In Group Magazine’s State of Youth Ministry Survey, the field was asked what is going “really well”? The responses primary grouped into these areas:

> Anything that includes parents
> Teens willing to do right even if those around them are not
> Building trust.
> Connecting with the students.
> Current research and practical applications
> it’s the quality of my leadership team
> Discipleship through small group ministry
> Helping kids face their pain
> Our kids are most energized when they are serving others.
> I think the students are starting to understand life with Christ as a journey
> I would say we have developed a strong evangelistic edge in our ministry
> Students here have a chance to take ownership of ‘their’ ministry.
> Our trips and retreats are our most impactful connection pieces.”
> Parental involvement.
> The ‘safe’ atmosphere that we’ve created within our youth group

So, what is the area that is going “really well” in your youth ministry?