Is Youth Ministry Biblical?

As a church, we have seen this narrative occur in the practice of youth ministry or children’s church. What was first developed as an outreach solution for London’s orphan population has become a mainstream custom in the churches of modernity. You’ve seen it a hundred times or more—Christian families park their cars, unbuckle car seats, unpack strollers and begin walking toward the church building. But then, something strange happens—like a fork in the road, the kids will run to the right while the adults go to the left. Without even noticing it, the church has divided the family.

In this episode of Real Christianity, Dale Partridge looks at the practice of youth ministry and compares it against the call of Scripture. Is youth ministry biblical or extra-biblical? Is youth ministry helpful or harmful? Find out as we unpack this important topic.

Additional Resources

• Documentary: Divided- Movie about Youth Ministry
• Video: Children in the Church with Voddie Baucham