Youth

Signs of Joy

According to Kregel, 3–4% of American teenagers are deaf or hard of hearing. “They are one of the most isolated groups of teenagers known.”

Unleash Your Youth Group

If you want to get serious about reaching your city for Christ, then you must get serious about reaching the young.

Teens Need Something They Can’t Find Online

The body of Christ is essential to spiritual growth. It is not incidental to healthy faith. It is necessary.

Willow Creek Holds Annual Community Play Featuring Special Needs Actors

“We don’t focus on what our special needs kids can’t do but rather what they can do."

Youth Ministry: It’s a Lot Like Chess

"Unfortunately, many youth pastors think youth ministry is more like checkers than chess."

3 Steps to a More Welcoming Youth Ministry

"Here are a few questions you should ask yourself about the 'welcome' feel of your youth ministry."

Church Connects Inner-City Youth With Role Models

Vision Church in North Carolina takes people in the inner city from enablement to empowerment.

Church Helps Bring Systemic Change for Disconnected Youth

ReCity, a ministry of The Summit Church, helps organizations collaborate to reach at-risk youth in the community.

California Church Embraces Homeless Ministry by Young Man With Autism

20-year-old man launches ministry that provides homeless people with bags of food, tissues and hand sanitizer.

Indiana Church Empowers Teen Girls to Make Wise Choices

Girls Nite In ministry gathers middle school, high school and college-aged girls every month for fun and discussion.

5 Spring Break Ideas for Youth Ministries

Five activities for each of the weekdays during spring break to keep your teens connected and active.