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Easter Egg Fundraiser for Youth Groups: A Smashing Success

Want to try a fun Easter egg fundraiser? Then check out this easy yet hilarious idea.

Why Youth Ministry Is Important

I have been serving teens now for 15 years as a volunteer and on staff at different churches, and I still need to be reminded why youth ministry is important. I need to be reminded because the truth is that student ministry can be difficult.

Church Revival Can Begin in Your Very Own Youth Room

Church revival is a hot topic, and it's not limited to adults. Discover how teens in your youth ministry can serve as catalysts for widespread revival.

Bible Lesson on Truth for Teens: Offer Youth a Godly Foundation

A Bible lesson on truth is essential for equipping youth in the Christian faith. Use these teen-friendly resources about absolute truth.

Teaching the Resurrection to Youth: Put Easter’s Outcome on Trial

Teaching the Resurrection to youth is the most important lesson you can offer. Use this material to put Easter on trial.

Easter Preparation Tips: Last-Minute Advice for Busy Youth Leaders

Need Easter preparation tips? Read one youth worker's insights about getting ready to celebrate the Resurrection.

Easter Skits for Youth Groups: 8 Powerful Church Presentations

Easter skits for youth groups have powerful impacts on viewers and performers alike. Check out these 8 Easter skits for teens.

High-Contact Sports: Help Parents Consider the Risks & Benefits

High-contact sports are under the microscope due to concussions and other safety concerns. So share this insightful article with parents of young athletes.

8 Things That Keep Young People in Church

It’s no secret that many college-age students who were raised in church drop out once they’re on their own. On the other hand, some churches have done a good job of keeping and reaching this group. Here’s what I see that keeps young people in church.

Sarah Jakes Roberts Sermons: 5 Messages for Today’s Teens

Sarah Jakes Roberts sermons contain powerful words for young people. Offer hope and healing to teens with these messages.

God’s Word Matters: 3 Reasons Why Teens Need to Read the Bible

Teens in your youth group may question the importance of God's Word. So review these Bible basics with your kids.

Prayer Games for Youth Group: Help Your Teens Grow Closer to God

Youth group prayer games, activities, and stations remind students to talk with God often.

How To Help Your Kids Love God

The church is concerned with helping kids love God, but there is only so much the church can do. It is at home where kids are going to get most of their discipleship training.

Easter Offers Opportunities to Minister to Teens’ Parents and Families

Easter offers many evangelism opportunities. Read one youth minister's tips on how to conduct outreach to teens' families at Easter.

5 Tips for Facilitating Small Groups Effectively

Small group discussion is so important, and really is the place where the Word can be applied as much as any other time. Generating discussion is tough for leaders, but is extremely important to having an effective small group discussion.

10 Things That Require Zero Talent: Discover Life Skills for Serving

Anyone can master these 10 things that require zero talent but equip you to serve. Help teens learn these valuable life skills!

How To Preach to Youth Effectively

It's challenging for a youth minister to preach to teenagers, but doing so is also extremely rewarding. Here are seven tips for how to preach to teens effectively.

People-Pleasing Syndrome: How to Overcome Over-Achievement

People-pleasing syndrome is prevalent in ministry circles but isn't healthy. Discover how to thrive by being satisfied with 80%.

Minister Burnout: Warning Signs & Remedies Youth Leaders Must Know

Minister burnout is real, predictable, and preventable. Learn how you can stop ministry burnout in its tracks.

Small Church Youth Ministry: Ideas to Help Your Teen Program Thrive

Stephanie Caro shares top ideas for small church youth ministry. How can you apply them in your congregation?

17 LGBTQ-Affirming Ministers Face Church Investigations for Signing Belief Statement

The investigation by Indiana Ministries — a jurisdiction within the Anderson, Indiana-based Church of God movement — could result in the withdrawal of the ministers’ credentials.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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