| 1. 10 Holiday Community-Building Ideas |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 @ 2:28 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Here are 10 holiday community-building ideas to connect with kids and capitalize on the natural energy the Christmas season generates. Read More... |
| 2. Christmas Ideas for Church: 30 Free Resources for Every Ministry |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 10:43 AM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Christmas planning lands on every ministry at once. The children's director needs a program, the youth pastor needs a party, small group leaders need a plan for December, and the pastor needs a sermon series. This page collects 30 free ChurchLeaders resources for all of it, sorted by ministry area so each leader can go [...] Read More... |
| 3. 8 Hall-of-Fame Youth Ministry Thanksgiving Activities |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 3:24 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Looking for some fun Thanksgiving activities for your student gatherings? Here are eight ideas you can adapt for your youth ministry! Read More... |
| 4. Taking Back the Holidays |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 12:07 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. I never realized I could so easily lose sight of Christ during the holidays, a time of year when I talked about him so much. Read More... |
| 5. Leaning Into the Grind |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 3:41 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Youth ministry is fun. I love what I do, even when it's hard. But some seasons are harder than others, and fall often feels like a grind. Read More... |
| 6. The Question Box |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 3:43 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Use a question box in your youth ministry as a means for teens to ask their questions-in a safe, anonymous way. Read More... |
| 7. Is Sex Before Marriage a Sin? The Answer and the Way Back |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Friday, September 25, 2026 @ 12:03 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Is sex before marriage a sin? Every youth worker hears a version of that question. When kids sin by having premarital sex, they need hope and forgiveness. Read More... |
| 8. Battling the Fall Doldrums (Part 2) |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Monday, August 24, 2026 @ 3:44 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. Overcoming the fall doldrums will give you a new pattern and rhythm to your ministry and will encourage your students. Read More... |
| 9. Battling the Fall Doldrums (Part 1) |
| From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Monday, August 24, 2026 @ 3:31 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category. The fall doldrums refer to the short season after the end of summer and back-to-school season and before the Christmas holiday ramp-up. Read More... |
| 10. 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... |
| 11. 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... |
| 12. 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... |
| 13. 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... |
| 14. 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... |
| 15. 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... |
| 16. 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... |
| 17. 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... |
| 18. 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... |
| 19. 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... |
| 20. 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... |
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