Ministering to Today's Youth

4 Key Ingredients for Youth Ministry

Youth ministry can be an uphill battle. The congregation and church leadership often don't fully understand the challenges that youth leaders face and don't know how to support them. Yet many church leaders are still looking to start or develop a youth ministry. Read more

 Putting the "Go" in the Gospel

When Jesus told his disciples to “Go and make disciples of all nations” he was giving his group of young disciples a directive. He was propelling them on the ultimate mission of making disciples everywhere they went. The stories of how they carried this command out is the stuff of legends. Read more

Addressing Transportation Risks with Youth Groups [VIDEO]

This video, the third in a series by Richard Hammar on six legal risks for church youth pastors, describes the threats of distracted driving, the use of inexperienced drivers, and the legal liabilities churches may assume by not fully knowing their state's laws. These threats are important to note, especially because so many youth group activities rely upon staff, and upon volunteer drivers, including youth old enough to drive, to drive members to events. Read more