Leadership, Lessons, Technology, Volunteers
Free TEXTING Resource for Youth Ministry

If you're like me, you are always on the lookout for some cool new gadget you can use in your youth ministry that will open the lines of communication between you, your staff, the youth group, and maybe even parents. We found a really cool, and really free texting resource...
Lessons
The Biggest Loser in Christian Youth Ministry

Did you watch the finale of The Biggest Loser? Who are the biggest losers in all of history? YOU ARE! If you're a Christian that is.
Building Relationships
youth-ministry-working-together

I love the idea of working youth and family ministry together in partnership with other churches. Plugging into the vast amount of resources and talent that is in God’s kingdom can benefit everyone and the entire community.
Lessons
youth-ministry-sign

Do your students and parent know what your teaching this week? How about next week?  How about next month?  Is your teaching a road trip with a secret destination?  Multi-year curriculum development in a way to create a map for the road of your teaching.  It is not as hard as it might sound.   Don't be on the road to nowhere any longer!
Activities, Lessons
The Hunger Games: 4 Week Series, Free for Your Youth Group

The one and only Paul Turner has put together an incredible 4-week series that turns the Hunger Games into a discipleship and evangelism tool for your youth group! I ran across this late last night and was blown away, especially by the fact that Paul is giving this series away for free.
Youth Culture
Santina: Mannequin

Music is always changing. It is like a shifting shadow, just like so many things in our world. But the message of Jesus Christ and the good news of the Gospel is always the same. He is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). Hallelujah! The content of my music does not ever have to change while beats and rhythms transform as the years go by.
Leadership
holy-spirit-youth-ministry

If we were aware of truly who the Holy Spirit was we would understand that life and ministry is not about us. It is not about our desires. It is not about our comfort zones. It is truly about bringing honor and glory to God. Youth Ministry can be utilized even greater if we put aside our selfish desires, seek God's face, and desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Imagine how many teenage souls we would see come to Christ if our students understood the power and impact they could have through the Holy Spirit!!! Ultimately, imagine how great and prosperous the body of Christ would be if we relied completely on the Holy Spirit!
Discipleship, Student Leadership
Newsboys - God's Not Dead tour

The Newsboys are being intentional about evangelism on their "God's Not Dead" tour for 2012. They have asked gifted evangelist and my boss, Bob Lenz, to partner with them by giving a clear Gospel message at each city they vist. In order to keep this from being a tour that simply passes through an area entertaining folks, I will be working with friend and colleague Kris Wood to network in each city on the tour.

Resources and Networking for Your Youth Ministry

Called to Youth Ministry is passionate about youth ministry.

We want to see youth pastors and Christian youth leaders fully equipped and wildly successful in their ministry to students.

You can find other Christian blogs here.