| 1. 6 Back-to-School Conversation Starters |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 2:36 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Try these back-to-school conversation starters to invite youth into more substantial discussions. Don't be afraid to go deeper! Read More... |
| 2. Getting Ready for the School Year |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 2:02 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. As you're getting ready for the school year, have you thought about how the changes will impact your family? Read More... |
| 3. 10 Signs You Belong to a Healthy Church |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 @ 11:34 AM PST
in the "Articles" Category. When you plug into a church that is getting it done, it's a true blessing. Read More... |
| 4. Summer Ministry's C+ Temptation |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 4:04 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Maybe your summer youth ministry already crushes. If so, keep the momentum! If not, change things up, and don't cave into the C+ temptation. Read More... |
| 5. Summer Is a Liar |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 3:42 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Summer is a serial liar. Summer is NOT a slower time for youth ministry, and it's NOT chock-full of margin as it might claim. Read More... |
| 6. When Sports Come Before Church: 3 Tips for Christian Families |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Saturday, June 6, 2026 @ 4:50 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. How do you react when sports come before church for teens and parents? Read on for one insider's thoughts on this challenging subject. Read More... |
| 7. Solving Your Top 5 Mission Trip Problems |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 2:35 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. We want to attack mission trip problems in creative ways to streamline our trips and tear down barriers that keep us from our ministry focus. Read More... |
| 8. 5 Imperatives for Maximizing Your Summer Recovery Days |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 @ 4:35 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Make the most of your days off during the summer. Here's some "veteran advice" for your summer recovery days. Read More... |
| 9. 30 Summer Bucket List Ideas for Teens (Youth Ministry Edition) |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 8:00 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Summer is here, and that means youth ministers have all the time in the world. (Ha!) Although my summers are crazy busy, I love these month. That's why I created a summer bucket list for teens. Read More... |
| 10. Train Students To Be 'In but Not Of' the World |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, April 30, 2026 @ 4:00 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. "In but not of" youth ministry means we stop living in a Christian subculture and we train young people to think critically about their cultural influences. Read More... |
| 11. Helping Students Transition From Children's Ministry to Youth Group |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, April 23, 2026 @ 2:41 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Heading from children's ministry to youth group is so much more than a "new adventure" for kids. It's symbolic of growing up. Read More... |
| 12. Ground Rules for Counseling Students |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Monday, March 16, 2026 @ 11:00 AM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Counseling students is a by-product of healthy ministry, and it is essential you develop ground rules for doing so. Read More... |
| 13. Relational Ministry in a Technology-Dominated World |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Friday, March 13, 2026 @ 1:54 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Relational ministry has changed in the last decade. Honestly, it used to be pretty easy, but now we are in a technology-dominated world. Read More... |
| 14. Student-Driven Weekend Service |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 @ 3:15 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. "You Own the Weekend" is a student-driven weekend service that has become the highlight of our high school ministry's calendar every year. Read More... |
| 15. For the Youth Pastor This Easter |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 @ 1:46 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. No matter what our churches' Easter seasons bring, youth pastor, don't get caught up in so much programming that you forget who you worship. Read More... |
| 16. Owning a Bible Can Mean Prison or Death in These Countries (2026 List) |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 @ 12:58 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Is it a crime to own a Bible? For most of us, God's Word is as close as our nightstand or a smartphone app. But for millions of Christians, the Bible is a dangerous book. You may have heard that the Bible is "illegal in 52 countries." While that specific number is a common shorthand, [...] Read More... |
| 17. Valentine's Day Youth Group Ideas Celebrate God's Love |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Friday, January 30, 2026 @ 10:00 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Valentine's Day youth group ideas offer powerful discipleship opportunities. Point teens toward God's definition of love. Read More... |
| 18. Outdoor Youth Group Games: 13 Cool Activities |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 @ 10:00 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Outdoor youth group games are a blast. Enjoy these 13 summer activities for teens! Read More... |
| 19. Questions About Faith: 30 Ways To Connect With Teens |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Monday, January 26, 2026 @ 10:00 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Asking (and answering) questions about faith can spark fascinating discussions. Start with these 30 prompts! Read More... |
| 20. Winter Retreat Planning Tips for Youth Ministry |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, January 22, 2026 @ 10:00 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. A winter retreat creates core memories for youth group. Plan, promote, and pull off a life-changing event. Read More... |
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