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ym360 Contributor Richard Parker shares a great word of encouragement about how Christmas helps us make sense of how God works.Read now -
The Reward For Waiting
ym360 Contributor Alanna Arceneaux passes along some Christmas encouragement for youth workers, especially those who are tired of waiting.Read now -
What Goes Into Creating a 52-Week Bible Study
Andy Blanks and Jake Rasmussen share about part of the process YM360 goes through when we create a 52-week Bible Study Curriculum for youth ministry. We hope that this will help you understand a little more about the intentional process we go through to create a Bible Study for your youth ministry.Read now -
5 Must Haves for COVID Safe Events
When it comes to doing youth ministry events, there is a whole lot we can't do and a whole lot we can do. And most times, it seems like there is more we can't do. Instead, let's talk about 5 must-haves you CAN do to keep your next event COVID safe and to allow you to continue to gather with your students!Read now -
5 Ways To Jumpstart Your Students’ Bible Reading in the New Year
Read nowStudies show that most teenagers don’t have a meaningful relationship with God’s Word. We know that the Bible is God’s primary way of making Himself known to us. Therefore, it’s huge that our students know the Word and are regularly engaged in it. And yet, we know this is an uphill battle for most of them. What can we do this New Year to help jumpstart our students’ Bible reading? Here are just a few suggestions.
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5 Ways to Keep Your Youth Ministry Resolutions
Read now"New Year, New Me!" If you received a dollar for every time you heard this phrase in the coming weeks, you might be able to buy that new air hockey table you've always wanted for the youth room. Something about...
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6 Ways to Cast Your 2021 Ministry Vision for Youth Ministry
We are all moved by passion, and when we see the passion of others, it can often inspire action. The same is true for our youth ministry, especially heading into a new year. 2021 has the potential for us to navigate uncharted waters, operate in the beginnings of a post-pandemic youth ministry, and ensure this will be a year that truly matters.Read now -
Doing Youth Ministry When You Are Completely Exhausted
Youth Ministry takes up a lot of energy. Add in family, friends, and normal day-to-day stressors, and you can find yourself exhausted at times. But, our calling to youth ministry is not contingent on how much energy we have left in the tank. Let's talk, together, about how to continue to do Youth Ministry even when we are completely exhausted!Read now -
3 Signs of an Unhealthy Youth Ministry
For lots of people we may not know the signs of an unhealthy ministry, but we know something might be wrong with what we do every week. We want to take just a few minutes to identify three signs of an unhealthy ministry and give you some remedies to overcome them and bring your ministry back to its full potential!Read now -
5 Games that Crush at Christmas Parties
Read now“Hey Jason, we’re having a Christmas party this year. I know you’re the games guy, and you always do such a good job. Can you come up with a game for this year that will make all of us have...
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Are You Leading Your Youth Ministry in the Wrong Direction?
Read nowI don't know of a youth worker who doesn't want to lead their youth ministry in the right direction. The only problem is that you can't say for sure if your youth ministry is heading in the right direction unless you know where you're going.
Today, let's talk together about understanding where we're going with our ministries!
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How To Lead Your Youth Ministry When The Future Feels Uncertain
Read nowFrom the position we're in, we interact with countless numbers of youth workers each week. We see people leading their youth ministries exceptionally well. While not perfect, the ones who do it best seem to have a few things in common.
Here are three traits for leading your youth ministry when the future has never felt more uncertain.