Youth ministry ideas

Where do you start if you’re new in your position in leading youth ministry? Here’s some advice.

Youth ministry events are always in high demand. Try these 8 great ideas with teens.

"Back in my day we had to walk uphill both ways in the snow." I grew up hearing stories like this from my parents and grandparents all the time, and my eyes seemed to be in a perpetual state of rolling. It's a funny thing, though, how the older I get, the more I crave hearing stories about their past. It almost gives me a way to connect with them in a new way, and I have a new perspective to cherish their wisdom. It's also amazing how the more I deal with younger generations; I find myself…

“What do teens want in a church?” is tough to answer. Instead, explore 6 things teens need from a church and youth group.

Ideas for youth and children's ministry in small churches. For smarter decisions, easier planning, and better results, set your foundation!

This article is filled with ideas that are tried and true methods I have personally used in my previous youth groups. I will share with you which fundraisers you should use and which ones you shouldn't use and why. Plus I have a secret ingredient for you to utilize to make every fundraiser I suggest a success!

128 small group questions for youth group organized by topic. Get your students to open up and discuss with these youth group questions.

I had the privilege of speaking to a newly formed youth group at a nearby parish a few weeks ago. After consulting with their leaders, I presented a talk called "Who Do You Follow" focusing on using social media as a young Catholic. It was an adaptation of a couple of other lessons I had given to my own youth group in the past. I was inspired by this great video, portraying what social media networks might have looked like if they were around during the time of Jesus's ministry, death, and…

Is youth ministry your calling? Learn these 6 steps to becoming a great youth pastor! #youthministry #youthpastor #teaching

When it comes to partnering with parents, every children’s pastor and youth pastor is trying to find the magic button that will make that aspect of ministry happen. Here's what parents really want from your youth ministry. #stumin #youthmin #studentministry #youthministry #partneringwithparents