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It’s that time of year, again. Graduation season is upon us, and for youth workers, this season will be spent at multiple graduations, graduation parties, and preparing for the “graduation” from youth group. There is no doubt that this is an exciting time of the year. As you look back at the countless hours invested in each student, you pray that he/she will continue in church, seek the Lord, and mature in the faith.

Today is Veteran's Day, a time to remember all of the men and women who have served our country. And yesterday was the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Once upon a time, Andy Blanks served in the Marines. He passes along a few leadership tips from the USMC that will help you think about how you lead your youth ministry.

Andy Blanks examines five flaws that can lead to youth ministry failure.

Andy Blanks passes along four thoughts on youth ministry vision from the most unlikely of sources.

ym360 Contributor Aaron Kirkpatrick passes along three solid strategies for communicating as leaders gleaned from Joseph's interaction with Pharaoh in Genesis 41.

Andy Blanks passes along a few thoughts on how to fight "the fizzle" and keep your small group growing in the right direction.

Andy Blanks outlines the traits of spiritual communities, the kind that enable your students to grow closer to God.

Have you found your opportunities to influence teenagers shrinking in recent years? Andy Blanks identifies some contributing factors and some thoughts for how to maximize our impact.

Andy Blanks gives a few key approaches to keeping your volunteers.

Andy Blanks gives youth workers three practical thoughts on delegating tasks to others.

ym360 Contributor Chris Wesley gives some excellent suggestions on how to make sure your relationship with your senior pastor is a healthy one.

Andy Blanks passes along a few thoughts on how to fight "the fizzle" and keep your small group growing in the right direction.