A New Chapter for YPT
A special announcement about a new chapter in YPT’s ministry to youth ministers.
What Does the Apostles’ Creed Mean by “He Descended to the Dead?”
What does it mean to confess along with the Apostles’ Creed that Jesus descended to the dead? This important (and confusing) question explains what happened on Holy Saturday, preparing Christians to celebrate Christ’s resurrection on Easter.
YPT Podcast Episode 32: Faithful Youth Ministry in Ireland (Philomena Fitzpatrick)
There’s so much for international youth workers to learn from one another. We share more in common than what’s different. Relational evangelism and discipleship are foundational for effective student ministry, regardless of our latitude and longitude.
Friday Review (3/31/23)
A weekly list of helpful articles from other sites for youth workers to read, reflect on, and discuss with parents and volunteers.
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.
YPT Podcast Episode 31: Talking About Race with Youth (Michelle Ami Reyes)
It’s tempting to avoid direct conversations about racism because it immediately raises people’s alarm systems. How can youth pastor theologians model faithful ways to have sensitive conversations?
Friday Review (3/24/23)
A weekly list of helpful articles from other sites for youth workers to read, reflect on, and discuss with parents and volunteers.
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.
YPT Podcast Episode 30: Youth Ministry in the UK (Nic Bianchi & Anna Lane)
What does youth ministry look like in the UK and what can Stateside youth workers learn from their international colleagues?
Saint Patrick, the Missionary
Students hear about Saint Patrick’s Day and immediately think about drunken parties and leprechauns. How can youth workers help students learn who St. Patrick really was?