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We all know that "partnering with parents" is important, but nobody ever goes on to tell you what successful "partnering with parents" looks like exactly or how I am supposed to do that impactfully from my youth pastor role. What if there was a better way to meet the spiritual and felt needs of the families within your church? What if making that church-wide change could start inside your youth ministry and with you as a youth ministry leader? Join Chris Sasser as he shares some practical steps to building a whole family ministry and how your youth ministry can act as the catalyst for change.

You know the disappointment of planning a parenting event for your ministry and having few, if any, parents bothering to attend. You watch as the parents in your church sit on the spiritual sidelines of their teenagers. You feel the frustration as parents respond to the cultural tides their teens face with fear, anger, and resentment. The easy path for you is to step in and become the disciple-maker of the teenagers in your church. The most rewarding path, however, is to find a way to inspire parents to do it. But how do you do that? Our session together will give you the tools you need to equip, encourage, and empower the parents (grandparents and guardians) of the teenagers in your church. And learning how to leverage these tools will help you to leave a legacy of impact that will last long after you are gone.

No matter how good your youth ministry is, people will be more prone to come on board, stay, serve selflessly, and recruit others to join when they feel like they belong to a group of people; rather than feeling like just someone who is accomplishing some random mission and vision. So how do you build clear expectations, space, relationships, and community when it comes to recruiting and maintaining volunteers? Join me in this one-session Masterclass on-demand to find out.

Youth ministry leaders, hear me out. Recruiting, training, developing, equipping, and retaining volunteer leaders is critical to the success of your ministry. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that your level of success or failure in the areas of building and developing your volunteer leaders will be directly proportional to the success or failure of your ministry's growth and impact. Yes, volunteer leaders matter that much! You may think that you are Superman or that you can be a one-man band, but a reality check says you are not, and you can’t. No matter how great and charismatic of a leader you are, without great, bought-in, equipped, passionate volunteer leaders, you and your ministry are going to struggle and wither in effectiveness. But if you can surround yourself with a team of great volunteer leaders, the sky is the limit because those leaders have the potential to have an even greater impact on how your ministry runs and the effectiveness that it has in ministering to students. With that in mind, here are 12 tips on developing your volunteer leader team.

As our students go through life, they encounter people and situations that lead them to pack and carry some enormous emotional baggage that holds them back from living in the grace and freedom that Christ provides. As youth pastors, we are in a unique position to help both students and their parents "lighten the load" along the way. In these training sessions, we will look at eight specific bags kids tend to pack as they grow up, how these bags tend to get packed, and the long-lasting negative impacts they can have. Each session will offer practical strategies we can use and equip parents to employ to leverage their influence and prevent some of these bags from getting packed in the first place.

As youth workers, we know full well that "...all have all sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God...." (Romans 3:23 ESV). But one of the more difficult parts of youth ministry, in a practical sense, is how we walk alongside a teenager and their parents when that teenager has been caught in sin. Allow me to share with you four practical ways we partner with parents through a student's sin in our ministry.

Partnering with parents doesn't have to be rocket science. Sure, your steps towards a partnership need to be thoughtful, but they can also be as simple as they are purposeful. For example, here's a little secret that isn't that much of a secret at all: Parents love people who love their kids. Let me share with you some ways that I take some first steps towards a partnership with parents in my ministry by intentionally encouraging parents along the way.

A mom and her daughter have an honest conversation about college and God’s plan for her life. 

Length: 3:47 | Format: 1920 x 1080 MP4

Brooklyn is a young woman who came to know Christ at camp. Her story is of Jesus saving her from the weight of death and helping her to live with joy.

Length: 7:40 | Format: 1920 x 1080 MP4

“Yea in school, I always went to church but it was very surface level and something I mostly did to be seen. I didn't have a real relationship. But God is so good. Better than i deserve.'” 

What happens when you meet an old friend who knew you when you weren't saved? Bean Party examines that scenario.

• Author: Terrance Jackson
• Length: approximately 13 minutes 
• Actor Needs: 3 actors 
• Theme Verses: Colossians 3:13
• Downloadable PDF

“Because in Christ - Today and forevermore. We are redefined.'” 

A spoken word piece that takes a look into our beginning through Genesis 1, how the beginning was redefined in John 1, and where this redefinition takes us in Titus 3. A great piece to open a conference/DNOW weekend. 

