Youth Ministry Lessons : Article

1. A Review of Youth Today - The Newspaper on Youth Work by Brian Shipman 

Don't let the language deceive you into thinking that articles and ads offer anything of value in terms of how to do real youth ministry. It may be the best the world has to offer, but it pales in comparison to the hope that Jesus offers. Take Jesus to your young people -- and nothing less.

2. Contemporary Christian Music: Misunderstood Melodies by Tony Baker 

For centuries, contemporary Christian music has been the subject of controversy. It's referred to as anything from mind control to the Devil's own music. From traditional chants, psalms, and hymns to the Christian rock, metal, and rap styles of today, forefront Christian music has and always will bring on some form of discord. Yet today, modern Christian music styles have proven popularity and positive effectiveness.

3. Cyberia: Youth Ministry's New Frontier by A. Allan Martin 

Use of technology for ministry.

4. Generations: From Silent, through Boomer and X, to Millenial by Graeme Codrington 

A comparison of the generations

5. GenXcellent Involvement by A. Allan Martin 

Involving GenXers in Ministry

6. Halloween - The True Spirit of Christmas by Brian Shipman 

Halloween - an evil holiday to avoid at all costs, or a tradition that upon closer examination reveals the true Spirit of Christmas? You be the judge.

7. Halloween: Christians on a Witch-Hunt by Brian Shipman 

The term witch-hunt is reminiscent of the Salem witch trials, when well-meaning so-called Christians were caught up in hysteria over the possibility that certain members of the community were in cahoots with Satan. The result of that hysteria brought about dark days that did only harm to the name of Jesus.

8. Martin's Millstone: How I Killed a Youth Ministry by A. Allan Martin 

Empowering Youth In Youth Ministry

9. Productive Promotion by A. Allan Martin 

Suggestions for Youth Ministry PR

10. Quantity Through Quality by William Ciocco 

It was never my passion to have a big youth group. My focus has always been on individual growth rather than the numbers. That is why it was so amazing to me when I saw this group of twelve become a group of seventy-five in about two years.

11. Religious Expression in Public Schools by Greg Mills 

What actions are constitutionally protected acts of religious expression and what aren't in a public school setting.

12. State of the Art - Christian Music Videos by Brian Shipman 

The state of the art in Christian music videos leaves much to be desired. Here is one suggestion of how to make them better.

13. Talk Tips by A. Allan Martin 

Suggestions for Sermon and Public Speaking for Youth Audiences

14. The ABCs of Ministry to Generations X Y & Z by A. Allan Martin 

Reaching Generation X

15. The Gift Hour by A. Allan Martin 

Mentoring Young People

16. The Pastor's Volunteer Life by Michael Picconatto 

Have you ever preached a zero-impact-at-ground-zero sermon? Let me explain what I mean. Ground zero is the point at which an explosion originated. If a bomb is dropped - ground zero is where it hit. When we as pastors preach or when a Bible teacher teaches - ground zero should be our own life. The effect of the sermon or lesson will relate directly to the impact that sermon or lesson had on the one giving it. Let me put it this way - you can't teach what you don't know, and if it hasn't impacted you, any passion you try to put into a message will be purely manufactured passion.