Legacy Youth Ministry Resources
Thousands of articles, sermon illustrations, Bible studies and more, all aimed at equipping youth pastors and parents to connect with young people today.
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Programming Values
While many people assume that Student Impact at Willow Creek draws over 1000 students into their ministry primarily through a spectacular program that few other churches could pull off, Bo Boshers insists that their success is due more to their programming values. Any size ministry can use them.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=150&art_id=42
Community: Building it in Youth Groups in Various Cultures
What works to build community in one group won't necessarily work in another. Dave Livermore shows us some models that are working in various cultures.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=65
Friendliness: In Search of Friendly Youth Groups
I sent a weird-looking student into a youth group that was reportedly big on friendliness to see what would happen. The result gives us insight into building friendliness in our own groups.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=129
Friendliness: Evaluating How You Welcome Newcomers
An object lesson to shock your students out of their clicks and snootiness.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=103
Outcasts: Reaching "the least of these"
Root out bullying and put downs and make your group a haven for "the least of these."
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=96
Building Community in Youth Groups
Dissension and cliques threaten to divide many youth groups. What are the causes? What are the remedies? Mark Tittley responds. Jesus prayed, "May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me...." (Jn. 17:23)
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140&art_id=29
Youth: In Search of Friendly Youth Groups
Building friendliness and acceptance in youth groups is no peripheral issue. It's at the heart of what we're doing. In this introductory article, you'll find out the importance of building these qualities into your youth group and some resources to help you along the way.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=140
Websites: Basic Tips to Build Your Ministry Site
Basic tips to building a site.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=100&art_id=93
Computers: Making Them Powerful Allies for Ministry
Practical tips on using your computer to enhance your ministry.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=100&art_id=92
Websites: Six Sizzling Ideas for a Youth Ministry Site
Ideas on building a site from Reach Out's Webmaster.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=100&art_id=119