Church Ministries: Youth Ministry
Use this guide to help with Church Ministries research.
Available in the Library
These books, plus many more, can all be found in the Reference section of our library. Search the Library Online Catalog to find additional resources.
Building a Youth Ministry That Builds Disciples: A Small Book About a Big Idea by Duffy Robbins
Call Number:
BV 4447 .R625 2011
The Youth Ministry Survival Guide: How to Thrive and Last for the Long Haul by Len Kageler
Call Number:
BV 4447 .K355 2008
A New Kind of Youth Ministry by Chris Folmsbee
Call Number:
BV 4447 .F66 2007
Sustainable Youth Ministry: Why Most Youth Ministry Doesn't Last and What Your Church Can Do About It by Mark DeVries
Call Number:
BV 4447 .D457 2008
Engaging the Soul of Youth Culture: Bridging Teen Worldviews and Christian Truth by Walt Mueller
Call Number:
BV 4531.3 .M84 2006
Online Youth Ministry Resources
Here are some websites with ideas for sermons, activities, and much more!
- As a companion to YouthWorker Magazine, this website has all sorts of ideas, lessons, games, amd much more.
- The AG’s Youth Ministry’s website to win, build, and send students for the cause of Jesus Christ.
- The website of Group Magazine, this site has articles, resources, and more.
- 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.- This site created by Jeanne Mayo includes mentoring moments, youth service, creative ideas, and a bunch of freebies.
Research Websites
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.- Here are some studies from Princeton Theological Seminary about youth ministry.
- Run by Fuller Theological Seminary, this organization translates research into resources for youth and family ministry.