For many Christians—youth leaders included—evangelism is the “red-headed stepchild” of our ministries. It makes us feel uncomfortable, embarrassed and guilty. In fact, just the mention of the word “evangelism” can
The launch of the upcoming school year is just around the corner! Can you believe it? This means it’s time to consider practical steps you can take to motivate and
Not training a Christian teen how to share their faith is like refusing to train a basketball player how to shoot the ball. Rate Yourself: How competent are you when
Do you have a particular iconic image that comes to mind when you hear the word INCOMPETENCE? Whether it’s the Keystone Cops, Cher in Clueless, or someone else entirely, we
Character is the foundation upon which true leadership is built. Think for a minute about the leaders you’ve serve under—whether spiritual or secular. It’s much easier to follow a leader
There are two kinds of leaders. The kind you have to follow and the kind you want to follow. What kind of youth leader are you? And what kind of
Sharing the gospel every week in your youth group meeting will definitely send your Christian students over the edge. Who wants to hear the same thing week in and week
“Belong to a church.” This simple statement drips with commitment. It can trigger panic attacks in grown men and send them running for the doors …so is it any wonder
I was recently reflecting on that pivotal moment in my spiritual journey and ministry when I realized how poorly I was doing at evangelism. When I say poorly, I really
Did you ever notice that throughout Scripture God seems somewhat determined when it comes to using young people to accomplish some of his most significant purposes? He used a teenaged
As a youth leader it’s not news to you that many teens (and adults) come to church with a “here I am” mentality. It’s all about them. They come looking
Sometimes I get asked questions that smack of “When are you going to get a real job?” In other words, when am I going to outgrow working with teenagers and
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