LibGuides: Church Ministries: Youth Ministry

Available in the Library:

These books are just a few of the ones that you can find on Youth Ministry in our library:

Here are some websites with ideas for sermons, activities, and much more!

YouthWorker.com
As a companion to YouthWorker Magazine, this website has all sorts of ideas, lessons, games, amd much more.
National Youth Ministries
The AG's Youth Ministry's website to win, build, and send students for the cause of Jesus Christ.
YouthMinistry
The website of Group Magazine, this site has articles, resources, and more.
Youth Specialties
Fun ideas for youth ministry supported by educational theory and evangelical theology.
Icebreakers, Fun Games, Group Activities
This site is an online catalog of dozens of fun icebreaker and team builder activities. The activities are categorized by group size and activity type.
It's Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens
This e-book is for anyone who wants to understand young people's use of social media.
Life In Student Ministry: Conversations Among Youth Ministers
This website is run by a full time youth pastor who provides all free resources.
Youth Leader's Coach
This site created by Jeanne Mayo includes mentoring moments, youth service, creative ideas, and a bunch of freebies.

These organizations' websites will help you with your research on youth and ministry:

National Study of Youth and Religion
This project is designed to enhance our understanding of the religious lives of American youth from adolescence into young adulthood, using telephone survey and in-depth interview methods. Reports available online.
Institute For Youth Ministry
Here are some studies from Princeton Theological Seminary about youth ministry.
Fuller Youth Institute
Run by Fuller Theological Seminary, this organization translates research into resources for youth and family ministry.