Resources 2020 - Reboot Youth Ministry

Resources for churches

We want to help you do youth ministry in a way that involves the whole church!

Check out these resources to help you in your work with young people. And check back from time to time, because we're always adding more.

From Our Blog

For Youth Serving as Ushers, Greeters, and Other Supporting Roles

by Mark W. Stamm

For Youth Distributing Communion to Fellow Congregants

by Mark W. Stamm

For Youth Leading Prayers for the Church (and Other Liturgical Acts)

by Mark W. Stamm

For Youth Reading Scripture in the Church

by Mark W. Stamm

For Youth Leading Worship for the Church

by Mark W. Stamm

Making Room for the Other (Part III)

by Chris Wilterdink

Making Room for the Other (Part II)

by Bart Patton

Making Room for the Other (Part I)

by Priscilla Pope Levison

Read more in our blog archive

Free Starter Guide

While we make plans for future Reboot cohorts, you are invited to join us now — by using our free Starter Guide. It will help you imagine, dream and plan a new way of doing youth ministry.

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Education and Training

The Perkins School of Youth Ministry is held each January in Dallas. For over 30 years, it has been a great place to make connections and learn about best practices and trends related to young people. Highly recommended. Find out more.

BeADisciple.com offers online education, with courses covering a range of topics. We recommend the Timothy Circle series, which is focused on helping the whole congregation be involved in youth ministry. Find out more.

Fuller Youth Institute equips leaders and parents “so faithful young people can change our world.” People at Fuller did the research for the popular “Sticky Faith” series of books. The Institute is a branch of Fuller Theological Seminary in California. Find out more.

Ministry Safe helps churches and organizations “foster a safe, exciting environment.” Services include trainings and resources on precautions to prevent abuse and protect children, as well as legal consultation. Find out more.