Train Them Up: Youth Ministry

How do we train up the next generation in the church?

That question is bigger than youth group, Wednesday night activities, or keeping teenagers entertained with snacks and Nerf battles. Though, apparently, the Nerf battles survive. Youth ministry should not replace parents, and it should not disconnect students from the life of the church. It should help students know Christ, love Scripture, worship with God’s people, and grow into faithful Christian adulthood.

In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, I’m joined by Max Deitz and Daniel the Intern as we wrap up the “Train Them Up” series. We talk about youth ministry, parents as the primary disciplers of their children, helping students own their faith, and preparing young people for life beyond high school. We also discuss Rebecca McLaughlin’s book, 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity, and why students need biblical answers to real questions before the world starts handing them bad answers with impressive confidence.

Training the next generation is not optional. The world is already doing it. Subscribe and listen to this episode wherever you get podcasts, watch on our YouTube channel, or listen here:

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