Is Your Theology Nostalgic?
Are we blind towards the way our experiences and memories inform our theology and ministry, or will we intentionally build on the Bible?
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.
Give Graduates the Gospel
It can be incredibly meaningful for the Church, Youth Group, and Parents come together to bless our high school graduates as they prepare for the next season life.
The Blessing of Low Attendance Nights
A night where most chairs are empty can feel debilitating. How do we respond and make the best of these low-attendance seasons in youth group?
Building a Healthy Ministry Calendar
Here are some reflections about what it means to build a healthy ministry calendar around your theology of youth ministry.
Incentivizing Discipleship
Should youth pastors motivate students to read the Bible and invite friends to youth group by offering incentives and rewards? Here’s wisdom from our YPT Facebook Group.
Why Youth Ministries Avoid Theology
Here are six observations about why youth ministries avoid theology. These aren’t shared in order to point fingers, but to prompt our own self-reflection.
Relationship Building Questions for Youth Ministry
What are some good questions to ask teenagers to establish healthy relationships and build trust? Use this acronym to escape those awkward silences. We also share some good questions to transition into spiritual conversations in youth ministry.
Why We Don’t Play Gross or Messy Games in Youth Group
Over the last decade, I’ve grown convinced that youth workers need to give more intentional thought about what kinds of games they play - because games create and reinforce our ministry culture.
How I’m Teaching the Parables at Youth Group
This article brings you behind the scenes for how I’ve structured my own upcoming youth group series on the parables as “The Stories of Jesus.”