Part of what I really enjoy doing through Life in Student Ministry is encouraging and resourcing youth workers in ways that other organizations aren’t. I…

Youth ministry probably has more myths than any other ministry in the church. Here are five myths that are now busted!

A reader asks, “What should I do with volunteers that don’t make time to spend with kids?” Here’s my answer. Offer yours, too!

I love it that a lot of the content generated here at Life in Student Ministry is based on my interaction with you guys (or “ya’ll,” depending…

Here’s how to start a youth ministry in your church with only one teenager, but it’s not what you might think.

Here’s a sample plan a youth ministry might use for partnering with parents to impact their teens for Christ.

Ben Schnipper of Mexico, Missouri submitted this game. Sounds hilarious! Thanks, Ben!
Indoor Game; All Ages; 10 or more kids
Supplies: Twinkies, babyfood, food…

Understand the church system and avoid the pitfalls that crush your dreams of life-long service in youth ministry.

What did God do in your students during 2007? How did God use students to change YOU? I share a story and want to hear yours!

At one point or another everyone in ministry feels like quitting. This series by Bill Allison teaches us how to lead when we feel like giving up.