Almost half the world's population today is under the age of 25. Estimates suggest that by the year 2025, there will be about 72 million more youth than there at the present. More than any other time in history, the question of how to communicate effectively and engage in cross-cultural youth ministry...

“What if the solution to the great problems of the world didn’t begin with an international, multi-faceted mission project, but with the simple act of saying, ‘Hello’? We need to recognize that it’s the everyday, ordinary moments at school, home or talking on Facebook that allow us to have the biggest...

In an excerpt from God Hides in Plain Sight, Dean Nelson shares a story about time when he gave away coupons for free cheeseburgers to children at their school lunch. "What did we do to deserve it?" they want to know.

Kurt Johnston and Matt Hall discuss evangelism in their youth group.

I have a foolproof plan on how to connect with every teen in our community ...

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 in a typical week, which Barna identified as the most common spiritual activity...

The author shares ways youth workers can reach out to gay and lesbian youth, and how in the past churches have failed to minister to gays in a Christ-like manner.

For the six years I served as a church youth director, I was determined to communicate the gospel of Christ to any teenagers within my sphere of influence. I desperately wanted to see lives changed but was repeatedly discouraged that my influence and love were counteracted—often overtly—by an opposing...

Evangelism and witnessing can be intimidating, but these suggestions can help ease some of the fear.

1. Dumb down the gospel. Employ attractive phrases, such as, "Since I've known Jesus, I'm happier, getting better grades and captain of the football team!" Even better, reduce the complexity of the gospel into group cheers (e.g., "Give me a J!") or simple worship choruses, such as, "God is so good…blah...