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
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 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
If we’re honest, we’ve all been there. It’s Tuesday night and tomorrow’s youth message still hasn’t taken shape. Sometimes we’ve been too busy to plan
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
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
If you’re feeling conflicted, hurt, or even a little lost about what’s happening with Orange, you’re not alone. If you’re not aware of what’s happening
There are an endless supply of curriculums on the market. How do you evaluate which one is the best fit for your ministry? Check out