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Pass the Potato Game: A Fun Activity for Youth Group Kids

The Pass the Potato game is super-fun for junior high and high school youth groups.

Faithful Fridays: Weekly Devotions for Young Hearts

What are faithful Fridays, and how do they benefit teens spiritually? Discover innovative devotional ideas to help kids grow closer to Jesus.

Mini Olympic Games Activities: 39 Fun Ideas for Youth Group

Mini Olympic games activities are ideal for youth group parties, retreats, and other events. This collection of 39 ideas has relays, time trials, and more!

Professional Development Is Too Important To Avoid or Postpone

What are your thoughts about professional development in youth ministry? Discover insights about training and growth for youth leaders.

Sermons for Teens: Try This Attention-Grabbing Opener

Sermons for teens require openings that draw in listeners. Check out these helpful preaching tips from a veteran youth minister!

Snacks for Youth Group: 18 Healthy Ideas for Hungry Teens

Snacks for youth group are a must. Use these 18 ideas for healthy food for teens.

New Youth Pastor: Learn How to Start Fresh and Find Purpose

Whether you're a new youth pastor or a veteran minister, discover four valuable insights about renewal and purpose.

Scriptures on Confidence: 9 Bible Verses About Being Bold

Scriptures on confidence help teens and young adults be bold through the power of Christ.

10 Characteristics of Jesus: Key Traits His Followers Should Emulate

What 10 characteristics of Jesus can his followers try to emulate? Here’s a list of Jesus' traits that we should try to live out.

27 Ways to Beat Burnout: Healthy Habits for Youth Ministry Leaders

Use these 27 ways to beat burnout so you can stick with (and thrive in) youth ministry.

Impactful Discipleship: Fostering Spiritual Growth in Youth

Impactful discipleship is essential in 21st-century youth ministry. Consider these 10 insights about discipling teens.

Church Youth Rules & Regulations: Essential Youth Ministry Guidelines

Church youth rules & regulations are essential for programs to function well. So create guidelines for youth ministry leaders and participants.

Preteen Ministry Musts: 4 Guidelines for Next-Level Success

Preteen ministry bridges an important gap. Discover 4 tips for a top-notch ministry to preteens and tweens.

Creation Bible Lesson for Middle School: Explore Genesis With Preteens

A youth group Bible study on creation is sure to get teens and tweens talking. Check out these 6 great resources.

Summer Youth Activities Can Offer Teens Spontaneous, Surprising Fun

Summer youth activities are a win, especially when they’re spontaneous. Discover how to inject spur-of-the-moment fun into summertime programming.

Intergenerational Ministry: Strive for Understanding, Connectivity

For churches of all sizes, intergenerational ministry is a necessary and worthwhile undertaking. We must ask: What does each generation need from the church, and what can each generation contribute to the church?

Teaching Life Skills for Kids: Prepare Preteens for Adulthood

Teaching life skills for kids can help them succeed. Find out how your youth ministry can prepare preteens for adulthood.

Young Adults in Church: How To Retain Your Teen Graduates

When congregations adapt effectively, they're more likely to retain their teens after graduation. Use these 4 practical tips to keep young adults in church.

Worship Unleashed: Engaging Youth in Praise and Worship

Worship unleashed is about helping teens connect with God and grow in faith. Learn practical tips for life-changing worship!

Ministry to Divorced Families: The Vital Role of Youth Leaders

All church leaders conduct ministry to divorced families at some point. How well are you ministering to these families in your youth program?
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10 New Christmas Albums Bringing You the Joy of the Season...

This season, multiple Christian artists have released Christmas albums filled with traditional Christmas carols commemorating the birth of our Savior, as well as festive originals and classic Christmas songs.
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Jody Dean Gives Church Administration Advice to Pastors Who Hate It

Dr. Jody Dean joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why church administration is an essential part of ministry and how, far from taking away from ministry’s personal side, administration supports and empowers pastoral care.

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