Friday Review (3/8/24)
This week’s top articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
What is the Relationship Between Apologetics and Theology?
Theology must precede apologetics since apologetics is a defense of one’s beliefs against challenges.
Episode 61: Practical Advice on Relational Youth Ministry (Joey Molloy)
What can we make the most of attending students’ events/activities? How do we build warm relationships that help students grow in their faith?
Friday Review (3/1/24)
This week’s top articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
When Parents and Youth Pastors Disagree
What do you do when youth leaders and parents disagree about a teenager’s spiritual condition? This is a sensitive but common situation for youth leaders to handle with wisdom.
5 Ways to Partner with Parents
Partnering with parents is vital for biblical youth ministry, but how do we actually do it? Here are five suggestions to consider.
YPT Podcast Episode 60: Good Leadership in Youth Ministry (Beau Johnson)
How can youth pastors become more effective leaders by understanding their own “working genius”? Link for a free working genius assessment in shownotes.
Friday Review (2/23/24)
This week’s top articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
Youth Ministry as the Parent of a Teenager
Youth Pastors who are also parents of teenagers have a unique perspective on what it means to partner with parents. Here’s one youth pastor’s reflection on that topic.
YPT Podcast Episode 59: So Much More Than Sex (Scott Stein)
Sex has become central to people’s identity, lifestyle, and even community. But what if sex points to something even greater?