Students face conflict every day. A friend stabs them in the back. Teammates won’t pass them the ball. A parent doesn’t understand where they’re coming from. A classmate posts something offensive online. And if we’re honest, many students handle conflict poorly. They ghost people instead of resolving issues.Students explode in anger.They hold grudges instead of […]
FI know you’re juggling a lot as a youth pastor, because I’ve been there too. You’re not alone, and I hope what you find here encourages you. Many teenagers see church as an obligation or a place their parents make them go. They might not understand what the church is or why it matters. I […]
I know you’re juggling a lot as a youth pastor, because I’ve been there too. You’re not alone, and I hope what you find here encourages you. Fear is one of the most common and crippling emotions teenagers face. Whether it’s fear of failure, fear of missing out, fear of being judged, or fear of […]
Teenagers are constantly bombarded with noise. Social media notifications. Playlists and podcasts. Endless entertainment options. Group chats blowing up 24/7. With all that noise, how can they hear God? Many students struggle with knowing how to listen to God’s voice. They have questions like:“Does God even speak to people today?”“What if I don’t hear anything?”“How […]
Change is one of the only guarantees in life. Graduating middle school or high school.Moving to a new city or school.Joining a new team or friend group.Experiencing a breakup, family change, or unexpected loss. For teenagers, every transition feels massive. And without a solid foundation, big changes can lead to big anxiety. But what if […]
Rejection and failure feel personal to teenagers. And when they experience rejection, many students internalize the lie that they’re not good enough. But the gospel tells a different story. As youth pastors, we have the opportunity to help students see rejection and failure through the lens of the gospel—not as final verdicts, but as moments […]
If there’s one thing teenagers understand deeply, it’s uncertainty. Will I get into the right school?Will my friendships last?Why does life feel so unstable all the time? They live in a world where change is constant, pressure is high, and the future feels impossible to predict. That’s why trusting God in uncertainty is a necessary […]
I know you’re juggling a lot as a youth pastor, because I’ve been there too. You’re not alone, and I hope what you find here encourages you. Teenagers don’t drift toward generosity on their own. They live in a world that constantly tells them to look out for themselves, spend on what makes them happy, […]
Teenagers are constantly navigating friendships, cliques, drama and social pressure. They crave belonging, but so often they settle for shallow relationships instead of real biblical community. In a world where you can have thousands of “friends” on social media and still feel alone, it’s easy to sacrifice authenticity to fit in. I’ve heard students say […]
or many students, Easter feels like a spring holiday—spring break, chocolate bunnies and an excuse to wear something nice to church. Your church may even ost a community event around Easter time. The cross, however, stands as the turning point of history, a reality that transforms everything. If we’re honest, the idea that Jesus died […]
