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 new team or
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.
Youth ministry looks different in a small church. You probably don’t have a big production budget. That’s probably an understatement.You might have students spread across
I was 20 years old when I graduated from Bible college and began my professional youth ministry career. I. Knew. Nothing. You would think a
Do I even need to give the verse? I mean, we get it. 1 Peter 3:15. Always be prepared to give a reason for the
PROBLEM OF KEEPING STUDENTS ENGAGED It’s hard keeping students engaged during a whole message, isn’t it? That’s probably part of the reason youth pastors have
