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
A new year always brings new faces, fresh energy, and—let’s be honest—a little bit of chaos in youth ministry. New students show up. New series
The new year is approaching fast. And if you’re like most youth pastors, you’re already thinking ahead about what you’ll teach. You want to walk
In many churches, youth ministry can feel like a completely separate world. Students show up on Wednesdays or Sundays, but parents often have no idea
The fall semester is one of the most strategic seasons in youth ministry. New students are stepping into your group for the first time. Returning
If you’re in youth ministry, you know how tempting it is to plan week to week. You find a topic that fits the moment, prep
T windows of ines, building friendships, and deciding what they’ll commit to. Whether they realize it or not, they’re also forming patterns that can shape
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
One of the most common tensions youth pastors face is whether to focus more on helping students grow deeper in their faith or on reaching
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