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Youth leaders face daunting cultural and leadership challenges. More than ever, youth pastors need leadership resources and pastoral resources to enable them to advance the gospel of Jesus in these challenging times for young people. ChurchLeaders.com is dedicated to providing resources and information for every youth pastor. If you serve on a church staff as senior high leader, student minister, next gen leader, junior high minister, or any other pastoral role, you’ll find must-have pastoral resources and connections to a community of youth leaders for greater Kingdom impact worldwide. Youth leaders from every denomination find free resources, encouragement, inspiration, teaching tips, and articles they are looking for here at ChurchLeaders.com. Join millions of youth ministry leaders who look to us for resources and encouragement for youth ministry leadership. Leading your youth ministry is not only about teaching and building relationships, but it is also about your relationship with Jesus. You will also find inspiration, encouragement, and help to keep your relationship with God strong and vibrant.

Sex Education Should Start in the Christian Home

Melissa Edgington - September 24, 2018

Students and Sin: Are We Teaching the Wrong Way?

How to Get Even the Tough Students to Open Up and Share

Unpacking Youth Workers’ Dirty Little Secret

Straightening the Cookies: How to Be Fully Present With Students

Youth Pastors: Make a Hole on Mondays to Feed Your Soul

Articles for Youth Leaders Daniel So - September 16, 2018

Youth pastor, you need to feed your soul—and this hole on Mondays might be the perfect time.

Youth Ministry Ambition: Is There a Student Ministry Corporate Ladder?

Articles for Youth Leaders Benjamin Kerns - September 13, 2018

Youth ministry ambition: What is the top of the youth ministry world?

Teaching Teens How to Read the Bible (and Actually Understand It)

Articles for Youth Leaders Jen Weaver - September 11, 2018

Know that God longs to speak with you through His Word. Seriously LONGS. Like more than I desire chocolate. Respond to Him, He’s willing, ready and waiting.

Who Is Setting Your Youth Ministry Standard? Don’t Limit Yourself

Articles for Youth Leaders Todd Jones - September 10, 2018

Many people allow their ministry to be limited by the standards set for them and they may not even know it’s happening.

Reaching Families During Busy Sports Schedules

Articles for Youth Leaders Joy Feemster - September 9, 2018

Kids' sports commitments can mean a lot of absences. Here's how to keep reaching them.

Transgender Peer Pressure: Could Your Child Be Vulnerable?

Articles for Youth Leaders Megan Briggs - September 7, 2018

A new study indicates there is an observable link between peer group influence and increased social media use and gender dysphoria in adolescents and young adults.

The 14 Kids You Find in Every Youth Group

Articles for Youth Leaders Stephen Altrogge - September 6, 2018

"Here are the 14 kids you find in EVERY youth group (I was a terrible combination of #1, #2, #3 and #4)."

7 Tips for Preaching to Teenagers

Articles for Youth Leaders Brandon Hilgemann - September 5, 2018

Make your messages work best for your students.

6 Qualifications of a Great Youth Pastor

Articles for Youth Leaders Jeremy Zach - September 4, 2018

What makes a great youth pastor? There are some qualifications you need to know before entering the youth pastorate.

10 Keys to Effective Youth Ministry

Articles for Youth Leaders Terrace Crawford - September 3, 2018

Have you ever felt like you weren't making a difference? These tips might help you build more effective youth ministry.

The 11 Roles Your Team Must Fill

Articles for Youth Leaders Brooklyn Lindsey - September 2, 2018

From volunteers to staff, these are the roles that your group must fulfill.

How to Help Kids Attack the Number One Lie They Hear

Articles for Youth Leaders Cameron Cole - August 30, 2018

Part 2: How to help your students take a stand for truth in a constantly changing world.

Ravi Zacharias Answers: Does Suicide Send You to Hell?

Youth Leader Videos Megan Briggs - August 29, 2018

Ravi Zacharias answers a tough question about whether committing suicide sends someone to hell.

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

Articles for Youth Leaders Jeremy Zach - August 29, 2018

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

Why Continue Abstinence-Only Sex Ed When Research Claims It's Ineffective?

How to Respond to Claims That Abstinence Training Is Ineffective

Articles for Youth Leaders Meredee Berg - August 28, 2018

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

Articles for Youth Leaders Jonathan McKee - August 27, 2018

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

Why Charlie Brown Was a Middle-Schooler at Heart

Articles for Youth Leaders Brooklyn Lindsey - August 26, 2018

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

Is Your Youth Ministry Program Stuck in the ’80s?

Articles for Youth Leaders Greg Stier - August 23, 2018

It was a weird science mixture of dodge-ball games, singalong worship, quick lessons, cold drinks, hot pizza, caffeinated all-nighters, occasional mission trips, week-long camps and weekend retreats.

How to Make Time for Your Private Life

Articles for Youth Leaders Jeremy Zach - August 23, 2018

Don't let your ministry become all-consuming.

Share the Gospel: Help your students acquire a passion for evangelism.

8 Ways to Get Your Students to Share the Gospel

Articles for Youth Leaders Greg Stier - August 22, 2018

Help your students acquire a passion for evangelism.

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Youth Leaders

Today’s youth leaders face daunting cultural and leadership challenges. More than ever, youth pastors need leadership resources and pastoral resources to enable them to advance the gospel of Jesus in these challenging times for young people. ChurchLeaders.com is dedicated to providing resources and information for every youth pastor. If you serve on a church staff as senior high leader, student minister, next gen leader, junior high minister, or any other pastoral role, you’ll find must-have pastoral resources and connections to a community of youth leaders for greater Kingdom impact worldwide.

Youth leaders from every denomination find ideas, encouragement, inspiration, teaching tips, and support they are looking for here at ChurchLeaders.com. Join millions of youth ministry leaders who look to us for resources and encouragement for youth ministry leadership.

Leading your youth ministry is not only about teaching and building relationships, but it is also about your relationship with Jesus. You will also find inspiration, encouragement, and help to keep your relationship with God strong and vibrant.

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