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
Youth Ministry
Youth ministry. Reaching and discipling young people in small churches with limited resources and budgets.
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
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
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
Youth Ministry Budget: How to Do More with $500 or Less
A small youth ministry budget can still support meaningful relationships, safe gatherings, and regular communication. The key is to decide
How to Build a Youth Ministry Calendar When You Have No Time
The bi-vocational youth pastor who plans reactively, deciding what to do each week as it arrives, will spend more total
Youth Ministry on 10 Hours a Week: A Realistic System for Bi-Vocational Pastors
A bi-vocational pastor does not need to build youth ministry by borrowing a 40-hour staff model. The work becomes sustainable
Youth Ministry and Mental Health: What Every Volunteer Needs to Know
Youth volunteers are not therapists, counselors, investigators, or a replacement for emergency services. They are often trusted adults who can
How to Recruit and Keep Youth Ministry Volunteers in a Small Church
Small churches rarely have a youth-ministry staffing problem alone. They have a clarity problem: people do not know what is