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Youth ministry is a grinding mill of unreal expectations, often combined with a surprising lack of support or resources. When you couple that with a youth pastor who is trying to do too much and trying to be too much -- it's a recipe for disaster leading to stress, anxiety, and ultimately burnout. As a youth pastor, you don't have a lot of leverage to fix the church's attitudes toward ministry, but we can improve our own attitudes. Hopefully, the result will be men and women who lower their stress, anxiety, and burnout and stay in youth ministry for many years to come.

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.

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

“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

“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:

Wear the Call. More than a shirt—it’s a daily reminder that we are called to follow.

Discipleship isn’t just taught, it’s lived. This shirt helps students carry that identity with them wherever they go.

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” Unpacking the text of Psalm 23, real students share their life experiences viewed through the words and principles of Psalm 23. While we know Scripture guides our lives, so many times it’s hard to take His Word off the page, and live it out day by day. Hear students share how Psalm 23 becomes real in the everyday moments of life.

Length: 4:09 | Format: 1920 x 1080 MP4

The world can be tempting. God has given us a path to walk in this world with clear outlines of what’s right and wrong. Sometimes we can be tempted to veer from the path to chase what the world offers. When we stray from the path the the Father has outlined for us, we face fear, loss, and danger. But the Father is always searching, inviting us to find our way home, safe in the arms of our Father. 

Length: 5:17 | Format: 1920 x 1080 MP4

Second edition of "KING OF THE QUIZ". This game tests your students knowledge of their royal rulers knowledge. Each question shows a well-known animated King, Emperor, or other Royalty. Students race to be the first to name the fictional character shown. The winner of this fast paced game can confidently declare themselves the KING OF THE QUIZ!

Batter up! Total Survival – MLB Edition is the ultimate baseball showdown where your only tools are your gut, your game sense, and your ability to guess higher or lower. From insane home run totals to unbelievable strikeout stats, you’ll see one number at a time and have to decide if the next one is higher or lower. Guess wrong and you’re out. Guess right and survive to play another round. It’s fast, fun, and full of surprises—just like baseball itself!

How to Play:
Display an MLB-themed question on the screen with a number as the answer. For the next round, show a new question—but only the question, not the answer. Students must guess if the correct answer to the new question is higher or lowerthan the previous number. Students who think it’s higher move to the left side of the room; those who think it’s lower move to the right. After everyone chooses, reveal the correct number. Anyone who guessed wrong is out. Keep going until one student is left standing—or see who can survive the longest!

God’s Knowledge, one of the studies in the Activate line of the Bible study curriculum, will help your students rest in the truth that God is in control, that He sets things right, and that we are truly and forever known.

God’s Love, one of the studies in the Activate line of Bible study curriculum, will help your students understand how much they are loved and valued by God, and how this powerfully impacts how they see their value and purpose.

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

How do you live a life of hope when your physical health is failing? Jeremy’s story is a journey of trusting God through severe illness - even when your condition is at its darkest. Hear Jeremy, his wife, and his teenage daughters reflect on having hope through trial - leaning on God as their only source of strength. 

Length: 7:41 | 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

Anxiety, depression, and stress are part of the reality that today’s teens are facing, and many parents aren’t sure how to step in. Nearly one in five teens reports struggling with persistent depression. This card highlights common warning signs, ways to respond, and questions to help process and talk about mental health at home.  

Purchase Note:

• Quantity 1 = 25 cards
• Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5 or more. Contact our team at customercare@ym360.com for more information.

Teenagers are making decisions that not only impact their everyday lives but also their future, and they need God’s wisdom to guide them. From friendships to integrity, from courage to priorities, the choices aren’t always easy. This card highlights timeless truths from Scripture and offers parents a way to help their teen build character, make wise choices, and grow in their walk with Christ.

Purchase Note:

• Quantity 1 = 25 cards
• Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5 or more. Contact our team at customercare@ym360.com for more information.

One of the most important things a parent can do for their teenager is to pray for them. But many parents struggle to know how or what to pray. This card provides Scripture-based prayers to cover their child with. It also invites parents to share with their teen the ways they are praying for them, reminding them that they are loved and not alone.   

Purchase Note:

• Quantity 1 = 25 cards
• Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5 or more. Contact our team at customercare@ym360.com for more information.

The teenage years can feel like a tug-of-war at times. Tension, arguments, and misunderstandings can leave parents wondering if they’re losing relationships or influence with their teen. This card outlines practical and biblical steps that help parents keep a strong connection with their teen. 

Purchase Note:

• Quantity 1 = 25 cards
• Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5 or more. Contact our team at customercare@ym360.com for more information.

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