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Christmas Ideas for Church: 30 Free Resources for Every Ministry

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 10:43 AM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Christmas planning lands on every ministry at once. The children's director needs a program, the youth pastor needs a party, small group leaders need a plan for December, and the pastor needs a sermon series. This page collects 30 free ChurchLeaders resources for all of it, sorted by ministry area so each leader can go [...]

8 Hall-of-Fame Youth Ministry Thanksgiving Activities

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 3:24 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Looking for some fun Thanksgiving activities for your student gatherings? Here are eight ideas you can adapt for your youth ministry!

Taking Back the Holidays

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 12:07 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
I never realized I could so easily lose sight of Christ during the holidays, a time of year when I talked about him so much.

Leaning Into the Grind

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 3:41 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Youth ministry is fun. I love what I do, even when it's hard. But some seasons are harder than others, and fall often feels like a grind.

The Question Box

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 3:43 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Use a question box in your youth ministry as a means for teens to ask their questions-in a safe, anonymous way.

Is Sex Before Marriage a Sin? The Answer and the Way Back

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Friday, September 25, 2026 @ 12:03 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Is sex before marriage a sin? Every youth worker hears a version of that question. When kids sin by having premarital sex, they need hope and forgiveness.

Battling the Fall Doldrums (Part 2)

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Monday, August 24, 2026 @ 3:44 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Overcoming the fall doldrums will give you a new pattern and rhythm to your ministry and will encourage your students.

Battling the Fall Doldrums (Part 1)

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Monday, August 24, 2026 @ 3:31 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
The fall doldrums refer to the short season after the end of summer and back-to-school season and before the Christmas holiday ramp-up.

6 Back-to-School Conversation Starters

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 2:36 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Try these back-to-school conversation starters to invite youth into more substantial discussions. Don't be afraid to go deeper!

Getting Ready for the School Year

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 2:02 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
As you're getting ready for the school year, have you thought about how the changes will impact your family?

10 Signs You Belong to a Healthy Church

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 @ 11:34 AM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
When you plug into a church that is getting it done, it's a true blessing.

Summer Ministry's C+ Temptation

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 4:04 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Maybe your summer youth ministry already crushes. If so, keep the momentum! If not, change things up, and don't cave into the C+ temptation.

Summer Is a Liar

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 3:42 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Summer is a serial liar. Summer is NOT a slower time for youth ministry, and it's NOT chock-full of margin as it might claim.

When Sports Come Before Church: 3 Tips for Christian Families

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Saturday, June 6, 2026 @ 4:50 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
How do you react when sports come before church for teens and parents? Read on for one insider's thoughts on this challenging subject.

Solving Your Top 5 Mission Trip Problems

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 2:35 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
We want to attack mission trip problems in creative ways to streamline our trips and tear down barriers that keep us from our ministry focus.