Forged In Faith

Tag: youth leadership in church

  • Why Youth Don’t Need You to Be Cool—They Need You to Be Converted

    “Am I Too Old for This?” You’ve felt it.Standing in the back of the gym while they blast a remix of a remix of a song you’ve never heard.You try to be upbeat. Approachable. Maybe even toss out a slang word you picked up from a meme three years ago. But here’s the truth: Teens…

  • Why Teenagers Still Need Leaders Who Show Up—Even When They Pretend They Don’t

    “They Don’t Seem to Care If I’m There…” They don’t always make eye contact.They don’t say thank you.Sometimes, they ignore your messages or shrug through your carefully planned activity.And it’s easy to wonder: “Am I even making a difference?” Let’s be honest—leading youth can feel invisible.But what you’re doing?It’s sacred. Because even if they never…

  • From Spectator to Disciple: Giving Youth a Reason to Show Up

    “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…