These blog posts are written specifically for youth pastors who are new to youth ministry. Learn heart-level mindsets, longterm strategies, and tips and tricks for getting started in youth ministry!
If you’re leading a youth ministry, you know the to-do list never really ends. One day it’s planning lessons, the next it’s meeting with volunteers, organizing events, or simply being there for students who need you. It’s a lot to carry, and it’s easy to feel like you’re always a step behind. The answer isn’t […]
Your students walk into youth group with smartphones in hand and unlimited information just a tap away. Then you start reading about talking donkeys or fire falling from the sky, and it can feel like those ancient Bible stories are from a completely different world. You want them to connect with Scripture, but it’s not […]
Every youth pastor has those weeks where things just feel extra heavy. You’re prepping lessons, trying to round up volunteers, and wondering if your students are really getting what you’re teaching. It’s overwhelming, honestly. Most days, there’s not enough time, not enough help, and definitely not enough energy. You’re trying to lead with purpose, but […]
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 […]
