A small youth ministry has the flexibility and qualities to be nimble and relational, two qualities that will serve teenagers better than a big budget. This res

Youth ministry expert Jeanne Mayo grew her youth group from 30 kids to over 1000. Here Mayo shares practical principles for growing ministry through a friendshi

You have less resources - but you know every student's name. Attendance drops when one family takes a vacation - but you have flexibility. Celebrate the wonderf

You're looking for a youth pastor. Again. What goes wrong? Why do youth ministries crumble? And what is the cost to students, parents, volunteers and church sta

Nearly every church is trying to help their congregants build relationships with others, grow as disciples, and/or engage in meaningful service through small gr