Leaving Your Student Ministry Well
Leaving well begins on day one. Here are six key lessons I’ve learned about transitioning out of a student ministry.
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.
Youth Ministry as the Parent of a Teenager
Youth Pastors who are also parents of teenagers have a unique perspective on what it means to partner with parents. Here’s one youth pastor’s reflection on that topic.
Leading as a Shepherd and a Sheep
What does it mean for a youth pastor to lead as a shepherd and a sheep?
Who Were the Magi and Why Do They Matter?
Here’s what we know about the Magi or “Wise Men”, what we don’t, and a few lessons teenagers can learn from their presence in the Christmas story.
Six Reasons Teenagers Want to Learn Doctrine
Do teenagers actually want to learn the Bible, doctrine, or theology at Youth Group? Here are six reasons they do!
Can Theology and Technology Coexist?
How can youth workers think with wisdom about the ways we do and don’t use technology in our efforts to disciple students in our ministries?
Youth Ministry and Learning Disabilities
Why and how do youth workers accommodate students with learning disabilities in their youth ministries? Here’s a biblical foundation and best practices for ministering to students who struggle.