2025 Youth Pastor Compensation Report

(this was taken from DownloadYouthMinsitry.com, even though it’s free, we want to give them credit) The 2025 Youth Pastor Compensation Report is where we surveyed 1,098 youth pastors, asking them questions about: Their current compensation Their level of education Which curriculum they use (if any) How long they’ve been in ministry How long they’ve been

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Navigating Instagram’s Teen Accounts: A Guide for Parents and Youth Workers

(USMB NextGen is NOT affiliated with Meta or Instagram in any way.  This is just a helpful article for anyone who works with teenagers).   This post is not about the access social media should have with teens; that is a decision for each family and church, but this is more about what it is, the

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10 Terrible Tips for Recruiting Adult Volunteers for Youth Ministries

Recruiting adult volunteers for youth ministry can be a daunting task. It requires careful planning, lots of encouragement, and a welcoming attitude to build a strong team.  There are so many lists of good ideas. What if you hear some of the worst ones?  If you want to struggle in ministry alone, limit your impact,

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Effective Tips For Short-Term Mission Trips (Tips 6-10 | Before The Trip)

(This is part 2 of a series about mission trips; if you are looking for tips before the trip, CLICK HERE) Embarking on short-term mission trips can be a transformative experience for the communities you aim to serve and for your own spiritual and personal growth. These journeys, often filled with moments of challenge, learning,

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