Youth Ministry Resources

 

I have used information and materials from many of these sites over the years.  Remember that many of these sites come from persons that may have beliefs differing slightly (or not so slightly) from that of our Church’s teachings.  When using materials from any outside source it is important that we use discernment and make sure we are teaching our youth in such a way that is in step with our Church’s doctrinal teachings.

 

The Source for Youth Ministry

http://www.thesource4ym.com/

-          sign-up for Jonathan’s free Ezine (upper right corner)

-          see articles and training tools (like the “slang dictionary”)

-          see other free resources and ideas

-          sign up for the Source podcast

 

Youth Ministry dot Com

http://www.youthministry.com

-          articles by many experienced Youth Leaders / Ministers

-          some free lessons & game ideas

-          lots of resources for purchase at this site

 

Simply Youth Ministry

http://www.simplyyouthministry.com

-          This site is affiliated with youthministry.com

-          At the bottom of this page click on “Newsletter” for their newsletter (primarily from Doug Fields).

 

Youth Specialties

http://www.youthspecialties.com/

-          Articles & Resources

 

Youth Ministry Exchange

http://www.ymexchange.com/

-          Affiliated with Youth Specialties; you can sign up for their newsletter and participate in their forums

 

Youth Pastor dot Com

http://www.youthpastor.com/

-          Lots of free resources, games, articles, lessons, news …

-          Click on the Facebook link to connect with them on Facebook.

 

Youth Worker dot Com

http://www.youthworker.com

-          Lessons, resource ideas, forums and more…

-          You can also sign-up for their Youth Ministry Newsletter (right-side of page)

 

Home Word (encouraging parents, building families)

http://www.homeword.com/

-          Sign up for the parent newsletter on the left side of the page (advise for parents of teens)

-          Articles, tips, podcasts, daily devotionals, and more…

 

And a few more:

http://bradzockoll.tripod.com/youthworker/

http://www.pastor2youth.com

http://www.egadideas.com/

 

I cannot promise that all the links work, but here is an older page of Youth Ministry resources:

CLICK HERE