Articles for Youth Leaders

College Freshmen: Don’t Forget These 3 Things

College freshmen: More than you hunger and thirst for the good things that college provides, hunger and thirst for Jesus and His righteousness. Those other things will be thrown in as blessings as well, but only He will fill you.

George Whitefield: Don’t Leave Those Kids Alone

George Whitefield was equally as understood by children as he was by adults, as Howell Harris tells of going ‘to hear Bro Whitefield preach to little children, many hundreds of them, in their own infant language.

Weird, but True, Youth Ministry Insights

Dangerous risks…Formidable odds…Mortal peril…Shifting alliances…Dead-of-the-night escapes… Rumblings of revolution! Sounds like an intense, high-paced action movie plot, doesn’t it? Or...are these really powerful youth ministry insights?

Self Esteem Activities for Kids Who Are Part of Generation Screen

Kids who are part of "Generation Screen" need parents to utilize self esteem activities for kids more than ever.

Why Is Christian Dating So Weird?

Here's some Christian dating advice: don't make dating weirder than it already is. Really, all dating is awkward...but some Christians take it to the next level.

Christian Teens and Social Media: Positive Stats You Should Know

There are actually some positive statistics you should know about Christian teens and social media.  A New Voice Raises Concerns About Teens and Social Media Last...

Does Virginity Still Matter to Churched Teenagers?

To simply put it, virginity is an indicator of mature Christian culture. It is like calculus. In order to understand calculus you need to know and understand rudimentary math, algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

5 Myths about Expository Teaching in Youth Groups

Is expository teaching or topical teaching best for your youth group?