Intentional Presence at Graduation and in the Summer
During graduation season and the summer when relational ministry is common, how can youth workers show up on purpose?
It Shouldn’t Be This Way - A Reflection on the Covenant School Shooting
A Nashville area youth pastor reflects on ministry to students and families in the aftermath of the Covenant School Shooting.
Should We Celebrate Baptism and the Lord’s Supper at Youth Group?
Should we celebrate Baptism and the Lord’s Supper at camps, youth group, and small groups? A sensitive question, but an important one to ask.
A Statement on Women in Youth Ministry
Why does YPT take a welcoming posture towards women in youth ministry and clarifying our boundaries for partnership and collaboration.
Theology for Youth Ministry in a Suffering Cuba
A generation of Cubans is searching for hope and security that cannot be found through their government or any other. What they need is not an escape, but a theological foundation from which they can rebuild.
5 Ways MLK Inspires Me to Be a Better Youth Pastor
Here are five waysMartin Luther King Jr’s life and ministry can equip youth pastors for ministry.
The Posture of the Youth Pastor
If the posture of the youth pastor is so instrumental in setting the gospel culture, then what should that posture be? Ezekiel 34 offers examples and warnings to answer this question.
5 Ways John Piper Made Me a Better Student Pastor
A new series highlighting preachers and writers who have helped us become better youth workers. This contribution reflects on key themes of John Piper’s ministry that can helps youth workers make disciples who are joyful worshippers.
Teaching Students and Keeping Their Attention
How can youth workers teach effectively and keep students’ attention? Here’s an excerpt from Lead Them to Jesus to help with this important skill.
The State of Theology in Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry is theological ministry. What does this mean in light of Ligonier’s recent report, The State of Theology?