Youth Ministry Archives

The decline of church attendance today happens, in part, because we have chosen to believe the myth that the youth are our future. They are not....

The church is increasingly losing regular access to people who no longer attend. Here are four things the next generation of church leaders must...

Parents can prepare their teens for spiritual independence after graduation by fostering critical thinking, modeling consistent faith habits,...

It’s nearly graduation season for high schoolers, and what better time than now to think about what advice to give these young men and women on the...

To help kids put their phones down during church, parents can set clear boundaries, offer engaging alternatives, involve the whole family in...

A Christian summer camp isn’t just an activity. It’s an investment in your child’s faith, character, and confidence. Here are seven reasons why you...

...to ignore the rich provisions and helpmates He’s given us forfeits the full life He calls us to live.  

There are at least five great reasons that churches should prioritize youth ministry: teaching God’s Word, providing fellowship, connecting...

First, they need to know that God loves them and they are valuable no matter what their life has looked like before giving their lives to the Lord....

Who is Gen Alpha? What are their attributes, and what does that mean for what’s next? Here are six cultural markers that distinguish today's...

Gone are the days when families drove to church in their Sunday best and went to Wednesday night Bible study. While this might have been a priority...

Engage with young adults about this issue, ask questions, be humble in your response, and offer hope that our gracious God will one day make all...

It may seem like an impossible task to convince youth that sex is a gift worth waiting for—a gift that God designed for marriage. However, this...

Helping your teen discover the Bible’s relevance will require some intentionality and creativity from you, but the effort is worth it. Here are...

Being a Youth Pastor or a Youth Volunteer is a tough, but incredibly rewarding gig. Just like everyone else — in fact probably more so — they need...