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Youth ministry, also commonly referred to as youth group, is an age-specific religious ministry. Faith groups or other religious organizations carry out youth ministry to involve and engage with young people who attend their places of worship, or who live in their community. Christian youth ministry usually encompasses one or more of the following:
As well as organizing events and activities, youth ministry will usually include some form of religious instruction and pastoral oversight of young people.
In Protestant churches, the term "ministry" often implies the service of an ordained minister or pastor. In youth ministry, however, this is not always the case — a youth ministry leader may be an ordained member of the clergy, an employed lay person, or a volunteer. Titles applied to youth ministry leaders vary widely as well, even within denominations, using terms such as "Youth Minister", "Youth Pastor", or simply "Youth Worker".
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How to Develop a Healthy Culture in Your Youth Ministry - Jabin Chavez
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How To Build A Strong Youth Ministry - Andy Gabruch
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Voddie Baucham - Danger of a Youth Ministry Sub-Culture
Ideas for Refreshing Your Youth Ministry: YS Idea Lab with Virginia Ward
Save Me - 2015 Freedom Conference (Go Hard for Christ Youth Ministry)