Articles for Youth Leaders

The National Senior Sendoff Is Our Labor of Love for High School Seniors

Several weeks ago it started becoming clear that proms were going to be cancelled, graduations were going to look different, and high school seniors-...

4 Key Steps to Mentoring Teens

Mentoring is an essential part of any youth ministry.

One Thing I Would Tell a College Student Wanting to Go Overseas

But the thing I would tell any college student aiming to move overseas for the sake of the gospel is this: learn about the basic Christian life of discipleship.

Do You Miss the Teens in Your Youth Ministry?

The silence is a reminder of how much I miss the teens and adults who make up the ministry I oversee. I never thought I would miss waiting with a teen for their parent to pick them up. I miss it, and it’s been hard.

Why You Should Care About Creativity in Youth Ministry

Creativity matters because it’s deeply personal and inherently authentic.

Be Careful Because Virtual Ministry Can Still Burn You Out

While virtual ministry seems convenient because you can do everything from home, beware because it can still stretch you thin. It can be much harder to create a virtual ministry and not get overwhelmed because it’s harder to establish limits.

Mobilizing Teenagers (Even in a Pandemic) to Lead a Movement

Not only is youth ministry possible during this pandemic, says Dare 2 Share founder Greg Stier, but youth workers can unleash teenagers to be part of a massive global awakening.

Introducing a Pandemic-Proof Way to Share the Gospel

With social distancing and virtual meetings becoming our new normal, the Life in 6 Words app seeks to solve some of your evangelism woes.