The Trinity is one of the most foundational doctrines in Christianity—and one of the most confusing. How can God be one, yet also three persons? What does that even mean? And more importantly, why does it matter for a teenager’s daily life? As youth pastors, our goal isn’t to turn students into theologians. Our goal […]
When it comes to the Trinity, most teenagers have a decent grasp on God the Father and Jesus the Son. But the Holy Spirit? That’s often where things get fuzzy. They’ve heard the name. They’ve maybe sung about Him in worship. But ask them who the Holy Spirit really is, and the answers can get […]
Justice is one of the most talked-about issues in today’s world. Students are hearing about fairness, activism, and systemic injustice almost daily—from social media, news cycles, and conversations at school. Many care deeply about these topics, but they don’t always know how their faith should shape the way they respond. The good news is the […]
I was 5 years old when I decided to follow Jesus. Also, I was 8 years old when I decided to follow Jesus. Furthermore, at 11 years old I decided to follow Jesus. And the summer I turned 14, I turned a corner and began to follow Jesus. Yep. I was totally that Christian kid […]
Most teenagers have a skewed idea of what leadership really is. Some think it’s about being in control. Others believe you need a loud voice, a magnetic personality, or a list of impressive titles to qualify. Many see leadership as something reserved for a few select people—the student council presidents, team captains, or the most […]
Comparison is the very atmosphere teenagers today live in. Their feeds are full of highlight reels and social hierarchies. All of these sources whisper “you’re not enough… unless you become more like them.” It’s not just draining – it’s spiritually damaging. Comparison steals joy, distorts identity, and creates false standards that students try to live […]
Teenagers are constantly asking the question, “Does this really matter to my life?” It’s the lens they bring to everything, from friendships and school stress to faith and church. And for many of them, the gospel feels like something that belongs in a Sunday sermon, not in the middle of a Tuesday math class or […]
For most students, school isn’t just where they spend the majority of their time—it’s also where their faith gets tested the most. It’s where peer pressure is intense, where their beliefs might be challenged, and where the tension between following Jesus and fitting in can feel overwhelming. But school is simultaneously probably the biggest mission […]
Many youth pastors assume that if their students aren’t asking tough faith questions, they must not have them. That’s not true. Students are absolutely wrestling with doubt — they just might not feel comfortable bringing it up in church. In fact, even your most “solid” students have doubts that they’re wrestling with. It would almost […]
If you’ve been doing youth ministry for a while, you know that teenagers love big moments. They love camp worship that gives them chills. Teenagers love a sermon that hits home. They value mission trip moments that changes their whole outlook. Part of that is normal developmental stuff. Teenagers crave the thrill of big moments. […]
