Mike McGarry 4/6/23 Mike McGarry 4/6/23

A New Chapter for YPT

A special announcement about a new chapter in YPT’s ministry to youth ministers.

Mike McGarry 3/8/23 Mike McGarry 3/8/23

A Statement on Women in Youth Ministry

Why does YPT take a welcoming posture towards women in youth ministry and clarifying our boundaries for partnership and collaboration.

Mike McGarry 9/21/22 Mike McGarry 9/21/22

The State of Theology in Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry is theological ministry. What does this mean in light of Ligonier’s recent report, The State of Theology?

Mike McGarry 6/6/22 Mike McGarry 6/6/22

Theology Without Love is Dead

In the same way that faith without works is dead, 1 Corinthians 13:2 implies that theology without love is dead.

Mike McGarry 7/15/21 Mike McGarry 7/15/21

Why the Gospel-Centered Movement Overlooks Youth Ministry

It’s strangely common for youth pastors to be overlooked in gospel-centered ministry circles. This article unpacks a few theories about why that’s happened and what’s at stake.

Mike McGarry 6/10/21 Mike McGarry 6/10/21

Commitments of a Youth Pastor Theologian

What is a Youth Pastor Theologian? Is there an academic minimum or a book requirement? No. It’s a commitment to minister to students theologically. Here are three commitments of the youth pastor theologian.