How to Teach and Understand Ecclesiastes 1
How do we handle texts such as Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 in a way that brings clarity and joy in Christ?
How to Understand and Teach 1 Peter 3:18-22
How can we understand and teach tough passages like 1 Peter 3:18-22? Here are a few principles to guide you.
How to Teach Biblical Poetry in Youth Ministry
Poetry in the Bible is the inspired word of God and is there for our benefit. Here are a few principles to help you teach it to youth.
How to Teach the Epistles in Youth Ministry
Although there is a level of simplicity in the Epistles, we can wrongly assume their simplicity is all that there is to them and miss deeper truths they highlight.
How to Teach the Prophetic Books in Youth Ministry
Students can learn a great deal by studying prophetic books. Below are four recurring ideas I have discovered as I have sought to teach teenagers the major and minor prophets.
How to Teach Biblical Narratives in Youth Ministry
Narratives include a specific pace, plot, and memorable lines from broadly sketched characters. Here are some principles to help you understand and teach biblical narrative.
New Initiatives to Help Youth Workers Teach the Bible
Announcing two new YPT Initiatives to help youth workers teach the Bible with depth and clarity: A one day Teaching Workshop and a six-session Online Cohort.
How to Find Your Preaching Voice
You may be used to teaching students, but it can be difficult to “find your voice” when preaching to the church. Here’s some advice about how to find your preaching voice.
YPT Podcast 64: Preaching in Youth Ministry (John Gardner)
Teenagers don’t need more opinions, they need God’s Word. But how can normal youth leaders teach with biblical depth and pastoral warmth?
Don’t Let Curriculum Shortchange Your Ministry
Curriculum and resources are incredible aids in ministry, especially for new youth pastors. But they can also hinder your growth and shortchange your students if you rely on them too much.