Three Perspectives on Ministry with Young People

Are Youth Groups Bad? A Rant on Bad Research

Research show that youth groups are bad for our students, right? Not so fast.

Now, everyone makes a mistake. But, sometimes, an article just proves a point about bad research.

So, let's dive in and look at four factors that show this is bad research. Keep reading

Six Principles For Youth Ministry

“What does your church do for middle and high school students?” A pastor friend recently asked this question.

I have no special expertise with youth, and I tend to think there is some measure of programmatic flexibility. Do you host a weekly event? Who is it for? What do you do? Special projects or trips? I will leave that for you to sort out.

But here are a few biblical principles that we should heed no matter what, and my sense is the many youth groups don’t heed them. Keep reading

5 Things Every Student Ministry Must Have to Be Successful

Here's the deal, our world has never moved faster. Our lives (and those of students) are full of 24 hour news coverage, constant social media updates, and neck breaking technological advances. Innovation and change seem to be the air we breathe. That said, how in the world is a student ministry supposed to keep up?!

Good news – you don't have to! Here are 5 timeless truths that I believe every student ministry can and should offer if they are going to be successful.... Keep reading