Articles for Youth Leaders

Margin in Youth Ministry: 6 Steps To Slowing Down

Need more margin in youth ministry? Don’t let feeling wiped out be the norm.

Extended Adolescence: What Youth Leaders Need To Know

Extended adolescence has become a major trend in American life. Learn the faith impacts of drawing out this developmental stage.

Community Care & Youth Ministry: Build Excitement with Passion Projects

Community care and service projects are vital parts of youth ministry. Use passion projects to get teens onboard for neighborhood outreach!

Vision as a Youth Leader Is Just as Important as Your Mission

Vision as a youth leader differs from a youth ministry mission. Learn how to recognize the difference.

Texting in Youth Ministry: What Youth Leaders Need To Know

Texting in youth ministry is an important communication topic. Should we adapt it or fight it?

Youth Ministry Games for Small Groups: Fun, Faith & Fellowship

Youth ministry games for small groups encourage interaction and point teens to Jesus. While reinforcing Bible lessons, youth group games help teens share and grow.

Using Social Media in Youth Ministry: 4 Crucial Guardrails

Wondering about best practices for using social media in youth ministry? Veteran youth leader Brandon Early offers four valuable insights.

Church Youth Rules and Regulations: Key Youth Ministry Guidelines

Church youth rules and regulations are essential for programs to function well. So create guidelines for youth ministry leaders and participants.

Church Youth Committee Roles and Responsibilities: 5 Jobs for Teens

Church youth committee roles and responsibilities are varied and many. Kids are well-qualified to tackle many tasks.

Forgiveness Bible Lesson for Preteens: Free Study for Sunday School

Use this free forgiveness Bible lesson with preteens. Remind kids that God urges them to take the next step.

Church Politics and How To Navigate Them as a Youth Leader

Navigating church politics as a youth leader can get complicated. Learn 5 tips for handling them the right way.