When you’re working with teenagers, you probably already know how often conversations shift from silly jokes to deep questions in just a few minutes. One second you’re hearing about their soccer practice, and the next, they’re wrestling with big thoughts about God, life, and purpose. That’s what makes working with students such a big responsibility […]
If you’ve been around youth ministry for any amount of time, you know middle schoolers are in a totally unique phase of life. They’re figuring out who they are, where they fit in, and what they believe about God. So when a new 7th grader walks into your group, it’s a chance to help them […]
Getting ready for a new semester in youth ministry is a lot like gearing up for a big road trip. You need the right tools, a solid plan for where you’re headed, and a little flexibility for whatever surprises pop up along the way. When you’re leading students through a semester of growth, joy, challenge, […]
You’ve probably been there, standing in front of your group, Bible in hand, trying to figure out how to make the message connect. A few students are locked in, but others? They’re zoning out, staring off into space or quietly scrolling on their phones. It’s not that they don’t care. It’s that the traditional way […]
