Welcome to the circus! (Just kidding.) Volunteering to lead in youth ministry is one of the most impactful and rewarding ways you can serve both your local church and God’s Kingdom. And we want to help you lead with confidence and clarity, keeping your eyes on the prize: the Gospel.
Use these five free resources to develop Gospel Advancing strategies in your own life and in the lives of students.
The First 4 Steps of a Gospel Advancing Leader Tip Sheet
If you’re not sure what it means to be a Gospel Advancing leader or where to start, The First 4 Steps of a Gospel Advancing Leader should be one of your first go-to resources. This quick five-minute checklist is a powerful on-ramp to equip students to share the Gospel. Start strong by taking these first four steps and prioritizing what really matters.
Resilient: 4 Ways Leaders Can Stay Strong
Resilient is a one-session training that gives leaders practical advice for becoming a youth leader who sticks around. You might want to gather some fellow youth leaders and review the material as a team. With instructions, handouts, and a PowerPoint presentation included, this curriculum provides everything you need to lead well in any circumstance.
Gospelize Your Youth Ministry
For a longer read, Gospelize Your Youth Ministry by Greg Stier covers seven key values found in the book of Acts and how they can change your youth ministry today. Discover a solid framework for what youth ministry should and can look like. Throughout the pages, real-life stories offer additional encouragement for leaders wondering, Does this actually work? (Spoiler alert: It does!)
3 Evangelism Myths… And Their Effects on Ministry
A short and easy-to-read e-book, 3 Evangelism Myths… And Their Effects on Ministry unpacks common evangelism myths you might encounter in youth ministry. Learn straightforward explanations of how these myths affect your ministry and how you can overcome them. In the process, this book will boost your confidence for prioritizing evangelism in youth ministry.
Gospel Advancing Webinars
If you prefer videos to reading, you’ll enjoy our Gospel Advancing Webinar archives. Because this video series focuses on a wide variety of topics, you can zero in on tips, answers, and resources for specific questions and problems you’re facing as a youth leader.
Energize Youth Ministry Conference
Plan now to join us at the Energize Youth Ministry Conference in Chicago from April 22-24, 2027. Designed to encourage and equip youth leaders, Energize gives you the tools you need to lead students in reaching your community with the Gospel.
Ministry is a team sport.
Ministry isn’t meant to be a solo activity. Dare 2 Share is excited to partner with you in youth ministry and to offer resources as you serve.
Remember to involve others, too. You probably serve alongside a team of leaders in your church and community. Invite people to pour into your life and encourage you along the way. We’re all rooting for you!
