Are you starting out in youth ministry? Maybe you’re just a volunteer and have no idea where all these other youth workers get ideas. I would love to tell you we all are just that creative but the honest answer is we “steal ideas” from each other all the time. Stealing might be too harsh, but I love it when another youth worker says, “How did you do that?” So here is a list of websites I highly recommend you should know if you work with teenagers. Some offer free resources or blog posts, some are subscription-based, and some offer everything for a very cheap price. Either way I know this list will help…
Just click the titles below:
- Youth Specialties (the “OG” of youth ministry sites)
A treasure trove of articles, resources, event information, and training materials tailored for youth ministry. Been doing it for decades.
- Download Youth Ministry (DYM)
THE #1 recommended website! Offers downloadable games, lesson plans, videos, and other creative content to make your youth meetings engaging and impactful.
- The Source for Youth Ministry
Packed with free resources, including games, skits, lessons, and articles that cater to the ever-evolving needs of youth workers.
- LeaderTreks Youth Ministry
It focuses on leadership development with tools, curriculum, mission trip guidance, and retreats to help you grow as a young leader.
- YouthMinistry.com
Provides insights, blogs, podcasts, and resources to help you stay current with trends and best practices in youth ministry.
- Fuller Youth Institute
Research-based resources and training are designed to equip youth workers to effectively minister to young people.
- Simply Youth Ministry
Offers curriculum, books, and media resources that are practical and easy to implement in your youth ministry program.
- Stuff You Can Use
A community-driven platform offering creative resources, podcasts, and blog posts to inspire and equip youth workers.
- Youth Ministry 360 (YM360)
A comprehensive site featuring a Bible study curriculum, devotionals, leadership training, and event planning tools.
- Christianity Today Youth
Articles, interviews, and resources from a trusted name in Christian media specifically focused on youth and family ministry.
