CYFM — Christian Youth & Family Ministry
Practical, research-informed ideas for youth and family discipleship you can use this week.
Practical guides built from credible research and field-tested practice. We keep instructions short, templates copy-ready, and include simple ways to measure progress.
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Family Faith & Discipleship
Build faith that lasts beyond events.
Youth Leadership & Volunteers
Train volunteers and student leaders well.
Evaluation & Impact
Plan > run > review with simple metrics.
Youth Ministry Program Design
Build nights and seasons that disciple.
Safeguarding, Ethics & Well-Being
Policies, culture, and care that protect.
Ready to use this week
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Latest Guides & Templates
Fresh how-tos and tools from our hubs.
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Measuring Discipleship Growth: Practical Indicators You Can Track
TL;DR: Discipleship growth becomes visible when churches track faith practices, community engagement, and heart transformation through simple, grace-focused indicators. If discipleship is about grace, should we measure it at all? Surprisingly, Jesus often asked for fruit as evidence of faith — so measurement done right can honor grace, not oppose it. Tracking growth doesn’t mean
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Simple Program Evaluation for Youth Ministry: Surveys and Next Steps
Think you know what your teens think of youth night? Unless you’ve asked them directly, you might be planning next year’s program on guesswork. Why Evaluate Your Youth Ministry Evaluation isn’t about chasing statistics—it’s about stewardship and momentum. A simple youth ministry survey today creates clearer, faster decisions for next week’s program. When you regularly
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Healthy Boundaries with Teens: Messaging, Photos, and Social Media
Your teen’s phone buzzes at 11:08 p.m.: “Just send one pic—no one will know.” You feel the jolt of fear… and the urge to grab the phone. There’s a better move. With a few clear rules, some scripts they can actually use, and a plan you both sign, you can protect privacy and independence without
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Student Leaders in Youth Group: Roles, Expectations, and Coaching
Youth ministry leaders ask for clarity: “What exactly belongs in our safeguarding policy, and how do we make people follow it?” This guide gives you both—plain-language rules you can explain in five minutes, and a copy-ready policy you can print and adapt today. If everyone “knows” the two-adult rule, why do one-to-one car rides, late-night
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Youth Ministry Safeguarding Policy: Plain-Language Template and Guide
Youth ministry leaders ask for clarity: “What exactly belongs in our safeguarding policy, and how do we make people follow it?” This guide gives you both—plain-language rules you can explain in five minutes, and a copy-ready policy you can print and adapt today. If everyone “knows” the two-adult rule, why do one-to-one car rides, late-night
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Youth Group Night Ideas That Actually Disciple (Free 6-Week Plan)
Youth group night ideas that actually disciple—here’s a free, field-tested six-week plan that turns a fun crowd into an apprenticing community. You’ll get a 90-minute flow, weekly practices, and a printable planner leaders can use tonight. The night felt like a win—packed room, loud game, quick devo. Then two seniors asked for prayer because they
What You’ll Find Here
- Short, specific guides tied to discipleship outcomes
- Templates you can copy and adapt
- Simple ways to measure progress
- Clear sourcing and update notes
We translate credible research into step-by-step practice and include clear, weekly next actions.
FAQs
What makes CYFM different?
We turn credible research into step-by-step practice and include simple measures you can track each week.
Is this for volunteers or staff?
Both—each guide notes who it’s for and the time required, so teams can divide work wisely.
Can I reuse your templates?
Yes—please include attribution when you adapt our materials.
Not sure where to begin?
Pick a hub that matches your next ministry week.