Planning a Year in Youth Ministry
Planning Youth Ministry can be tough. A year long plan can be a bit of work, but incredibly helpful. This article is designed to help you think through the steps of creating your year long ministry plan.
Read Moreby Blake Brockman | Sep 5, 2023 | 2023 Spring, Doing Ministry, Practical Youth Ministry, Programming | 0
Planning Youth Ministry can be tough. A year long plan can be a bit of work, but incredibly helpful. This article is designed to help you think through the steps of creating your year long ministry plan.
Read Moreby Julianna Shults | Jul 11, 2023 | 2023 Summer, Doing Ministry, Practical Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Basics, Youth Ministry Theory | 0
Whether minor or major, chronic health issues can impact a teen’s ability to participate in youth programming and even impair their relational support of other youth. Youth leaders need to be prepared to assess regularly and make plans to keep every Bible study, event, trip and meal something which keeps youth healthy both spiritually and physically.
Read Moreby Blake Brockman | Jun 27, 2023 | 2023 Summer, Doing Ministry, Practical Youth Ministry, Programming, Youth Ministry Theory | 0
Every youth ministry program needs to change, but how do you know it’s time to change? How do you know if ministries are working? Or if they aren’t and need to change? This article gives three ways for you to assess your youth ministry in order to help identify places for healthy growth.
Read Moreby Dave Rueter | Jun 15, 2023 | 2023 Summer, Doing Ministry, Practical Youth Ministry, Seven Practices | 0
As a part of a series that draws connections between Growing Young and Seven Practices, we look at how Growing Young’s Keychain Leadership is connected to 7 Practices Supportive Adults and Discover a Resilient Identify in Christ.
Read Moreby Heather Hardecopf | Jun 12, 2023 | 2023 Summer, Doing Ministry, Life as a Youth Worker, Practical Youth Ministry, The Youth Worker | 0
Cancer can impact teens through friends, family, classmates, and teammates. Sometimes teens themselves get sick. This article is written by Heather who has experienced cancer impacting her life through people she loves to help you support teens who are impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
Read Moreby Blake Brockman | Feb 28, 2023 | 2023 Winter, Doing Ministry, Practical Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Theory | 0
Change in ministry is healthy but it isn’t always fun. The process of change isn’t positive at every step. Change can bring out the ugliest sides of a person because it is often uncomfortable, difficult, and stressful. This article highlights some of the dos and don’ts that can help new youth leaders navigate change in a way that brings out the best in ministry.
Read Moreby Julianna Shults | Feb 6, 2023 | 2023 Winter, Church in Culture, Doing Ministry, Practical Youth Ministry, Youth & Culture, Youth Culture | 0
The Lutheran Youth and Adult Poll (formerly known as the Lutheran Youth Fellowship Poll) has been conducted every three years at LCMS Youth Gatherings since the 1980s. The executive summary seeks to highlight the most important findings from the 2022 poll.
Read Moreby Kristin Schmidt | Dec 27, 2022 | 2022 Resources, Conversation, Crisis Ministry, Doing Ministry, Free Resources, Practical Youth Ministry | 0
It is no secret that young people today are anxious. One out of three teens wrestles with anxiety to some extent, a statistic that has increased significantly in the last decade. This conversation starter is designed to help youth leaders open up a conversation about anxiety and how our faith and our faithful community can support and show God’s love to those who may be struggling.
Read Moreby Julianna Shults | Dec 20, 2022 | 2022 Resources, Doing Ministry, Practical Youth Ministry, Spiritual Development | 0
Having hard conversations is never easy, but it’s worth the effort. Especially in today’s culture it can be hard to engage well in difficult conversations in youth ministry. Here are six suggestions to help you to start talking about more difficult issues in your youth ministry.
Read Moreby Sarah Dibbern | Dec 12, 2022 | 2022 Resources, Adolescent Development, Crisis Ministry, Doing Ministry, Practical Youth Ministry, Youth & Culture | 0
It can be difficult when youth express how questions and struggles with belief or with the church. It is worth the time and energy to walk alongside these youth as they ask questions. This article talks about how we can be those people in times when you are struggling with faith and the church.
Read Moreby Heather Hardecopf | Oct 18, 2022 | 2022 Resources, Doing Ministry, Practical Youth Ministry, Youth & Culture, Youth Culture | 0
Youth ministry means working to understand and appreciate youth culture. Heather discusses why it is important to listen and care for teens as you share with them the Gospel of Jesus.
Read Moreby Kristin Schmidt | Apr 4, 2022 | 2022 Resources, Doing Ministry, Middle School Ministry, Practical Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Theory | 0
Many youth leaders, especially in recent years, find themselves faced with the task of combining younger and older student groups. This article is going to explore some of the benefits and pitfalls you might face when leading youth ministry with both Jr. High and High School together!
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