Is criticism inevitable in life? Maybe you've asked that question because you're tired of the relentless, nagging voice in your head saying you should quit, or you're inadequate, or your shortcomings are what people will remember most about you. Perhaps ...

We've never met a youth worker who wanted to be ineffective. Why would anybody enter the turbulent world of youth ministry unless they wanted to make a difference! But where to start, what to do, and how do you know ...

Ever wondered what your volunteers really think about you, your leadership, and your ministry? Get an insider's perspective from Rick Williams, who has seen it all as a volunteer in youth ministry: futile meetings, weak leadership, disorganized events, lax standards, ...

When it comes to ministering to gays and lesbians, far too many churches have chosen silence over service, or a reactive stance over proactive involvement. But congregations must abandon their comfort zone and minister to a group of people who ...

We youth workers sure do talk a lot, don't we? But having the kinds of conversations where students openly and honestly share what's in their hearts and on their minds—that can be quite a challenge. Longtime youth worker Rachel Blom ...

They say it takes a village to raise a child. We're also pretty sure it takes a team to build a healthy youth ministry. In 99 Thoughts on Leading Volunteers, Kent Julian will help you engage, lead, develop, and keep ...

How much wisdom can you pack into 140 characters? Quite a bit, it turns out. Twisdom unpacks truth-filled tweets about 25 important leadership topics, with honest conversation and practical application from veteran youth worker Matt Lawson. He's discovered the power ...

The world of volunteers has changed. But have you changed, too? Across the country, volunteer ranks continue to grow, but people are volunteering differently. They're working online, seeking flexible schedules, and pursuing a role in defining how projects should be ...

When you think about the state of youth ministry today, are you an optimist or a pessimist? Do you cheer or fear? Is the glass half full or half empty? In this honest, frank, blunt examination, veteran youth worker Mark ...

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Teenagers live in a sex-saturated world. And for many of them, sex has become a purely physical act, fully divorced from spirituality, love, and commitment. Sex, pornography, and hooking up are all met with the same response: It's no big deal. Too many of ...

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Youth ministry is one of the most rewarding professions in the world. But it also can be exhausting, overwhelming, captivating, tedious, energizing, demanding, draining, and stressful. Are you prepared? Veteran youth workers and consultants Mark DeVries and Jeff Dunn-Rankin want ...

Are you in a 'small' church? Well, guess what you're the majority. With the average church in America clocking in around 75 members, there's no reason why 'small' has to equal 'less' when it comes to healthy, thriving youth ministry. ...

Group Magazine is packed with practical information and insightful ideas to help you impact teenager's lives. You'll get cutting edge advice and mentoring from today's youth ministry experts to help your ministry thrive. ...