building relationships with teenagers – Helping Youth Workers Build Successful Youth Ministries

Date:September 15, 2020Posted By:Paul TurnerCategory:Discipleship, programming

Conversations That Turn Youth Group Guests Into Members

Who doesn’t want to add people to their youth ministry? Who doesn’t want to add more people to kingdom of heaven? No youth pastor worth their salt, that’s who. When does this process begin? It begins with the first smile, the first welcome, the first high five and, I would add, the first meal. Follow…

Date:September 3, 2010Posted By:Paul TurnerCategory:Communication, Culture Thoughts

Oh No You Didn’t! Staying Out Of Trouble With Your Teens

Teenagers can be about as stable as Homer Simpson running a nuclear reactor. The little red light could go off at any time accompanied by wailing sirens. Here a a few tips for staying out of trouble with your teens. 1. Keep your promises Promises are important to teens. They are even more important if…