Friday Review (4/11/25)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
Long-Lasting Youth Ministry
There’s something beautiful about youth pastors serving in the same place for a long time. Why is this so powerful, what are some common obstacles, and how can we pursue long-lasting youth ministry?
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?
YPT Podcast ep.99: Equipping Youth to Live with Wisdom (Rich Griffith)
Mike talks with Rich Griffith about the importance of guiding our youth to live with wisdom and discernment, and encouraging them to live with godly courage.
Friday Review (4/4/25)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
Leaving Your Student Ministry Well
Leaving well begins on day one. Here are six key lessons I’ve learned about transitioning out of a student ministry.
Personal Discipleship in Youth Ministry
Personal discipleship is about taking a group of younger believers and intentionally guiding them toward growth. What’s that look like and how can we do it?
YPT Podcast ep.98: Building a Culture of Question-Asking in Youth Ministry (Valerie O'Brien)
Teenagers have lots of questions. How do we engage those questions and cultivate a ministry culture where they ask and discuss them with their youth leaders?
Friday Review (3/28/25)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
Better Than You Think
The Bible is clear that we’ve all run out on the God who made us, that we’re all in desperate need of his rescue, and that our fractured relationship with God is such a huge deal that the only way to put things right was for Jesus to give up his life in our place.