How to Train Your Youth Group to Share Their Faith Without Making It Weird
The reason most teenagers do not share their faith is not that they do not care. It is that they
Media, Technology, and Your Family: A Practical Guide for Small Church Parents
Screens are everywhere. Social media is unavoidable. Here is how to manage technology in your family without becoming legalistic.
The Rescue Gospel for Teenagers: A Simple Framework for Sharing the Gospel
Many evangelism resources give teenagers a script to memorize. But in a small town, where relationships continue long after one
How AI Search Finds Your Church: A Pastor’s Guide to GEO
55% of people now use AI chat tools as their primary research method before making decisions, including finding a church. Here is how to make sure your church shows up in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini answers.
How to Transition Youth Ministry to a Volunteer When You Can No Longer Lead It
There will come a time when you can no longer lead the youth ministry. Your day job changes. Your family
Church Leadership, Rural Church Health
Rural Church Revitalization: What Actually Works in Small Towns
A practical guide to revitalizing a declining rural church. What works in small towns that does not work in cities. Honest about the timeline, the community dynamics, and the unique challenges of rural ministry.
Youth Ministry Metrics That Actually Matter for Small Churches
Most small church youth ministries measure one thing: attendance. How many students came this week? Is the number going up
Teaching Your Kids to Love the Bible: A Practical Guide for Small Church Families
The Bible is the most important book your children will ever read. Here is how to help them love it, not just endure it.
The Bi-Vocational Youth Pastor and Burnout: Warning Signs and Recovery
The Fuller Youth Institute’s research on youth leader burnout surveyed more than 1,100 youth ministry leaders and found that the
How to Partner with Parents When You Have No Youth Staff
Research consistently shows that parents have more influence over their teenagers’ faith than any youth program. The Fuller Youth Institute’s