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Teens With Special Needs: Minister Effectively & Make a Difference

Youth Ministrycom - October 6, 2023

Teens who have special needs often are overlooked in churches. Use these tips to effectively minister to young people with disabilities.

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Youth Group Announcements Must End: Find Out Why

Aaron Helman - October 4, 2023

Youth group announcements are a thing of the past for me. Discover why...and learn what we do instead for youth ministry publicity.

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7 Simple Prayer Ideas for Daily Prayer

Alvin Reid - October 4, 2023

Learn the seven prayer ideas you see practiced consistently in Scripture when it comes to developing health in your prayer life.

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Youth Leaders Need These 10 Traits for Ministry Success

Jeremy Zach - October 2, 2023

Youth leaders have a challenging role, but these 10 tips can help you be effective and feel rewarded in ministry.

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Growing Faith: 7 Simple Steps to Build Teens Up in Christ

Greg Stier - September 26, 2023

Growing faith is at the core of youth ministry. Begin with these simple steps for faith development.

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Youth Conferences: 9 Christian Events to Recharge Faith & Ministry

Stephanie Martin - September 25, 2023

Youth conferences and events for Christian youth ministers, whether in-person or online, are mountaintop experiences.

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Teen Volunteers Can Help Your Children’s Ministry Thrive

ChildrensMinistry.com - September 22, 2023

Teen volunteers can be a fantastic solution when you're short on children's ministry helpers. Use these guidelines to help teenagers thrive.

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Consequences of Disobedience in the Bible: 6 Results of Ignoring God

CGP Kids - September 20, 2023

Consequences of disobedience in the Bible is an important topic. When we disobey the Lord, we can expect these six results.

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Christian Youth Group Names: 43 Ideas for a Vibrant Teen Ministry

Stephanie Martin - September 18, 2023

Christian youth group names add meaning to your church's gathering of teens. Check out this list of 43 creative names!

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Life Skills for Teens: Are Your Kids Well Equipped for Adulthood?

- September 15, 2023

Life skills for teens are essential as kids head out into the real world. Are the members of your youth group ready for adulthood?

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Youth Group Event Ideas: 8 Ways Smaller Churches Can Attract Kids

Stephanie Martin - September 14, 2023

Youth group event ideas are always in high demand. Try these 8 great suggestions with teens.

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Teambuilding Games for Youth: 10 Top Activities for Teen Bonding

Joel from YouthGroupGames - September 13, 2023

Teambuilding games for youth help teens learn to work together. With these 10 fun activities, kids also get to know each other better.

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Powerful Youth Devotions on Faith: 16 Resources for Teens

Stephanie Martin - September 12, 2023

Powerful youth devotions on faith address teens' questions about God. So use these 16 faith-boosting resources with kids.

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Capture the Flag: Play This Fun, Active Team Game With Teens

Joel from YouthGroupGames - September 8, 2023

Capture the Flag is one of the most popular youth group games ever. Check out these 7 gameplay variations!

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Bible Is Banned Here: Check Out This Long List of Countries

Steven J. Schmidt - September 6, 2023

The Bible is banned in many countries. Are your teens aware of that long list? Do your youth group members realize it’s a privilege to freely own and carry a copy of God’s Word?

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Narcissistic Teens: Combatting the Rise of Self-Focused Kids

Jeremy Zach - September 1, 2023

Narcissistic teens are becoming more common, according to research. Find out how youth workers can combat this trend of self-focused kids.

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Riddles for Teens: Fun Brainteasers That Will Spark Kids’ Thinking

Stephanie Martin - August 30, 2023

Use riddles for teens as youth ministry icebreakers, during games, and to introduce Bible studies and lessons. Kids will enjoy these fun brain teasers!

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Prayer and Birthday Blessings for Teens in Your Youth Ministry

Building Faith - August 28, 2023

Prayer and blessings are the best birthday gifts you can give to teens. After all, birthdays are gifts from God, the giver of life.

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Share Your Faith: 7 Steps for Equipping Teens for Evangelism

Andy Blanks - August 24, 2023

Do your teens know how to share their faith? And do they actually do so? Discover 7 insights about student evangelism.

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Evangelism: 3 Lies About Students Spreading the Gospel

Greg Stier - August 22, 2023

Student evangelism is one of the most exciting parts of youth ministry. When teenagers put their faith in Christ for the first time, they are excited and refreshed by God's Spirit.

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