6 Steps Toward Planning Your 2026 Youth Ministry Year
December 23, 2025
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It’s that time again. It’s December, which means we have to plan for the year. I don’t know about you, but that is always an
It’s that time again. It’s December, which means we have to plan for the year. I don’t know about you, but that is always an
If you’ve been in youth ministry for more than five minutes, you’ve likely bumped into a version of this debate: “Shouldn’t youth group be fun?
If you’re leading a youth ministry, few decisions will shape your year more than the curriculum you choose. The right curriculum doesn’t just fill time
For some youth pastors, theology can feel a little overwhelming. This is especially true for youth leaders who are walking into a youth pastor role
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If you’ve been in youth ministry long enough, you’ve probably faced a moment like this: You pour your heart into preparing a sermon, only to
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
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
There’s a common belief floating around church circles: that teenagers can’t handle deep theology. But, actually, they can. And they want to. I think most
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