© 2017 USMB Youth. All rights reserved.
The Myth of the “Perfect Youth Leader”
Monday, 12 October 2026
Somewhere along the way, I think we created a mythical creature in the church called the Perfect Youth Leader. You know the one. They are always spiritually healthy, endlessly energetic, ridiculously creative, great at preaching, amazing with parents, loved by every student, organized enough to answer emails within five minutes, never go over budget…lol, never
- Published in Ideas, Leadership, usmb nextgen, Youth Worker Life
Showing Up Isn’t the Same as Belonging
Sunday, 20 September 2026
We spend a lot of time in youth ministry trying to get students to show up. We plan events. We create great environments. We buy pizza. We play ridiculous games. We build programs that we hope teenagers will actually want to attend. And when a room is full of students, it’s easy to look around
- Published in Adult Volunteers, Ideas, Leadership, Resources, Small Group, Training, usmb nextgen
Help Us Build the Leadership Pipeline Resource Library
Thursday, 28 May 2026
There is no shortage of ministry content online today. Podcasts, YouTube videos, blogs, social media posts, PDFs, trainings, and there is information everywhere. But for many churches and interns, the real challenge is not finding information… it’s finding the right information with wisdom, discernment, and practical application. That’s why the Leadership Pipeline is excited to
- Published in Ideas, Leadership, Leadership Pipeline, Training, USMB, usmb nextgen
Free Youth Ministry Training
Saturday, 17 January 2026
Where you’re at in youth ministry right now — both the challenges you’re facing and the areas where you feel confident. What feels heavy or unclear? Where do you wish you had more training, support, or perspective? At the same time, what’s going well? What strengths or skills do you feel are already in your
- Published in Adult Volunteers, Leadership, Leadership Pipeline, Resources, usmb nextgen