What is Vitals for Youth Ministry?
What is Vitals for Youth Ministry?
60+ Videos, Youth Ministry Assessment, The Playbook & more!
Vitals for youth ministry is a biblical framework based out of Acts 2:42-46, that trains youth leaders to build a local church youth ministry focused on developing students into healthy disciples.
Vitals for youth ministry is a biblical framework based out of Acts 2:42-46, that trains youth leaders to build a local church youth ministry focused on developing students into healthy disciples.
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Acts 2:42-46
42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.
Who is Vitals meant for?
Who is Vitals meant for?
From the full-time youth director that oversees multiple campuses, to the volunteer small group leader, and everything in between — Vitals is built for everyone. Watch this video to learn more.
From the full-time youth director that oversees multiple campuses, to the volunteer small group leader, and everything in between — Vitals is built for everyone. Watch this video to learn more.
Hear what others are saying —
Hear what others are saying —
"Vitals is a phenomenal resource for all youth ministries! Whether you are launching your ministry or you’re established, Vitals offers high-quality content designed to equip you and your group."
@pastortimmy
NextGen Director, Faith Church
"Vitals is an incredible resource for youth pastors are feeling a bit stuck. This hits on the essentials without making you feel overwhelmed or under-qualified!"
@calebmleake
Youth Pastor, Allison Park Church
"There are growth strategies meant to grow your ministry and then there are health strategies to allow God to grow your ministry. Vitals helps a leader get their ministry Biblically aligned and healthy so they can do what every spirit led ministry does…. Grow."
@njyouth
Next Gen Director - NJ Ministry Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@micahmarshall
Director, Refuge Youth Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@ryanmkick
Global Student Pastor, Crossroads Church
"Everyone wants to reach the next generation. Vitals helps you know that your efforts and energy will build long lasting disciples and not just a flash in the pan. If you’re brand new in the youth min game, or you have been doing the same thing for a while and feeling stale, I can promise you vitals is the next step. Your future self will thank you for this!"
@jordankolarik
Chi-Alpha Director, University of Pitt
"Being in Youth Ministry for over 25 years, I wish I had something like this when I started. Strategic. Practical. From knowledgeable people. Free - I can’t wait to roll these out to my volunteers."
@naglescott
Youth Pastor, GT Church
"Youth Ministry Vitals keeps the “main thing the main thing” by focusing on the vitals of building a ministry around the person and work of Jesus Christ. Use them to grow as a leader, develop your team, or focus on what discipleship and healthy ministry truly looks like. Let’s lead a generation to Jesus!"
@carrieannbrooks
Youth Pastor, Connection Church
"Vitals is a game changer for youth ministries everywhere. It is biblically sound, easy to grasp, teach, and communicate to the next generation!"
@jaymheiss
Middle School Pastor, Calvary Church
"Vitals is a phenomenal resource for all youth ministries! Whether you are launching your ministry or you’re established, Vitals offers high-quality content designed to equip you and your group."
@pastortimmy
NextGen Director, Faith Church
"Vitals is an incredible resource for youth pastors are feeling a bit stuck. This hits on the essentials without making you feel overwhelmed or under-qualified!"
@calebmleake
Youth Pastor, Allison Park Church
"There are growth strategies meant to grow your ministry and then there are health strategies to allow God to grow your ministry. Vitals helps a leader get their ministry Biblically aligned and healthy so they can do what every spirit led ministry does…. Grow."
@njyouth
Next Gen Director - NJ Ministry Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@micahmarshall
Director, Refuge Youth Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@ryanmkick
Global Student Pastor, Crossroads Church
"Everyone wants to reach the next generation. Vitals helps you know that your efforts and energy will build long lasting disciples and not just a flash in the pan. If you’re brand new in the youth min game, or you have been doing the same thing for a while and feeling stale, I can promise you vitals is the next step. Your future self will thank you for this!"
@jordankolarik
Chi-Alpha Director, University of Pitt
"Being in Youth Ministry for over 25 years, I wish I had something like this when I started. Strategic. Practical. From knowledgeable people. Free - I can’t wait to roll these out to my volunteers."
@naglescott
Youth Pastor, GT Church
"Youth Ministry Vitals keeps the “main thing the main thing” by focusing on the vitals of building a ministry around the person and work of Jesus Christ. Use them to grow as a leader, develop your team, or focus on what discipleship and healthy ministry truly looks like. Let’s lead a generation to Jesus!"
@carrieannbrooks
Youth Pastor, Connection Church
"Vitals is a game changer for youth ministries everywhere. It is biblically sound, easy to grasp, teach, and communicate to the next generation!"
@jaymheiss
Middle School Pastor, Calvary Church
"Vitals is a phenomenal resource for all youth ministries! Whether you are launching your ministry or you’re established, Vitals offers high-quality content designed to equip you and your group."
