Book Review: Knowing God, by J.I. Packer
J.I. Packer’s book “Knowing God” is a modern classic for good reasons. This book review highlights it’s strengths and why it’s a good book for youth workers to read.
YPT Podcast ep.71: Teaching Students the Doctrine of God (Dr. Malcom Yarnell)
This conversation highlights some of the core aspects of the doctrine of God and why it's so important to talk about with teenagers.
The Holiness of God is Good News for Teenagers
How do we teach the holiness of God to teenagers, and what difference does that make for their faith development?
The Gospel is Relational (not merely legal)
The Gospel is more than God declaring “Not Guilty!” It’s a restoration into fellowship with our saving God through the finished work of Christ.
Resisting the Prosperity Gospel in Student Ministry
The prosperity gospel is especially appealing to students for a variety of reasons, but youth ministers aren’t left short-handed. The gospel truly is good news and delivers what the prosperity gospel cannot. Here are some ways youth workers can call students to resist the prosperity gospel.
The Most Important Thing a Youth Ministry Can Do
What is the most important thing youth pastors can do in youth group to help students develop lifelong faith in Christ?
A Reflection on Barna's Open Generation Report
Barna’s “The Open Generation” uncovers three important themes for youth ministers as they disciple GenZ to develop lifelong faith in Christ.
The State of Theology in Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry is theological ministry. What does this mean in light of Ligonier’s recent report, The State of Theology?
Teaching Students About the Atonement
Teaching students about the Day of Atonement is a meaningful way to help them understand the meaning of the cross and the message of the gospel.
Theological Words Every Youth Worker Should Know: Trinity Edition
There are some important theological words every youth pastor would benefit from learning. In this “Theological Words” edition, we’ll look at six words that will help you teach the Trinity in your ministry.