Here are some of the cultural trends that youth workers are likely to face this fall as they open their fall youth ministries.

With our society prioritizing academic, athletic and extra-curricular success — this often means parents and students leave no margin for faith and fellowship — what can we do to address this issue?

A recent report stated that the average church in America has about 75 people, 4 of whom are teenagers. So where does this impactful youth group come from?

Will the status quo of family ministry continue to reach families of this generation?

A debate is raging in some Christian circles about a perceived lack of a Biblical basis for youth ministry. Some are blaming youth work for the much-reported departure of young adults from the church following high school.

My observation from visiting almost 30 churches per year for the last 30-plus years has revealed that ministering to college age, young adults may be the weakest area of ministry in many, many local churches.