@pastortimmy
NextGen Director, Faith Church
"Vitals is an incredible resource for youth pastors are feeling a bit stuck. This hits on the essentials without making you feel overwhelmed or under-qualified!"
@calebmleake
Youth Pastor, Allison Park Church
"There are growth strategies meant to grow your ministry and then there are health strategies to allow God to grow your ministry. Vitals helps a leader get their ministry Biblically aligned and healthy so they can do what every spirit led ministry does…. Grow."
@njyouth
Next Gen Director - NJ Ministry Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@micahmarshall
Director, Refuge Youth Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@ryanmkick
Global Student Pastor, Crossroads Church
"Everyone wants to reach the next generation. Vitals helps you know that your efforts and energy will build long lasting disciples and not just a flash in the pan. If you’re brand new in the youth min game, or you have been doing the same thing for a while and feeling stale, I can promise you vitals is the next step. Your future self will thank you for this!"
@jordankolarik
Chi-Alpha Director, University of Pitt
"Being in Youth Ministry for over 25 years, I wish I had something like this when I started. Strategic. Practical. From knowledgeable people. Free - I can’t wait to roll these out to my volunteers."
@naglescott
Youth Pastor, GT Church
"Youth Ministry Vitals keeps the “main thing the main thing” by focusing on the vitals of building a ministry around the person and work of Jesus Christ. Use them to grow as a leader, develop your team, or focus on what discipleship and healthy ministry truly looks like. Let’s lead a generation to Jesus!"
@carrieannbrooks
Youth Pastor, Connection Church
"Vitals is a game changer for youth ministries everywhere. It is biblically sound, easy to grasp, teach, and communicate to the next generation!"
@jaymheiss
Middle School Pastor, Calvary Church
"Vitals is a phenomenal resource for all youth ministries! Whether you are launching your ministry or you’re established, Vitals offers high-quality content designed to equip you and your group."
@pastortimmy
NextGen Director, Faith Church
"Vitals is an incredible resource for youth pastors are feeling a bit stuck. This hits on the essentials without making you feel overwhelmed or under-qualified!"
@calebmleake
Youth Pastor, Allison Park Church
"There are growth strategies meant to grow your ministry and then there are health strategies to allow God to grow your ministry. Vitals helps a leader get their ministry Biblically aligned and healthy so they can do what every spirit led ministry does…. Grow."
@njyouth
Next Gen Director - NJ Ministry Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@micahmarshall
Director, Refuge Youth Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@ryanmkick
Global Student Pastor, Crossroads Church
"Everyone wants to reach the next generation. Vitals helps you know that your efforts and energy will build long lasting disciples and not just a flash in the pan. If you’re brand new in the youth min game, or you have been doing the same thing for a while and feeling stale, I can promise you vitals is the next step. Your future self will thank you for this!"
@jordankolarik
Chi-Alpha Director, University of Pitt
"Being in Youth Ministry for over 25 years, I wish I had something like this when I started. Strategic. Practical. From knowledgeable people. Free - I can’t wait to roll these out to my volunteers."
@naglescott
Youth Pastor, GT Church
"Youth Ministry Vitals keeps the “main thing the main thing” by focusing on the vitals of building a ministry around the person and work of Jesus Christ. Use them to grow as a leader, develop your team, or focus on what discipleship and healthy ministry truly looks like. Let’s lead a generation to Jesus!"
@carrieannbrooks
Youth Pastor, Connection Church
"Vitals is a game changer for youth ministries everywhere. It is biblically sound, easy to grasp, teach, and communicate to the next generation!"
@jaymheiss
Middle School Pastor, Calvary Church
"Vitals is a phenomenal resource for all youth ministries! Whether you are launching your ministry or you’re established, Vitals offers high-quality content designed to equip you and your group."
@pastortimmy
NextGen Director, Faith Church
"Vitals is an incredible resource for youth pastors are feeling a bit stuck. This hits on the essentials without making you feel overwhelmed or under-qualified!"
@calebmleake
Youth Pastor, Allison Park Church
"There are growth strategies meant to grow your ministry and then there are health strategies to allow God to grow your ministry. Vitals helps a leader get their ministry Biblically aligned and healthy so they can do what every spirit led ministry does…. Grow."
@njyouth
Next Gen Director - NJ Ministry Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@micahmarshall
Director, Refuge Youth Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@ryanmkick
Global Student Pastor, Crossroads Church
"Everyone wants to reach the next generation. Vitals helps you know that your efforts and energy will build long lasting disciples and not just a flash in the pan. If you’re brand new in the youth min game, or you have been doing the same thing for a while and feeling stale, I can promise you vitals is the next step. Your future self will thank you for this!"
@jordankolarik
Chi-Alpha Director, University of Pitt
"Being in Youth Ministry for over 25 years, I wish I had something like this when I started. Strategic. Practical. From knowledgeable people. Free - I can’t wait to roll these out to my volunteers."
