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.
Why I Recommend Same-Gender Small Groups for Youth
Should we break up small groups by gender or keep them mixed? This article highlights reasons why same-gender small groups are usually more effective than mixed-gender groups.
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.
ep.104: Asking Good Questions, Chat GPT, Engaging Students with Scripture
YPT Podcast ep.104 covers how to ask good questions, whether or not youth workers should use ChatGPT and AI, and how to engage youth with Scripture.
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?
Growing a Gospel Culture in Youth Ministry
We know the gospel should shape our youth group’s culture, but we aren’t always sure what that should look like. What do we mean by “gospel culture” and what does it look like in student ministry? Here are three examples.
6 Elements of Student Discipleship and Heart Transformation
Student ministry (and parents!) leaders should lead students in consistent introspection that seeks to evaluate the state of their hearts and the aim of their love. Here are six elements of what that looks like.