Youth Ministry Leader Resources

OverviewBy Group Publishing Teens face difficult, painful stuff in life--and they shouldn't struggle alone. But what do you say? How do you

OverviewBy Rick Lawrence If you're a volunteer in youth ministry, you've likely wondered: "How did I get here?" No matter how you'd normally

OverviewBy Rick Lawrence There's a surging hunger among teenagers for Jesus. New research shows that they want a clearer understanding of wh

OverviewBy Mark DeVries and Jeff Dunn-Rankin Today's youth ministry volunteers are clamoring for training, yet many of them won't show up fo

OverviewBy Jake and Melissa Kircher Ministry is such a rewarding experience, but why does it create so much strain on marriages? Jake

OverviewBy Brian Berry Is criticism inevitable in life? Maybe you've asked that question because you're tired of the

OverviewBy Toby Rowe You're excited about the chance to work alongside teenagers on a mission trip. You're energized to see how God challeng

OverviewBy Doug Franklin Every time you walk out of your senior pastor's office, you leave with a sense of bewilderment and confusion. "Did

OverviewBy Tony Myles with Doug Franklin Take a look around at the brokenness in this world and its spiritual poverty. Jesus wants to change

OverviewBy Mark Oestreicher with Kami Gilmour Parents are the biggest influence on the lives of teenagers—a fact that research has proved ag

OverviewBy Shawn Harrison When it comes to ministering to gays and lesbians, far too many churches have chosen silence over service, or a re

OverviewThis stuff works. That's because the ideas in this book--hundreds of them—come from people like you: people in the thick of youth mi

OverviewFew teenagers think of slavery as a modern-day issue. It's something they read about in history books-a painful, troubling chapter from the

OverviewAccording to Doug Fields, the number one question people ask him is "How do I start an effective small group program?"; This resource is hi

OverviewBy Doug Fields Six Reproducible Student Leader Audio Trainings (15 Minutes Each) Helping develop spiritually mature, minis

OverviewBy Doug Fields Leaders are, by their nature, often busy and don't have a lot of time. Because of this, Doug Fields records training

OverviewBy Jonathan McKee and Thomas W. McKee The world of volunteers has changed. But have you changed, too? Across the country, vol

OverviewBy Jonathan McKee and Thomas W. McKee The world of volunteers has changed. But have you changed, too? It might be time to rethink yo

OverviewBy Thom and Joani Schultz and Group's Amazing Team of Creators Now you can do more than just teach—you can reach. Like the bo

OverviewReward your volunteers and staff with these fun and easy-to-use certificates of appreciation. With 13 different certificates to choose from

OverviewTeenagers Teaching Children provides a meaningful way to help your teenagers communicate the gospel message to the next generation

OverviewHearing From Jesus Every Day With the ALL-NEW 2026 Jesus-Centered Planner, you’ll hear from Jesus each wee

OverviewHelp people identify their gifts so they can serve with purpose and passion! "God has given each of you a gift from his great variet

OverviewBy Steven Tighe and Syler Thomas Real ministry happens when volunteers/small-group youth leaders are equipped and empowered to rea

OverviewBy Joshua Griffin with Doug Fields When you use the right youth ministry leadership training, your small group undergoes a transform

OverviewBy Group Publishing Teens face difficult, painful stuff in life—and they shouldn't struggle alone. But what do you say? How do you h

OverviewBy Jeanne Mayo If a youth group fails the "friendliness test," teenagers won't come back. Yet building a friendship culture is easi