@naglescott
Youth Pastor, GT Church
"Youth Ministry Vitals keeps the “main thing the main thing” by focusing on the vitals of building a ministry around the person and work of Jesus Christ. Use them to grow as a leader, develop your team, or focus on what discipleship and healthy ministry truly looks like. Let’s lead a generation to Jesus!"
@carrieannbrooks
Youth Pastor, Connection Church
"Vitals is a game changer for youth ministries everywhere. It is biblically sound, easy to grasp, teach, and communicate to the next generation!"
@jaymheiss
Middle School Pastor, Calvary Church
"Vitals is a phenomenal resource for all youth ministries! Whether you are launching your ministry or you’re established, Vitals offers high-quality content designed to equip you and your group."
@pastortimmy
NextGen Director, Faith Church
"Vitals is an incredible resource for youth pastors are feeling a bit stuck. This hits on the essentials without making you feel overwhelmed or under-qualified!"
@calebmleake
Youth Pastor, Allison Park Church
"There are growth strategies meant to grow your ministry and then there are health strategies to allow God to grow your ministry. Vitals helps a leader get their ministry Biblically aligned and healthy so they can do what every spirit led ministry does…. Grow."
@njyouth
Next Gen Director - NJ Ministry Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@micahmarshall
Director, Refuge Youth Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@ryanmkick
Global Student Pastor, Crossroads Church
"Everyone wants to reach the next generation. Vitals helps you know that your efforts and energy will build long lasting disciples and not just a flash in the pan. If you’re brand new in the youth min game, or you have been doing the same thing for a while and feeling stale, I can promise you vitals is the next step. Your future self will thank you for this!"
@jordankolarik
Chi-Alpha Director, University of Pitt
"Being in Youth Ministry for over 25 years, I wish I had something like this when I started. Strategic. Practical. From knowledgeable people. Free - I can’t wait to roll these out to my volunteers."
@naglescott
Youth Pastor, GT Church
"Youth Ministry Vitals keeps the “main thing the main thing” by focusing on the vitals of building a ministry around the person and work of Jesus Christ. Use them to grow as a leader, develop your team, or focus on what discipleship and healthy ministry truly looks like. Let’s lead a generation to Jesus!"
@carrieannbrooks
Youth Pastor, Connection Church
"Vitals is a game changer for youth ministries everywhere. It is biblically sound, easy to grasp, teach, and communicate to the next generation!"
@jaymheiss
Middle School Pastor, Calvary Church
"Vitals is a phenomenal resource for all youth ministries! Whether you are launching your ministry or you’re established, Vitals offers high-quality content designed to equip you and your group."
@pastortimmy
NextGen Director, Faith Church
"Vitals is an incredible resource for youth pastors are feeling a bit stuck. This hits on the essentials without making you feel overwhelmed or under-qualified!"
@calebmleake
Youth Pastor, Allison Park Church
"There are growth strategies meant to grow your ministry and then there are health strategies to allow God to grow your ministry. Vitals helps a leader get their ministry Biblically aligned and healthy so they can do what every spirit led ministry does…. Grow."
@njyouth
Next Gen Director - NJ Ministry Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@micahmarshall
Director, Refuge Youth Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@ryanmkick
Global Student Pastor, Crossroads Church
"Everyone wants to reach the next generation. Vitals helps you know that your efforts and energy will build long lasting disciples and not just a flash in the pan. If you’re brand new in the youth min game, or you have been doing the same thing for a while and feeling stale, I can promise you vitals is the next step. Your future self will thank you for this!"
@jordankolarik
Chi-Alpha Director, University of Pitt
"Being in Youth Ministry for over 25 years, I wish I had something like this when I started. Strategic. Practical. From knowledgeable people. Free - I can’t wait to roll these out to my volunteers."
@naglescott
Youth Pastor, GT Church
"Youth Ministry Vitals keeps the “main thing the main thing” by focusing on the vitals of building a ministry around the person and work of Jesus Christ. Use them to grow as a leader, develop your team, or focus on what discipleship and healthy ministry truly looks like. Let’s lead a generation to Jesus!"
@carrieannbrooks
Youth Pastor, Connection Church
"Vitals is a game changer for youth ministries everywhere. It is biblically sound, easy to grasp, teach, and communicate to the next generation!"
@jaymheiss
Middle School Pastor, Calvary Church
"Vitals is a phenomenal resource for all youth ministries! Whether you are launching your ministry or you’re established, Vitals offers high-quality content designed to equip you and your group."
@pastortimmy
NextGen Director, Faith Church
"Vitals is an incredible resource for youth pastors are feeling a bit stuck. This hits on the essentials without making you feel overwhelmed or under-qualified!"