• Author: Emily Willson 
• Length: approximately 3 minutes 
• Actor Needs: 3 actors, but can be edited for more or less 
• Theme Verses: Genesis 1; John 1; Titus 3
• Downloadable PDF

What spills out of you when calamity strikes? Dwayne, a highly sought-after director, tells a story of how an accident on his first film shoot should have ended his career. In the face of anxiety, Dwayne recounts how the scripture he had been immersing himself in came spilling out. This story shows the providential nature of God and the power that memorizing scripture can bring us when we face hardship.

Length: 5:55 | Format: 1920 x 1080 MP4

“He wants me to know I’m loved. I’m accepted. That I have inherent value… and there is more He has in store for me. He saved me.” 

Mallory is hanging out with her friends and tells them that she recently got saved. Over the course of their time together her two friends have very different reactions.

• Author: Terrance Jackson & Jonathan Skaggs 
• Length: approximately 8 minutes 
• Actor Needs: 2 female and 1 male actor 
• Theme Verses: Ephesians 2:8-9
• Format: Downloadable PDF

“How many types and swipes are between you and God?” 

How Many? is a rap/spoken word piece that explores our relationship with technology and how it hinders our relationship with Christ and with fellow believers around us. It can be performed as a spoken word with no music track, or with the track that is provided. 

• Author: Terrance Jackson 
• Length: approximately 2 minutes 
• Actor Needs: 3 actors 
• Theme Verses: Colossians 3:1 
• Format: Downloadable PDF, download includes demo track and instrumental track

Listen to the demo track:

Becoming a Teen Savvy Parent is a practical guide for parents raising teenagers in today’s ever-changing world. With engaging and real-life stories, biblical wisdom, and reflection questions, this book helps parents understand the culture shaping their teens’ hearts and how to learn how to engage it with grace, courage, and truth. Becoming a Teen Savvy Parent offers the encouragement and perspective parents need to confidently walk alongside their teenager to equip them for the path ahead.

God’s Power, one of the studies in the Activate line of the Bible study curriculum, will help your students draw strength and comfort from the fact that we serve an all-powerful God that is at work in and through us.

Forgiveness, one of the studies in the Activate line of Bible study curriculum, will help your students see how this forgiveness is carried out most vividly in the person and ministry of Jesus. And your students will be challenged to carry this message of forgiveness with them wherever they go.

God’s Faithfulness, one of the studies in the Activate line of Bible study curriculum, will help your students will learn about the faithful nature of God, how His faithfulness is shown perfectly in the person of Christ, and how we are called to be faithful in our interactions as a result of our identity as children of God.

God’s Kingdom, one of the studies in the Activate line of Bible study curriculum, will help your students interject aspects of God's Kingdom into the world around them, each day. And this has a powerful effect. It literally serves to draw others to God, in turn, welcoming them into God's Kingdom.

The Church, one of the studies in the Activate line of Bible study curriculum, will help your students learn that the Church is pictured as the Body of Christ, positioned to represent Christ on this earth.

God’s Mission, one of the studies in the Activate line of Bible study curriculum, will help your students trace the work of God's hand through time and history, watching Him put into place His mission to rescue people from the consequences of their sins.

Grace, one of the studies in the Activate line of Bible study curriculum, will help your students understand that God's grace is tied to His very character. The loving-kindness that He loves to show us is utterly undeserved on our part. And in Christ, the ultimate kindness was shown: we can know forgiveness from sins and eternal life through Christ only because of God's grace.

God’s Judgment, one of the studies in the Activate line of Bible study curriculum, will help your students will see God's faithfulness, and justice demonstrated in His desire to clear our records of wrongdoing. This clearing of our debt makes life possible. And not just eternal life, but a powerful life here on this earth, as well.

The Trinity, one of the studies in the Activate line of Bible study curriculum, will help your students interact with one of the biggest mysteries of our faith. They should leave with a better faith vocabulary, as well as a more reverent understanding of God. 

Bradley began his addiction to alcohol at the age of 14. His double life continued for years, caught in the grips of alcohol and drugs. While working at an apartment complex, Bradley was brutally attacked and almost lost his life. This moment was the catalyst for change, as he renewed his faith and returned to life with Christ as his source of strength. 

NOTE: This video has descriptions and depictions of alcohol abuse and violence. Viewer discretion is advised. 

Length: 6:13 | Format: 1920 x 1080 MP4

King David was known as a worshiper and a songwriter. Listen to this humorous compilation of some of Daivd’s greatest hits including “Song for Goliath,” “Sorry, Uriah,” “It’s not that easy being King,” and so many more! 

