Getting kids to commit to youth group events
Why do teens have such an easy time committing to other things in their life, but not youth group?
Replacing vs. Partnering with parents
Much of youth ministry replaces parents instead of partnering with them by unintentionally assuming the parents’ role at church.
How are we the problem in youth ministry?
There’s a lot youth workers don’t like about youth ministry, but how much are we unintentionally contributing to the problems?
Where youth ministry is going
What’s the future of youth ministry? Where is all this heading? Here are some trends that seem to give some direction.
5 ways to improve your ministry in 2012
The new year is a natural time to implement changes in our ministry that will help it become more focused and effective in 2012.
6 ways to integrate teens into your church
We’re becoming more intentional about integrating teens into the life of the body! Here are 6 ideas for how to do it well.
What’s missing from family-based ministry
I’m a big supporter of the return to family-based ministry, but we’re overlooking the most important element of this approach.
What would change?
What would change if church leaders operated as those who create space for the faithful in the church to facilitate change?
4 ways youth workers can increase their income
How we stretched our money and increased our income while serving in ministry.