Why we need Theological Youth Ministry
Teenagers are involved… but are they being discipled? Here are six convictions of Theological Youth Ministry.
ep.143: Ongoing Discipleship & Curriculum Preview
What does Ongoing Discipleship look like in youth ministry? This preview of the forthcoming YPT Curriculum will offer some guidance about how to call youth into mature faith.
A Case for Co-Ed Small Groups for Youth Ministry
Whether you choose to host co-ed groups as your norm or for a temporary season, here are some benefits they can provide for the youth in your ministry.
Are Small Groups Essential for Discipleship?
Are small groups necessary, optional, or a distraction? I’d like to begin by proposing that without intentional small groups, our discipleship plans are lacking.
Equipping Teenagers to Share the Gospel
If you’re a student pastor hoping to help your teens share the gospel with their friends, here are a few tips that might help.
Disciples Make the Best Evangelists
In this short article, I want to urge every youth pastor to think more biblically about the Great Commission in order to make disciples who evangelize.
ep.112: What is Discipleship & Should we Practice Digital Discipleship?
Mike and John talk about Discipleship: What is it? What isn't it? And what pulls us away from it? Should we use video and social media to "extend" our regular discipleship efforts?
ep.111: Risky Youth Ministry & Ministry to Students with Disabilities
In this podcast, Mike & John talk about a theology of safety and risk, and how that feeds into students’ faith development. They also respond to a listener question about ministering to students with disabilities.
Not Everything is Discipleship
Rather than viewing discipleship as a rigid education plan, have we started to treat all ministry as discipleship?
How to Lead a Book Club in Youth Ministry
Reading and discussing good books with students can be a powerful experience. Here’s some counsel about how to start a book club in your ministry.