How to Give a Brilliant Youth Talk
Here is the most amazing structure ever used for creating a youth talk for students: Hook, Book, Look, Took! You'll become a pro with this approach.
Longevity in Ministry Beats Personality Every Time!
Longevity in ministry beats personality every time! Want to know how I know? I was recently asked why the youth program at our church was so amazing. Between you and me, our youth ministry really isn't amazing. Here's what matters.
The Problem With Summer Camp
Are you proudly touting this significant issue in your summer camp?
4 Signs That Person Is NOT the One
Marriage is a big deal to God, regardless of what society has made it. As we're dating, it's hard not to wonder if the person we're with is "the one." To help you answer that question, here are four signs that the person you’re dating isn’t someone you should marry.
8 Great Summer Outreach Ideas for Youth Ministry
As a youth leader, it’s all too easy to inadvertently fall into a pattern of slacking off and slowing down your Gospel Advancing Ministry efforts during the summer months. Instead, here are 8 great summer outreach ideas to reach teenagers.
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
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Taking Care of the Introverts in Your Ministry
One-third to one-half of the students in our youth ministries are introverts. And in my ministry experiences, three-quarters of our programs and ideas nurture the extroverted nature.
Lawnmower Parents and Snowflake Spirituality
I’ve noticed that, whether as a result of lawnmower parents or not, there’s a growing trend among younger Christ followers in regard to handling adversity. In short, many are spiritual snowflakes.
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?
10 Things Parents Want From Youth Ministry
There are some basic things that parents expect from you and your ministry.
3 Tips for Teaching the Bible to Middle School Students
There are a few key things you should focus on in your Bible study with teens.
5 Ways to Reach Apathetic Teenagers
How do we motivate teenagers who are apathetic about their faith? For the last 24 years, I've been training teenagers to live and share the Gospel. The biggest challenge I've faced by far is spiritual apathy.
How to Find Summer Balance in Your Youth Ministry
Having served in student ministry for over 25 years I have learned something about summer balance and time.
10 Things Youth Ministry Needs Less Of
I've been rethinking youth ministry. When I think about what the future holds for ministering to youth, there are 10 things I would like to see less.
Is It Okay if I Don’t ‘Feel’ God?
Do you not "feel God"? Do you ever fear that something is wrong with you, that you're not really a Christian because you're not having the amazing experiences everyone else seems to have?
The Secret Sin at Youth Gatherings
Gluttony is an actual sin, according to the Bible. I think it is a "secret sin" in that we often tacitly encourage it during youth group.
Youth Group No Longer Fills a Social Need—Now What?
I went to youth group growing up mainly to fill a social need in my life, but social media fills much of that void for students today. Now what?
6 Steps to Writing Youth Bible Studies
How to create a basic youth Bible studies for your students.
Conquer the Youth Lock-In, Before It Conquers You
The term youth ministry is synonymous with youth lock-in.
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ELCA Now a ‘Sanctuary Church Body’ for Migrants
The Evangelical Lutheran Church voted to become a "sanctuary church body". The first of its kind, the ELCA committed to doing things like provide shelter to undocumented immigrants.
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JD Greear: Here Is How to Keep the Gospel, Not Politics,...
JD Greear says, “Church-defining issues are the gospel, and we can disagree on secondary matters even with unity in primary ones.” At times this might seem impossible, but this week on our podcast, JD shares how to prioritize the gospel over any other issue...even politics.
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