Friday Review (5/29/26)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
YPT’s Summer Reading List: 2026
As you prepare for Summer, we want to help you build a strategic reading list. Here are some books I’m either currently reading or have read within the last year that I want to put on your radar.
Friday Review (5/22/26)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
A Case for Co-Ed Small Groups for Youth Ministry
Whether you choose to host co-ed groups as your norm or for a temporary season, here are some benefits they can provide for the youth in your ministry.
ep.142: Raising Gen Alpha, with Dave Boden
In this podcast, Mike and John talk with Dave Boden about his new book, “Raising Gen Alpha” about their core distinctives and how to minister to them well.
Friday Review (5/15/26)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
Why I Recommend Same-Gender Small Groups for Youth
Should we break up small groups by gender or keep them mixed? This article highlights reasons why same-gender small groups are usually more effective than mixed-gender groups.
ep.141: When You've Experienced Church Hurt and Church Abuse
An episode we didn’t want to record, but felt compelled to. Mike and John share their own experiences and lessons-learned with church hurt.
Friday Review (5/8/26)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
Welcoming Incoming 6th Graders
How can we welcome incoming 6th Graders (and their parents!) into youth ministry with wisdom and patience?