Youth workers do lots of cool activities; retreats, camps, small groups, community service, overnights, and the list could go on and on. Activities are good for building relationships and growing trust, but just because a student comes to a pool party doesn’t mean we had a discipleship moment. Not everything we do or even everything [...]

Most youth workers spend their time on programing and relationship building. Both are very good things. But are they the most effective use of your time? Is there a better way to grow students spiritually and grow your youth ministry? I personally believe there is. Investing time in your small group leaders can give you [...]

Before you teach through each session, ask yourself: Have I: Reviewed the material sufficiently so that I can teach it confidently? Reflected on what God is teaching me personally in this area? Prayed for God’s wisdom regarding what I will teach and asked Him for insight into my students’ lives? Identified my small group’s leadership [...]

Before we go into a meeting with leaders or students, it’s vital to give ourselves a routine heart check up. A Routine Heart Check-up:   Think about your heart and your actions since the last meeting you’ve had.  Evaluate your own leadership and development.  Does anything need to change?  Did you follow through with your growth [...]