Length: 3:14 | Format: 1920 x 1080 MP4

A teenage boy wants to impress  and elicits the help of a friend to help him find the perfect way to declare his affection. They search all night for the right words and end up using Scripture as a guide. But is it the right Scripture?

Length: 3:51 | Format: 1920 x 1080 MP4

Part two of the Damaged video, we see Matt reflecting on his life and facing the sin and struggles that have impacted his life. Only this time, we look ahead to a life of faith, a life of repentance, and a life where he chooses to live in Christ, not dwelling on his circumstances, but his future with Christ at the Center. He may feel damaged, but Jesus can be his deliverer! Living life with Jesus can help you overcome the daily temptations and struggles you face and allow your relationship with God and others to be restored. Deliverance has a name, His name is Jesus.

Can be paired with the video Damaged and used as a two part series.

Length: 3:11 | Format: 1920 x 1080 MP4

This mini-movie tells the story of Matt, a teenager dealing with sin and other struggles in his life. He pushes others away and through choices that lead him further from God, and circumstances that have caused him pain, he feels worthless. He is damaged goods. The video ends as Matt reflects on his actions and his choices and how they have brought him far from those who love him - and God who loves him most. Will he turn to God who loves and cares for him? We are reminded that no matter what life offers or what sins we commit, we are not beyond His reach.

Length: 4:26 | Format: 1920 x 1080 MP4

The final three words of Jesus - “It is Finished.” The sinless Son of God had come to earth, but was rejected by those He came to save. His earthly work was complete, but the cross was not the end of the story. It was the beginning of a new story of hope for all.

This 60 second video is designed for your Good Friday/Easter Sunday services. 

Length: 1:02 | Format: 1920 x 1080 MP4

Students are great inviters and bringers but sometimes they don't know where to start. In this video, we'll unpack a few hacks that you can use today to start encouraging and casting the vision for your students to invite their peers to your ministry.

As youth ministry leaders, it's important to know your audience. Knowing how they think, how they learn, and what's going on inside of them is important. In this masterclass video, we'll share some practical insights and tips to help you understand who your students are and creative ways to minister to them. 

Session 1 Synopsis: In this 25-minute on-demand training session, youth pastors will gain valuable insights into the unique characteristics, behaviors, and trends of Generation Z and Gen Alpha. This session will explore key trends in scripture, technology, theology, and cultural influences that shape these young people's lives. The trends will be found through Barna, Ligonier, and other academic youth ministry areas. By leveraging this knowledge, youth pastors can create more engaging and meaningful ministry experiences that resonate with Gen Z and Alpha, fostering deeper connections and spiritual growth. Join us to enhance your ministry's effectiveness in reaching the current generations in your youth ministry. 

Session 2 Synopsis: This 25-minute on-demand training session builds on the foundational understanding of Generation Z and Generation Alpha by offering practical steps to integrate these insights into your youth ministry. Learn how to adapt your teaching methods, build meaningful relationships, and create engaging interactions that resonate with these generations. We will provide actionable strategies and real-world examples to help you develop plans that leverage current trends in technology, social media, and cultural shifts. 

“When there are things of this earth you hold on to so tightly and can’t surrender, run to me. For I am your hope. My name is Abba.”

Run To Me is a spoken word drama that reminds us of the character of God and His power in our lives. The actors share Scripture describing the character and nature of God through the many names of God listed in Scripture. In the end, students are reminded that God is an ever-present hope in their life as they surrender all of who they are to Him. 

• By: Brian Hill
• Length: Approximately 6 minutes
• Actor Needs: 3 Actors (can be performed with more if desired)
• Theme Verse: Psalm 71
• Downloadable PDF

“He looked down and saw me…I mean really saw me. I was healed, He had healed me. The leprosy was gone and with it, the years of shame and isolation.”

 He Saw Me is a combination of three Biblical characters woven together: The woman at the well, the woman with the issue of blood, and the leper. Amid their loneliness and pain, Jesus entered their story and saw them for who they were, and who they could become! Students will learn of the power and love of Jesus as He sees us all, no matter where we find ourselves. 

• By: Jonathan Skaggs
• Length: Approximately 8 minutes
• Actor Needs: Three Actors (1 male, 2 female)
• Theme Verses: John 4:4-30, Luke 8:43-48, Luke 5:12-16
• Downloadable PDF