Heroes of Christmas: The Angels
Don’t overlook these heavenly messengers this Christmas season. Lean in to listen as they reveal the wonder of God’s unfolding plan.
Heroes of Christmas: The Shepherds
There are three ways the shepherds’ role in the Gospel of Luke can help us form a deeper understanding of the true meaning of Christmas: the redemption of the world.
Heroes of Christmas: Joseph
We don’t know much about Joseph, but here’s what we do know and a few lessons we can learn from him.
Heroes of Christmas: Mary
In our attempt to focus on Jesus, have we rushed past other characters in the Christmas story? This article focuses on what we can learn from Mary.
Who Were the Magi and Why Do They Matter?
Here’s what we know about the Magi or “Wise Men”, what we don’t, and a few lessons teenagers can learn from their presence in the Christmas story.
Building an Advent/Christmas Series for Youth Group with Simplicity and Depth
Let’s not be so clever about building our Christmas/Advent series that we’ve lost the plot. Here are three ways youth groups can study Christmas and Advent while keeping Jesus’ birth central.
Five Ways to Observe Christmas Afresh
Here are five ways to approach Advent and Christmas in your student ministry afresh, as either a one-off Christmas message or an Advent series.
Christmas… When it’s NOT the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
If we only talk about Christmas joy and happiness then our students who are struggling will miss an important perspective on Christmas… why Jesus was born at all.
Why do we Celebrate Christmas on December 25th?
Why do Christians celebrate Jesus’ birth on December 25th, and what can we learn from the reasoning for this traditional date?
YPT Podcast Episode 19: Teaching the Incarnation and Christology at Christmas (Griffin Gulledge)
Griffin Gulledge joins the podcast to help us teach the Incarnation and Christology in our youth groups with greater confidence, clarity, and depth, especially during the Christmas season.