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Is Youth Ministry in the Bible?
Youth Ministry Mike McGarry 10/30/25 Youth Ministry Mike McGarry 10/30/25

Is Youth Ministry in the Bible?

You’ve probably heard people say “Youth Ministry isn’t in the Bible”, but is that true?

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Shepherding Students Towards the Good Shepherd
Youth Ministry Nick Hartman 10/29/25 Youth Ministry Nick Hartman 10/29/25

Shepherding Students Towards the Good Shepherd

Here are some practical reminders about how to cultivate godly relationships with students that lead them to the Good Shepherd.

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Pursuing Joyful Partnership With Your Senior Pastor
Youth Ministry Mike McGarry 10/22/25 Youth Ministry Mike McGarry 10/22/25

Pursuing Joyful Partnership With Your Senior Pastor

What are some helpful principles to build a healthy relationship with your senior pastor, and what can you do when there’s tension?

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Friendship Isn’t a Luxury Item for Youth Workers
Youth Ministry Valerie O'Brien 10/15/25 Youth Ministry Valerie O'Brien 10/15/25

Friendship Isn’t a Luxury Item for Youth Workers

Genuine and deep friendship it is not a luxury item that you give up to be in ministry. Here are four lies that keep us from cultivating healthy friendships in ministry.

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Leading Your Family as a Youth Pastor
Youth Ministry Bryan Barrineau 10/8/25 Youth Ministry Bryan Barrineau 10/8/25

Leading Your Family as a Youth Pastor

If we “win” at church but “lose” at home, that’s not success. Left unchecked, ministry will leave us and our families weary, wounded, and wondering whether it’s worth it.

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7 Lessons from a Former Youth Pastor
Youth Ministry Yuta Seki 7/9/25 Youth Ministry Yuta Seki 7/9/25

7 Lessons from a Former Youth Pastor

Here are seven lessons that I learned from my seven years as a youth pastor that can encourage those who are engaged in discipling the next generation for Christ.

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What Can Youth Workers Learn from John Stott?
Youth Ministry Taylor Baird 5/14/25 Youth Ministry Taylor Baird 5/14/25

What Can Youth Workers Learn from John Stott?

Stott reminds us that our attempts at theological ministry are nothing if they are not shaped and fueled by love and channeled through rich, responsible relationships.

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Long-Lasting Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Alex Tufano 4/10/25 Youth Ministry Alex Tufano 4/10/25

Long-Lasting Youth Ministry

There’s something beautiful about youth pastors serving in the same place for a long time. Why is this so powerful, what are some common obstacles, and how can we pursue long-lasting youth ministry?

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Leading Effective Small Groups in Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Cole McCartney 4/9/25 Youth Ministry Cole McCartney 4/9/25

Leading Effective Small Groups in Youth Ministry

What’s the purpose of small groups, and how does that shape the way we structure and lead them?

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A Prayer for Youth Workers in 2025
Youth Ministry Mike McGarry 1/1/25 Youth Ministry Mike McGarry 1/1/25

A Prayer for Youth Workers in 2025

A prayer for youth workers at the beginning of 2025

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