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How to Kill the Youth Group Drama

Helping your kids work through conflict.

What Does Real Community Look Like?

The goal of community is to grow together toward Christ-likeness.

Is Your Focus on the Right Thing?

Why "straightening the cookies" can wait.

5 Seconds of Awkward Can Save You from a Lifetime of Regret

Sadie Robertson's video reminds us that sometimes the most profound wisdom can come in the simplest of forms.

Learning From the “Godfather” of Youth Ministry

Some encouragement from the thoughts of Mike Yaconelli.

The 3 Things That Guarantee a Connection With Your Audience

What you need to do to make sure your message gets across.

Video Games & Teens: Understanding Digital Natives, Pt. 2

In the second part of this series, learn how to understand our students and their entertainment choices.

Social Media & Teens: Understanding Digital Natives, Pt. 1

Our students are digital natives. Here's how to begin to understand them.

3 Reasons to Go on Mission This Summer

Why students should consider a mission term this summer.

College Doesn’t Change Your Heart, It Reveals It

“What our students need is the one thing Jesus said was necessary: a heart that’s found its rest in him.”

5 Problems With Youth Ministry in America

These issues are causing serious problems.

10 Signs You’re About to Get Fired as the Youth Pastor

'What are some other signs you're about to get fired as the youth pastor?"

3 Benefits to Building Leaders

It's often better to build up leaders internally instead of looking externally. Here's why.

10 Reasons I Still Believe in Youth Ministry

In spite of the haters, here's why I think youth ministry still matters.

Tech & Teens: A Parent’s Guide

What parents need to know about tech use among young people.

You Might Be A Youth Pastor If…

You take every opportunity to applaud your hot spouse’s amazing organizational skills

Lessons Learned From Martin Luther King Jr.

What a powerful leader can teach student ministers about their worthy dreams.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

‘It’s the Best Movie Ever’—Child Stars of ‘The Best Christmas Pageant...

Coming to theaters everywhere this Friday (Nov. 8), "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" is a fresh, heartwarming holiday story fit to be at the top of everyone’s Christmas list.
Mark Matlock

Mark Matlock: What Pastors Need To Know About the ‘Spiritually Curious’

Mark Matlock joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what the data shows about the “spiritually curious,” the distinctions between this group and other non-Christians, and how to engage with the spiritually curious effectively.

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