Youth Ministry

Many spend their lives on trivial diversions, seeking earthly comfort and pleasure above all else. But Jesus said, "Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it," calling us into the eternal purpose and God-exalting life for which we were made.

Harmful habits, negative thinking, and irrational feelings can all lead to sinful behavior and keep you in bondage. But you can break free. In this revised and updated edition, Neil Anderson offers a holistic approach to spiritual warfare that is rooted in the word of God....

The astonishing true story of Wilkerson's outreach to New York teens trapped by drugs and gangs....

Sticky Faith delivers positive and practical ideas to nurture within your kids a living, loving faith that lasts a lifetime. This easy-to-listen guide presents both a powerful strategy to show parents how to actively encourage their children’s spiritual growth....

Sean McDowell aims to encourage and inspire a generation of rebels who will dare to stand up to the madness in a just and loving manner. A Rebel's Manifesto offers clear guidance to help people navigate the many moral issues that plague this generation....

Transform the competitive sports field into a discipleship opportunity as you help your young athlete become not just a better player but a devoted follower of God.

Today we are told to be true to ourselves, look within for answers, and follow our hearts. But when we put our own happiness first, we experience record-breaking levels of aimlessness, loneliness, depression, and anxiety....

Sonja Stewart and Jerome Berryman have taken the needs of children into account and devised an exciting method for introducing three- to seven-year-olds to the wonder of worship....

There is simply no value put on words. Words, however, are the reason that one person lives a life of abundance while another person lives a life of lack....

With emerging generations in his sights, Mark Batterson delivers a fresh and eye-opening journey of self-discovery, drawing on theology, psychology, and neurology....

Michael McGarry explores the foundation of youth ministry in the Old and New Testaments and brings that together with Church history in a compelling way.

Catholic musician and speaker Emily Wilson Hussem offers 20 bits of advice that will equip you to tackle your deepest concerns about relationships, self-esteem, and dating while strengthening your faith at the same time....

Edited by Cameron Cole and Charlotte Getz of Rooted Ministry, The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School, will help you discover the love, freedom, affection, and acceptance we all so desperately long for―in Jesus.

In He’s Inviting Us In, author Ronda Paulson explores the idea of saying yes to whatever God may be asking you to do. Living a life of obedience, open to his call, and no longer paralyzed by fear....

Alongside offers practical application and biblical truths to highlight the complexities of relational youth ministry, address the needs real teenagers encounter in their daily lives, and engage their hearts rather than just their behavior....

A practical, compassionate look into what we know and what we don’t know about homosexuality and sexual identity to assist youth ministry staff as they provide care and counsel to today’s youth....

Whether you’re struggling to make anything work in your youth ministry or finding that most things are clicking along, this book will help you develop a practical theology....

Youth ministry is an essential part of most evangelical churches. And yet, there is a surprising lack of resources written specifically for youth workers focused on viewing all aspects of youth ministry through a gospel-focused lens....

In a world consumed with quick-fixes, superficial romances, and "hookup" relationships, maybe you're asking: What's the benefit to actually waiting for God's best....

Is a sustainable youth ministry possible, even after a youth pastor leaves? Youth ministry expert Mark DeVries knows the answer is yes, because he helps build sustainable youth ministries through his coaching service called Youth Ministry Architects....

Faith Beyond Youth Group identifies the reasons youth ministry often flops both short-term and long-term, and offers five ways adult youth leaders can cultivate character for a lifetime of growing closer to Jesus rather than drifting away....

Are the teens in your life chasing God's purpose—or the world's approval? Today’s teens face overwhelming pressure to fit in, measure up, and be liked.

This book explores the three essential elements of real community and helps listeners put into practice the 15 principles that undergird those essentials....

JJ Vasquez explains how church leaders, parents, and pastors can move past just "telling" the next generation about Christ, and start "introducing" them to Him....

Cutting. It’s become a buzzword lately, but very few books address it from the perspective of a youth worker or concerned friend....