We are coming to the end of another youth ministry year and soon volunteers will be telling us if they are staying or going. Some volunteers leave because their student is no longer in the ministry or because of life change but some volunteers leave because we are poor leaders. We have not focused on [...]

Your summer trip will only be as good as the staff you bring with you.  You have two options.  You can find volunteers like some youth pastors do – wait till the last minute, run a cheesy ad in the bulletin and take any warm and willing body, or you can be intentional about it.  [...]

Developing student leaders is a concept that makes sense to most of us in youth ministry.  We realize that enabling students to lead gives them ownership of the ministry and the skills they will need to make a difference in the kingdom of God.  Student leadership is important to those interested in developing followers of [...]

Youth Workers I want to make you aware of the free Easter lesson that YM360 just posted. It’s a great resource with PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, and Student Handout. Of course I think it’s a great way to equip teachers to have a real transformative time on Easter Sunday, but also create a strong environment around [...]