When Parents and Youth Pastors Disagree
What do you do when youth leaders and parents disagree about a teenager’s spiritual condition? This is a sensitive but common situation for youth leaders to handle with wisdom.
5 Ways to Partner with Parents
Partnering with parents is vital for biblical youth ministry, but how do we actually do it? Here are five suggestions to consider.
How Can Young Youth Leaders Partner With Parents?
We all know we “should” partner with parents, but what does that look like as a young youth worker?
Should Churches Shift From Youth Ministry to Family Ministry?
Should churches shift from youth ministry to family ministry in order to prioritize the importance of partnering with parents?
YPT Podcast Episode 56: How Can Youth Workers Partner with Parents (Anna Meade Harris)
Every youth pastor knows they should prioritize partnering with parents. This episode helps youth leaders know where and how to start.
YPT Podcast Episode 35: Helping Parents Prepare for the Teen Years (Kristen Hatton)
How can youth workers understand and encourage parents of teenagers? Kristen Hatton shares counsel from her new book, Parenting Ahead.
When to Tell Parents What
When should youth workers tell parents what students have shared in confidence? Here are two categories that can help you discern, and a helpful clarification about promising confidentiality to students.