Social Media Ideas for Youth Ministers

Sharing in Service, Sharing in Life: Integrating Youth into Our Church Families

Inviting youth to serve in church ministries helps teenagers feel more connected to their church community—and more seen and known by others—in a time where loneliness and isolatio...

Rooted Resources For Summer Youth Ministry Trips and Camps

Whether you’re accompanying teenagers to camp for fun and spiritual growth or taking them to serve and learn from the local church in another part of the world, these weeks away ca...

“We believe in Young People”

Summer Ministry’s C+ Temptation

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.

YouthLead Conference scheduled for Sept. 19 at SBU

Designed to help youth ministers and key student leaders reach Generation Z, the 2026 YouthLead conference will be a day of training and fellowship on Southwest Baptist University'...

Confessions of a Midlife Youth Pastor

“I thought I’d be in a different place in my ministry…” “Am I still able to do this?” “Do I want to be in youth ministry forever?” If you’ve been in ministry for long, you’ve likel...

A Quick Self-Care Check for Stressed-Out Youth Pastors

There’s a moment in summer youth ministry when you realize you’re not as fine as you’ve been telling people. Maybe it happens after camp, when you get home with a suitcase full of...

A Refuge from Instability: Foster Care, the Gospel, and Youth Ministry

Foster care offers a great opportunity for the church and youth ministry to love without reservation, fully embodying the gospel of Jesus Christ. The post A Refuge from Instabilit...

Offer Presence and Support for Our Youth Activities

There are several simple, meaningful ways to support children, youth, and families at UUCC. Some of these are one-time opportunities, and some are ongoing ways to help keep our sha...

Summer Is Not a Break From Ministry

A few summers ago, I remember sitting across from a student at a fast-food restaurant with a tray of fries between us and absolutely no program plan in sight. No stage lights. No g...

Summer Is a Great Time to Develop Volunteers

Every summer, there’s a moment when the youth ministry calendar gets weird. Not empty. Never empty. Let’s not get ridiculous. But weird. The school year rhythm slows down. Small gr...

Multiplying Yourself as a Bi-Vocational Youth Pastor

Bi-vocational ministry isn’t for the weak. Bi-vocational student pastors often can feel overwhelmed, overworked, undervalued, and underpaid. How am I going to keep up with my churc...

Reimagining Summer Ministry

Students are out of school, the weather is warming up (or downright hot if you’re in the South), and vacations are underway—summer is here! This season presents a unique opportunit...

Mobilizing a Generation That's Not in School

As youth pastors, summers may be the busiest time of the year. We have camps, connection events, weekly ministry, and mission trips. Oh, and not to mention, our own family vacation...

Preparing for Summer Camp and Youth Service Trips (Webinar Replay)

One of the hallmarks of summer youth ministry in many churches is getting away with students. Whether you’re accompanying teenagers to camp for fun and spiritual growth or taking t...

Youth Ministers, Teach About Sin So the Gospel Shines Brighter

By teaching our students about sin, we will enable them to see the gospel shine ever more brightly against the backdrop of sin's darkness. The post Youth Ministers, Teach About Sin...

Latin American youth, young adults gather in Colombia for Evento de Jóvenes Episcopales

[Episcopal News Service — Rionegro, Colombia] “¡EJE veintiséis! ¡EJE veintiséis! ¡EJE veintiséis!” “EJE veintiséis,” Spanish for “EJE26,” are the words Episcopal youth from Latin A...

Youth ministry volunteers help repair homes in Huntington area

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — While most children spend their summer break at camp or on vacation, one group is spending their time giving back to communities in need. Over 200 volunt...

Former college head coach accepts role with Catholic Diocese of Youngstown

Tim McNeil has been appointed as the new Coordinator of Athletics for the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, and will oversee all athletic programs.

Mastering Your Summer

Pizza. Lock-Ins. Trampoline Parks. Camp. Pool Parties. Pizza. Dodgeball. Movie Nights. Video Games. Pizza. Church Vans. Chaperones. And more… These are some of the things that migh...

Open Heaven 12 June 2026 – Prayers For Youths

Former youth minister accused of sending nude photos of woman, soliciting photos from minor

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former youth minister was charged on Wednesday in Cole County with sex crimes. Robert Ferguson, 27, of Jefferson City, was charged with child enticement, non...

Former college head coach accepts role with Catholic Diocese of Youngstown

Tim McNeil has been appointed as the new Coordinator of Athletics for the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, and will oversee all athletic programs.

Rooted’s Top Ten of June 2026

Welcome to Rooted's Top Ten, a curated reading list for youth ministers. Each month we find ten articles, and sometimes videos or podcasts, from various sources that we believe wil...