Youth ministry is a calling filled with incredible highs: students discovering their faith, worship nights where the Spirit moves, and lives changed for eternity. But let’s be honest—ministry also has its share of tough moments. One of the hardest challenges? Disruptive kids. Whether it’s the chatty group during your message or a student constantly pushing […]
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Summer is in full swing! For those ministries that take a break during the summer, it may seem like you just held your last meeting back in the spring, but it will not be long until plans need to be made to relaunch in the fall. Oftentimes, that time can move quickly, so one must
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The more we work with students, the more we can identify various personalities. Some respond well to one-on-one discipleship and interaction, while others are more engaged by large group events that draw lots of attention. Both small events and large events are needed if we are truly going to engage students on every level. Large
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Hey, youth leader! Social media can feel like a digital jungle. Maybe it’s not your thing, and that’s OK. But here’s the deal — social media is a powerful tool for real connection. It’s worth stepping out of your comfort zone. The goal? Building real relationships and spiritual growth. So, let’s dive in and discover
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You’re a youth leader, so you know how to play games, and you know how to do outreach events. You’ve done fifth quarters, Nerf wars, dodgeball tournaments, and other events. You do it because you have a heart for students who need Jesus, and you want to reach as many as possible. You want your
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“Well done, good and faithful servant.” If you are reading a youth ministry blog, then I assume these are the words you hope to hear from Jesus when you enter His presence. But do you remember where that commendation comes from? In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus taught His followers that the kingdom of God can be
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We live in very skeptical culture. Everything is questioned. Pontius Pilate’s words, “What is truth?” (John 18:38), seem to be our culture’s motto. It has become the norm today for people to scrutinize and critically evaluate everything, from our societal institutions to morality, to identity, and even reality itself. Considering this, as it relates to youth ministry, leaders face an amazingly
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More than a few youth pastors and youth leaders face the challenge of keeping their students engaged and focused on their faith during the summer break. Most schedules change during the summer. The frequency of youth meetings may change, and some might even suspend them for the summer. If this is true for you, it
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When Jesus traveled throughout cities and villages and saw the crowds, His heart stirred with compassion (Matt. 9:35-38). Why? Because He saw they were harassed and confused, like sheep without a shepherd. Jesus did not view sinners as problems to be solved. Instead, He saw their need for a Savior. As we deal with students
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One of the beautiful truths that has jumped out at me in the last several years is that the Bible remains profoundly relevant. “Gender identity” was hardly a concept until recently, yet an ancient book, the Bible, speaks to it. Within its pages, we find the truth this world desperately needs. We also discover the
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“This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you.” 2 Timothy 1:6 (NLT) “Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present
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The Easter season will soon be upon us! In this week’s blog, which will be published only a few short weeks before Easter, I just wanted to share an idea with you that could potentially have a great impact on your students and help them understand the meaning of Passover. I believe this idea will
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