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In the traditional youth activity setting, it’s easy for adults to take over. After all, they have the experience, the schedules, the confidence—and let’s be honest, they want things to go smoothly. But if we really want to build up strong, spiritually resilient Latter-day Saint youth, we have to ask ourselves: Are we training them…
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“We Just Threw It Together…” If you’ve ever said this—or heard it in a presidency meeting—you already know what comes next: But here’s the truth: you don’t need a 2-hour planning session to run a powerful youth activity. You need a repeatable system that gives you direction fast. The 5-Minute Planning Framework Use this simple…
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If your youth night feels more like a performance for the youth than a program led by them, it’s time for a shift. One of the most impactful things you can do as a leader is give each young man or young woman the opportunity to plan, run, and reflect on an activity of their…
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It’s one of the most common frustrations we hear from leaders: “Why don’t the youth show up with more energy or interest?” But the better question might be: What culture have we created around contribution? When youth feel ownership, their energy changes. When they see their ideas valued, their effort increases. And when they’re trusted…
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Come, Follow Me is a treasure—but when it starts feeling like a Sunday School 2.0, youth tune out. The key is to use it as inspiration, not obligation. Choose One Verse, One Idea Don’t try to cover everything. Invite a youth to pick one idea from that week’s reading that stood out to them—and give…
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“Why Should I Even Go?” If you’ve heard this from one of your youth—or just seen it in their eyes—you’re not alone. Many teens today are drowning in distractions, drained by school and social pressures, and quietly wondering if church youth night really matters. And unless they feel a reason to come, they’ll slowly stop…
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You Spent Hours Planning… and They Still Checked Out. You had snacks. A lesson. Maybe even a service project.But by the end of the night, half the youth were texting under the table, the energy was low, and you walked out wondering if it even mattered. You’re not alone. Most youth leaders—especially in the Church—have…
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Every youth leader has faced this: the quiet teen who doesn’t speak up in class, who avoids eye contact during spiritual discussions, who maybe even says, “I’m not sure I believe in all this.” This isn’t a crisis. It’s an invitation. Normalize the Struggle We all have to work through doubt. Encourage your class or…
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Faith Isn’t Just a Lesson—It’s a Muscle Let’s be honest—faith can feel abstract, especially to teens. We say “have faith,” but what does that actually look like when your friends are mocking the Church, your prayers feel unanswered, or your gospel habits are spotty at best? As a leader, you’ve probably asked yourself: “How do…
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Let’s face it: personal revelation can feel elusive, confusing, or even a little weird to talk about—especially with teens. But that’s exactly why it’s so important. Helping youth recognize how the Spirit speaks to them is one of the most powerful things we can do as leaders. Make It Normal You don’t need a thunderbolt…