Youth Ministry

Below you'll find youth ministry articles, interviews, and insights into many of the challenges facing youth pastors today. Content is designed to support all student ministry levels including middle school ministry, high school ministry and college ministry.Check back often as new youth ministry content is added weekly.

Our Lives Are the Best Curriculum

Teens remember us as people -- what we say and do -- much more than the lessons we teach.

By Pete Johnson

Interview with David Crowder

David Crowder talks with Brad Murrill about music, faith and his relationship with God.

By Brad Murrill

The 5 Rules to Fight Youth Ministry Stereotypes

Straight from Simply Youth Ministry Conference 2010, a handy list of don'ts for youth workers

By Spanky D

Childhood Obesity

Research shows obesity widespread—even affecting children under school age.

By Emily Jaakola

Purity

In a culture where sexualization is prevalent, what can youth workers do to promote purity for students?

By Ashley Miller

Skipping Church

An Oct. 8, 2007, study conducted by the Barna Group (Barna.org) suggests that teenagers are some of the most religiously active people around. The study suggested nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of teenagers say they pray...

By Brandon Warne