grads make compared to those with just a high school education? How many college grads are unemployed compared to others?

Why Student Ministers Matter

A student writes a letter that shows why youth ministers do what they do.

4 Tips to Help You Navigate Through Complaints About Your Ministry

It's inevitable. You are going to have a difficult conversation if you work in ministry.

Today’s Teens Are Always in the Hallway

To the average teen, the high school hallway is as high pressure a performance environment as the catwalk is to a fashion model or the weight room is to the football player.

What Is the Core Reason Kids Leave the Faith?

When exploring the question "why do kids leave the faith?" one core issue that is often overlooked is the need to grasp a need for God.

The False Reality of Social Media

Students are obsessed with social media. Here are some things they need to keep in mind.

How to Lay Aside the Weight of Lust

Why it's time to turn to faith and embrace hope and grace.

The Key to Making Your Lessons Stick

A simple way to get your students to internalize the Gospel.

The Christian School Dilemma: Producing Legalists, Hedonists or Activists

A Christian school is in a position to produce one of three kinds of people.

6 Tips for Better Lesson Illustrations

How to make sure you're reaching your audience with your speaking illustrations.
Joby Martin

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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