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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Building Ministry in Your Cultural Context
Cookie-cutter ministry formulas don't work in every cultural context. Dave Livermore helps us to adapt our ministry strategy to each context, including the Word, Worship, Community and Serving.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=200&art_id=62
Forgiveness: The Power That Heals
If students could learn to forgive others from the heart, they would not resort to violence to even up the score. Innes' article presents a much-needed exhortation to forgive. Youth workers could use this article as a basis for a message to their students on the topic.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=190&art_id=54
Preventing School Violence (Bible Study)
This lesson plan/article shows that the characteristics in students' lives that put them at risk for school violence were addressed by the Bible thousands of years ago. We can have a part in preventing school violence by promoting Christian character and helping youth model it for their peers.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=190&art_id=53
Teen Violence: Taming Your Anger
When students can't manage their anger, violence can become a way of channeling that anger. This article gives biblical ways to tame anger.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=190&art_id=56
Teen Violence: Why Teenagers Turn to Violence
This insightful article by respected Christian Psychologist Bruce Narramore discusses the causes and cures of violence among teens.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=190&art_id=55
Youth Ministry Rooms: Ten Tips to Spice Them Up
Dr. Al Millergren and Paul Evans give hints for making your youth ministry room more inviting for teens.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=180&art_id=50
Inner City/Urban Ministry: How to Develop It
Tommy Carrington directs Reach Out's Urban Ministry training and works with inner city teens in Miami. In this article, those who love students and love God will be encouraged that they can impact the inner city with resources they already have.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=160&art_id=44
Creating an Idea-Driven Youth Ministry Culture
Too many youth ministers miss out on an incredible source of youth ministry wisdom and ideas - their own volunteers and youth. Not only can their ideas revolutionize our ministries, but by taking them seriously we take their leadership to a new level, allowing them to feel ownership and responsibili
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=150&art_id=137
Programming Your Teaching With "Growth Zones"
This plan gives you a way to organize your teaching and training by dividing everything you want to instill in your students into seven Growth Zones. A great strategy to help you develop a long-range plan and make everything you do have a purpose.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=150&art_id=121
Programming Values
While many people assume that Student Impact at Willow Creek draws over 1000 students into their ministry primarily through a spectacular program that few other churches could pull off, Bo Boshers insists that their success is due more to their programming values. Any size ministry can use them.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=150&art_id=42