Getting Kids to Church

Created on August 24th, 2011

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Attracting youth despite competing demands on time, etc.
Youth and Worship Ministry

Youth and Worship Ministry

By David Lindner & Kevin Kruse
We live in the fastest paced society in history (at least history we know about). And with that pace comes a huge benefit – we get to do some amazing things that… read more
The Art of Confirmation

The Art of Confirmation

By Sarah Arthur
Recently, I was invited to sit on a youth ministry panel entitled, “Will Today’s Youth Be Tomorrow’s Church?” The number of registrants to the conference… read more
Crazy Days of Summer

Crazy Days of Summer

By Ministry Matters
Youth programs vary drastically when it comes to summer involvement. For some youth groups, summer is a time for growth and renewal after a busy school year, for others it can be… read more
It's Not Something You Do

It's Not Something You Do

By Joseph Yoo
I recently got an email from an apologetic parent saying that their child no longer wants to do youth. I wasn’t offended, nor did I feel like it was a reflection on me as… read more
Tell 'Em I'm Busy

Tell 'Em I'm Busy

By Abingdon Youth
Produced by: John DeYoung   read more
Building Excitement for Summer Mission Work

Building Excitement for Summer Mission Work

By Todd Outcalt
Make no mistake about it: Helping youth get excited about summer mission work is, well, work. Young people have so much to choose from; athletic camps sponsored by famous… read more
Reaching the Hip-Hop Generation

Reaching the Hip-Hop Generation

By Emanuel Cleaver
It is no secret that young adults are noticeably missing in the pews of many Christian congregations around the country. Among this generation of missing in action churchgoers is… read more
Starting a Youth Choir (and Going on Tour!)

Starting a Youth Choir (and Going on Tour!)

By Chris Green
My very first church asked me to begin a youth choir. As youth director, I had the job of providing spiritual guidance to teenagers and give them experiences in sharing the… read more
4 Tips to Increase Youth Attendance

4 Tips to Increase Youth Attendance

By Abingdon Youth
We all know how hard it is to build--and keep--a critical mass of young people in your youth program. Activities compete for their time, enthusiasm waxes and wanes, and the rest… read more