@calebmleake
Youth Pastor, Allison Park Church
"There are growth strategies meant to grow your ministry and then there are health strategies to allow God to grow your ministry. Vitals helps a leader get their ministry Biblically aligned and healthy so they can do what every spirit led ministry does…. Grow."
@njyouth
Next Gen Director - NJ Ministry Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@micahmarshall
Director, Refuge Youth Network
"Vitals is an invaluable resource for youth pastors, offering a comprehensive array of tools and support to enhance youth ministries in all areas. What I love is that every youth pastor, regardless of experience or background, can effectively engage, inspire grow and enhance their youth ministry!"
@ryanmkick
Global Student Pastor, Crossroads Church
"Everyone wants to reach the next generation. Vitals helps you know that your efforts and energy will build long lasting disciples and not just a flash in the pan. If you’re brand new in the youth min game, or you have been doing the same thing for a while and feeling stale, I can promise you vitals is the next step. Your future self will thank you for this!"
@jordankolarik
Chi-Alpha Director, University of Pitt
"Being in Youth Ministry for over 25 years, I wish I had something like this when I started. Strategic. Practical. From knowledgeable people. Free - I can’t wait to roll these out to my volunteers."
@naglescott
Youth Pastor, GT Church
"Youth Ministry Vitals keeps the “main thing the main thing” by focusing on the vitals of building a ministry around the person and work of Jesus Christ. Use them to grow as a leader, develop your team, or focus on what discipleship and healthy ministry truly looks like. Let’s lead a generation to Jesus!"
@carrieannbrooks
Youth Pastor, Connection Church
"Vitals is a game changer for youth ministries everywhere. It is biblically sound, easy to grasp, teach, and communicate to the next generation!"
@jaymheiss
Middle School Pastor, Calvary Church
Caleb Leake
Allison Park Church
Johnny Mendoza
Johnny Mendoza
DYD- Georgia
Micah Marshall
Micah Marshall
Refuge Youth Network
Caleb Leake
Allison Park Church
What makes Vitals different?
What makes Vitals different?
Vitals is root based, not fruit based.
Vitals is not just youth ministry “how-to’s”. Yes, there are tons of pragmatics found in Vitals, but at its core Vitals is a rediscovery of the biblical principles that built the early church found in the book of Acts.
Vitals is a movement from Attractional to Missional. It is a response to some of the failures of the Attractional Church Ministry Model upon which most youth ministries have been built. We come from decades of youth ministry experience and have seen first hand countless young people walk away from faith as soon as they graduate high-school because of an unhealthy focus on growing our attendance instead of discipleship.
The goal of Vitals is to come alongside your ministry and help you avoid some of the mistakes we made in our own ministries, or if needed, help you refocus how you are doing ministry completely.
What are the 5 Vitals?
Biblical Truth
Spiritual Transformation
Healthy Community
Missional Living
Leadership Development
Biblical Truth
Spiritual Transformation
Healthy Community
Missional Living
Leadership Development
Dozens of topics for Youth Pastors, Volunteers, & Even Student Leaders!
Dozens of topics for Youth Pastors, Volunteers, & Even Student Leaders!
Establishing a Students Christian Worldview - Growing Biblical Literacy in Students - Teaching Gospel Fluency - Helping Students Develop a Biblical Identity
A Biblical view of Sexuality - Becoming A Disciple Making Leader - Creating an Atmosphere for Revival - Gospel Centered Discipleship - Building a Healthy Culture
Using Small Groups for Community - Recruiting & Training Leaders - Discipleship Through Serving - Balancing Family & Ministry - Building your Leadership Team
Establishing a Students Christian Worldview - Growing Biblical Literacy in Students - Teaching Gospel Fluency - Helping Students Develop a Biblical Identity
A Biblical view of Sexuality - Becoming A Disciple Making Leader - Creating an Atmosphere for Revival - Gospel Centered Discipleship - Building a Healthy Culture
Using Small Groups for Community - Recruiting & Training Leaders - Discipleship Through Serving - Balancing Family & Ministry - Building your Leadership Team
How does it work?
How does it work?
Within each vital topic you will find multiple video series and video notes that further breakdown and teach you specific information about how to make these vitals the core of your next gen ministry.
This resource for anyone from the volunteer to the vocational leader. We are here to equip you no matter the size of ministry, years of experience, or education level. All resources are FREE and available for you.
We've recorded over 70 videos split up between the 5 Vitals for you to go through either with a group, or at your own pace. We brought together some of the top youth ministry minds, from multiple different backgrounds, demographics, and ministry sizes to make sure that Vitals can work in any church.
Within each vital topic you will find multiple video series and video notes that further breakdown and teach you specific information about how to make sure that every program, event, or sermon you have will achieve one of the Vitals.
This resource for anyone from the volunteer to the vocational leader. We are here to equip you no matter the size of ministry, years of experience, or education level. All resources are FREE and available for you.
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