Planning a summer mission trip for your student ministry involves more than choosing a destination — it’s about selecting an experience that is safe, spiritually formative, logistically manageable, and meaningful for both your students and the community you serve. This list (*in no order) highlights ten trusted organizations that specialize in SHORT-TERM (5–10 DAY), U.S.–BASED […]
DAVID HARDIE is a big, bearded, full-time youth speaker who travels the world inspiring teenagers and adults to “Tell a Bigger Story” while creating some pretty awesome T-shirt designs (which he draws by hand) that he sells at large events
Most volunteers want to help—they just don’t always feel confident teaching. Your role is to equip, encourage, and support them so they can succeed.
Top 10 list of college youth ministry programs/majors in the United States (Alphabetically) based on reputation, curriculum strength, practical experience opportunities, professors, and career preparation (employment/placement), based on combining national rankings, popular programs, internships, and reviews.
ANDREW LAIRD has been in youth ministry since 2016. Since then, his passion has been to equip students, volunteers, and parents to live out Jesus’s method of relational discipleship, share the gospel, find evangelistic avenues in their school and community, and challenge them to hold on to their faith.
Leading With Purpose (Policies, Procedures, & Processes). In the heart of every truly thriving church, I have seen is a clear sense of mission—a compelling “why” that drives everything from Sunday sermons to midweek ministries. Unfortunately, I have also seen and worked for those without clarity around their mission. Understand also, even the most passionate […]
Topical teaching can be powerful when it’s rooted in Scripture and connected to real life. Done well, it helps students see how God’s Word speaks directly into everyday issues.
KYLE FOX is a husband and father of four and currently serves as the Discipleship Pastor at West Bridge Church in Danville, Indiana. He loves helping students walk closely with Jesus by going deep, tackling the real issues they face, and helping them see the real Jesus. HE also loves encouraging youth groups and the leaders who pour into them.
Verse-by-verse teaching helps students understand Scripture, not just hear about it. Done well, it builds confidence in the Bible and shows students how to read it for themselves.
Lessons from the Youth Pastor Shortage: Ten Things the National Youth Pastor Shortage SHOULD Be Teaching Us?
