Youth Ministry
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2025
The Best Resources for Discipling Students
A group of youth pastors asked Rob Conti this question at a previous youth ministry conference at Snowbird, here’s what he had to say: What are the best resources for …
2025
When is the Right Time to Leave a Church as a Youth Pastor?
How do I know when it’s time to leave a church? It’s a good question to consider. Too often, we ask the Lord this question before we’re ready to listen …
2025
Balancing Family and Ministry
Every youth pastor we’ve ever met has had to figure out a faithful approach to balancing family and ministry. You and I both know it’s not a simple question, and …
2025
Social Media and Youth Ministry: What Role Should it Have?
Depending on who you ask, social media and youth ministry might seem like savory peanut and jelly sandwich. Or, they mix like oil and water — and make you want to …
2024
Dealing With Depression in Ministry
How do you deal with anxiety and depression in ministry? Too many youth pastors, pastors, and church leaders are being overwhelmed by depression every day—and losing their effectiveness (and joy) …
2024
Wisdom and Tips For First-Time Youth Pastors
Steve Brooks is a long-time SWO partner, and has been faithfully serving in youth ministry since the mid-1990s — at the same church! We spoke with him at our student ministry …
2024
Equip Teens to Stay Faithful to Jesus (Forever)
How do you equip teens to stay faithful to Jesus in a culture that’s increasingly more hostile to Christianity? Great question, and I think it’s one that we’re thinking about …
2024
How to Cast the Vision of Student Ministry To Your Church
How can student pastors get the church to buy into the vision of the student ministry? If we want our your ministries to grow in a healthy direction, where students …
2024
How to Equip Parents to Disciple their Teens
Student pastor, if you want to be an effective shepherd, then you’re going to need to understand how to equip parents to disciple their teens. We are fighting a culture …
2024
How to Partner With Other Youth Pastors and Churches
Why is it valuable to build partnerships with other student pastors and student ministries? This is a great question and one that I’m really passionate about. The simple truth is …