Greg Stier

Op-ed Contributor

Greg Stier is the Founder and President of Dare 2 Share Ministries International. He has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of Christian teenagers through Dare 2 Share events, motivating and mobilizing them to reach their generation for Christ. He is the author of eleven books and numerous resources, including Dare 2 Share: A Field Guide for Sharing Your Faith. For more information on Dare 2 Share and their upcoming conference tour and training resources, please visit www.dare2share.org.

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Sep 1, 2018
7 Sure Fire Ways to Vastly Improve Your Youth Ministry Impact
I believe that every youth leader worth his/her salt wants to make the biggest impact possible in the lives of their teenagers and in the communities in which those teenagers live. But how can that be done effectively?
Aug 31, 2018
10 Crucial Questions for Every Youth Ministry Leader
Here are 10 important questions I believe that youth leaders should be asking themselves on a somewhat regular basis.
Aug 25, 2018
The Youth Leader's False Dilemma
Every youth leader has a false dilemma. This "dilemma" is whether or not to focus on evangelism or discipleship with their youth ministry.
Aug 11, 2018
5 of the Biggest Myths About Youth Ministry
When it comes to youth ministry there are tons of myths floating around out there. Here are 5 of the biggest :
Aug 8, 2018
Is Your Youth Ministry Stuck in the 80s?
What was the formula for youth group programming in the awesome and audacious decade of the eighties? It was a weird science mixture of dodgeball games, singalong worship, quick lessons, cold drinks, hot pizza, caffeinated all-nighters, occasional mission trips, week-long camps and weekend retreats.
Jul 21, 2018
The No. 1 Reason for Youth Ministry Burnout
Over the last 25+ years of equipping teenagers to share their faith through Dare 2 Share I have met countless youth leaders who were on the brink of burn out.
Jul 18, 2018
5 Steps to Deal With Naysayers in Your Ministry
There's something about a ministry that is advancing God's kingdom that brings out the Debbie downers and the negatives Neds in droves.
Jul 8, 2018
The Christian School Dilemma: Producing Legalists, Hedonists or Activists
I went to a Christian school. My kids go to a Christian school. I'm not anti-Christian school (or home school or public school for that matter.) But I am convinced that Christian schools have a dilemma.
Jul 6, 2018
Why Discipling Teens Is More Like Pinball Than Bowling
As a father of a 13 year old girl and a 17 year old young man I have had a mini-awakening about what it actually takes to disciple teenagers. Suffice it to say, I may have to rewrite a few chapters in a handful of my books.
Jul 1, 2018
Awaken the Church's Sleeping Giant — Teenagers!
It is time to awaken the sleeping giant in the church (called "teenagers") and fill them with holy resolve. But, with so many age demographics in the typical church, why should we focus on reaching teenagers?