Can the teenagers in your church tell you what the inside of the sanctuary looks like when there isn’t a dodge ball game going on? Do they know what to do when the offering plate is passed their way? When...

I hear the slight crack in your voice as you stand on stage and bravely introduce yourself. I know it is scary. The eager faces of the congregation are both encouraging and terrifying, as you brace yourself for...

Last week I overheard another youth worker sharing his frustration about students constantly prioritizing their sports commitments over youth ministry events. I could relate. I have often found myself frustra...

When I first started out in youth ministry I desperately wanted the students in our church all to feel like they were part of a bigger family. I naively believed that if I could get students to show up to enoug...

We take away our students cell phones during youth group. You know what? Our students actually like it. There are worse things than being forced to take a tech-break during our time together at youth group. ...

The overstuffed suitcase was getting heavier every step I took up the steep concrete staircase. I couldn't tell if it was the scalding August weather or my massive jet lag causing me to see double, but I st...