Legacy Youth Ministry Resources
Thousands of articles, sermon illustrations, Bible studies and more, all aimed at equipping youth pastors and parents to connect with young people today.
The longest time of year for youth ministry
What's the longest, most difficult time of year for youth ministry? We're right in the middle of...
Thrill of Adventure
There's just something about finding something hidden that excites us:
Matthew 13:44 "The...
Jest Kidding: ministry to kids (of all ages!)
How do you share the love of God with young kids? The Jest Kidding ministry uses every means at...
Leadership in Youth Ministry
Part of the job of a Youth leader is to train up the church leaders of tomorrow. It's exciting....
Leadership in youth ministry, part II
Yesterday we talked about several good youth ministry leadership resources. Here are three more...
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Community: Building it in Youth Groups in Various Cultures
What works to build community in one group won't necessarily work in another. Dave Livermore shows us some models that are working in various cultures.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=65
Friendliness: In Search of Friendly Youth Groups
I sent a weird-looking student into a youth group that was reportedly big on friendliness to see what would happen. The result gives us insight into building friendliness in our own groups.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=129
Friendliness: Evaluating How You Welcome Newcomers
An object lesson to shock your students out of their clicks and snootiness.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=103
Outcasts: Reaching "the least of these"
Root out bullying and put downs and make your group a haven for "the least of these."
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=96
Building Community in Youth Groups
Dissension and cliques threaten to divide many youth groups. What are the causes? What are the remedies? Mark Tittley responds. Jesus prayed, "May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me...." (Jn. 17:23)
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=29
Youth: In Search of Friendly Youth Groups
Building friendliness and acceptance in youth groups is no peripheral issue. It's at the heart of what we're doing. In this introductory article, you'll find out the importance of building these qualities into your youth group and some resources to help you along the way.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140
Ministry to Parents
We go into youth ministry because we love youth. But it doesn't take us long to realize that one of the best ways to minister to them is to impact their parents. Jim Burns shows us how.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=130&art_id=25
Youth Speakers: Finding the Right One
How to find and maximize the effectiveness of the speakers you bring in to minister to your youth group. Veteran youth speaker Michael Holt tells you how.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=120&art_id=9
Internet: Harvesting It's Power for Ministry
How students use the internet for spiritual purposes.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=100&art_id=94
Websites: Basic Tips to Build Your Ministry Site
Basic tips to building a site.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=100&art_id=93