How to Plan an Open House for Families in Your Youth Ministry

Do you ever wonder how teenagers end up at your ministry? We’re not talking about what draws them in or who invited them, but how did they actually get there?...

How to Have Strategic One-on-One Conversations with Your Ministry Volunteers

What’s one of the best ways to show someone you care about them? You spend time with them. When we choose to spend time with our volunteers, we’re showing them...

How to Create Effective Church Event Registrations

So you’ve got a solid event idea and are ready to put it in the books. How do you start the planning process? How do you get as many people...

Sneak Peek: The 13 New Series Themes in Grow Students Volume 7

Take a look around you. What do you see? What sounds do you hear? How does the space feel to you? Your environment helps inform and store all of the...

4 Fresh New Teen Discipleship Activities from Grow Students Volume 7

When it comes to helping teenagers grow in their faith, we believe there are four spiritual habits to target. These habits are the decisions, behaviors, and rhythms that help us...

4 Important Conversations to Have With Parents This Year

Have you ever had a parent say “Can we talk sometime?” These words alone can send a chill down your spine, but they don’t have to. Part of why these...

How to Plan Meetings Parents Will Actually Attend

No one wants to sit through a meeting that could have been an email — especially the parents in your ministry. Too many parent meetings happen because they’re full of...

Elevate Church Events: 5 Fun Outdoor Games for Youth Ministry

If you’re like most youth ministry leaders, you’re always looking for new ways to keep teenagers entertained. That’s a pretty important part of your role. Not only are you responsible...

5 Questions to Ask After Every Ministry Event

Congratulations! You’ve just pulled off another successful event! You’ve taken out the trash, locked up the building, and now you’re starting to wonder…what would I do next time? Taking the...

6 Things To Do When Your Youth Ministry Attendance Declines

Okay, youth pastors. Picture this. It’s 15 minutes before your weekly program begins, and you’ve got everything planned. Your message is going to be awesome. You’ve got your best worship...