This list does not aim to be a blanket endorsement of specific youth ministry organizations. We recognize that all resources must be approached with attention to underlying theological and scriptural perspectives before application in a specific context. This list represents our effort to point to a variety of resources available to those involved in ministry with youth today.
Target Audience: Nazarene youth pastors and leaders. Target Audience: Youth pastors, leaders, and parents who are interested in gaining a better understanding of youth culture. Target Audience: Churches interested in reaching young adults. Target Audience: Youth pastors, leaders, and parents who are interested in gaining a better understanding of youth culture. Target Audience: Youth pastors and youth leaders seeking to find resources to supplement their current ministry. Target Audience: Youth pastors and parents seeking to engage students in new ways. Target Audience: Volunteers looking for practical resources and plain language. Youth Pastors searching for helpful tools. Target Audience: Youth pastors and leaders. Target Audience: Youth pastors looking to find substantial resources or books. Target Audience: Youth pastors and leaders looking for media elements, videos, etc. Target Audience: Volunteers looking for free and instant resources or ideas. Target Audience: Youth pastors and leaders looking for quick, practical tips and ideas. Target Audience: Youth pastors and leaders looking to provide transformational experiences for students. Target Audience: Youth pastors seeking professional resources. Target Audience: Youth pastors looking to assess and strengthen their youth ministry. Target Audience: Youth pastors or leaders looking to gain a greater understanding of the world of youth ministry.
Strength: Wesleyan Theology
Cost: Subscription-based and paid resources
Strength: Helpful knowledge and insight into today’s youth culture
Cost: Mostly free
Strength: Education on young adult ministry
Cost: Both free and paid resources
Strength: Helpful knowledge and insight into today’s youth culture
Cost: Mostly free
Strength: Games & Activities
Cost: Membership and individual purchase based
Strength: Research and focus
Cost: Both free and paid resources
Strength: Practical resources and print materials
Cost: Both free and paid resources
Strength: Resources and support
Cost: Free and paid resources
Strength: Professional print resources
Cost: Paid resources
Strength: Media resources
Cost: Monthly fee
Strength: Wide array of practical, easy to use resources. Youth culture education.
Cost: Free
Strength: Time saving
Cost: Both free and paid resources
Strength: Missional Experiences
Cost: Varies
Strength: Professional print resources
Cost: Both free and paid resources
Strength: Leadership Development Resources
Cost: Both free and paid resources
Strength: Articles on a diverse range of topics
Cost: Both free and subscription based
Please email us at usacanadanyi@nazarene.org if you find a broken link or would like to recommend a youth ministry website/organization.