ONY VILLAFANE, based in the heart of Lancaster County, PA, I’m serious about Jesus, and I try not to take myself too seriously. Whether I’m preaching to students, coaching leaders, or trying (and failing) to keep up with Gen Z/Alpha culture
PAUL TURNER has been in Youth Ministry for over 35 years and has been a camp and retreat speaker for over 20 years. He coaches and trains youth pastors through his YouTube channel, books, and resources. Paul is also the host of the Youth Ministry in Motion Podcast
Why Your Youth Ministry Might Need a Mascot (Yes, Seriously) This might sound strange at first. You may even dismiss the idea right away. But stay with me for a minute. Before you go too far, don’t picture a youth leader wearing a giant animal costume. That’s not the kind of mascot I’m talking about […]
DAVID YIRDAW is passionate about meeting people in their everyday places and connecting them to God’s transformative work and power in their live
YOUTH MINISTRY SACRED COWS! WE ALL HAVE THEM AT OUR CHURCH AND MINISTRY. WE FEED THEM, RAISE THEM, AND KEEP THEM AROUND. MAYBE IT IS TIME TO PUT THESE TEN “OUT TO PASTURE”!? 10. We still feed kids junk food, even though we know it’s terrible for them—Our body is the “Temple of the Holy […]
10. Because you were at youth group, you got home and into your pajamas much later than usual. 9. You did extra brainwork trying to translate the new slang being thrown at you. 8. Staying on top of all the TikTok trends keeps you up way too late at night. 7. Your body needs extra […]
YOUTH PASTOR (LEADER) IN THE BIBLE! HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT IT? ARE THERE YOUTH PASTORS/LEADERS IN THE BIBLE? Is the whole idea of adult leaders/pastors spending intentional time with teenagers… yes, even middle school-age kids something new? Nope, not at all! Ministry to young people is not a modern concept. It has been happening […]
10. I started coming because of your excellent branding, logo, and super cool ministry name. 9. We all really feel like you should dress more like someone our age and not like your age, so you can be more relevant. 8. Tonight was way too much fun. 7. Please stop sending me personal handwritten encouragement notes. […]
Rob Quinn, Certified Lead Ministry Coach. I am passionate about helping students develop a deep, lasting relationship with Jesus. With experience serving across many areas of ministry, Rob is known for his gifts in team building, developing young leaders, and creating ministry environments where every kid and student feels known, valued, and loved. Rob has […]
Prayer is an important part of youth ministry. We need to teach students to pray, often; however when we ask for prayer requests, we might get some interesting requests… especially from our middle schoolers! Here are just a few of the REAL middle school ones I have heard over the years. 10. My lizard […]
