Attributes of a Great Youth Worker
Youth Ministries are always on the search for new volunteers. And volunteers often wonder if they “have what it takes” to be a good youth worker. This excerpt from Lead Them to Jesus lays out what to look for in a youth leader.
Fun and Games in Youth Ministry
Playing games in order to get students to come to youth group is a terrible idea. Instead, utilize fun and games as one of the best ways to establish a gospel-culture in your ministry.
Are All Sins Equal?
Are all sins equal and the same? The Bible teaches that all sin is equally wrong, but not all sin is equally bad. This article explains what that means and why it matters.
Book Review: What God Has to Say About Our Bodies
Will Standridge reviews a new book by Sam Allberry that presents a robust biblical anthropology. Youth workers will be better equipped to discuss matters of gender and sexuality with students after reading “What God Has to Say About Our Bodies.”
Why Teenagers Aren’t Going into Missions
Although many Christian teenagers agree that global missions is very important, few actually enter the missions field. This article looks at a four factors that may contribute to this, and offers a few suggestions to move the conversation forward.
Discipling Students’ Minds
Many pastors struggle with the challenge of developing students amidst decreases in interest, attention spans, and depth amongst students.
Expository Preaching in Youth Ministry
Every youth pastor wants their students to hear the Word of God. And yet, many undermine this desire by the way they handle the Scriptures while teaching. Here’s a model and some resources for your development.
Why the Gospel-Centered Movement Overlooks Youth Ministry
It’s strangely common for youth pastors to be overlooked in gospel-centered ministry circles. This article unpacks a few theories about why that’s happened and what’s at stake.
The Gospel Doesn’t End With the Cross
When was the last time you thought about the ascension of Jesus or the return of Christ? These are important elements to the gospel that fill students with good news and hope.
Isn’t Everyone Gospel-Centered?
If you didn’t know any better, it’d seem like everyone’s become “gospel-centered.” This should be a cause for great celebration. But in all the talk about gospel-centrality, it’s become a phrase without any meaning. For the sake of clarity, here are three postures your ministry can take towards the gospel.