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
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
When it comes to youth ministry curriculum, some leaders want total flexibility. “I don’t want to be locked into a rigid script.”“I just follow the
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,
Let’s be honest—some youth ministry curriculums just don’t connect. Some are dry and lifeless. Others feel more like TED Talks than gospel-centered sermons. Some try
For many youth pastors, lesson planning feels like a week-to-week scramble. Monday: What should I teach this week?Tuesday: Maybe I’ll do something on identity… or
Change is one of the only guarantees in life. 🎓 Graduating middle school or high school.🏠 Moving to a new city or school.⚽ Joining a
The beautiful thing about youth ministry is that there are hundreds of topics you can choose to walk through with your students. You want to
A lead pastor I once worked under had this beautifully awful way of watching the Holy Spirit work. Not infrequently, during teaching on a Sunday
I got involved in youth ministry, somewhat, by accident. There was no goal of vocational ministry, no seminary training, no intentional seeking of a job.
