Greg Stier

Arvada

Host at The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast

Founder @dare2share, Husband, dad, evangelist. Every teen hearing the Gospel from a friend. Check out my books: Radical Like Jesus, Unlikely Fighter & Gospelize

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Articles

The Importance of Daily Time in God’s Word and Prayer

2 days ago | gregstier.org | Greg Stier

I’ve been a believer in Jesus for 51 years. From early on, I developed the habit of spending daily time in God’s Word and prayer. It’s a rhythm I rarely miss—not because I’m hyper-disciplined or especially godly, but because I feel a deep, daily need to reset my mind and heart toward Heaven. My quiet time isn’t fancy or complex. I begin by asking God to teach me and change me through His Word.
How Should We Respond When Christian Celebrities Fall?

5 days ago | churchleaders.com | Greg Stier |I'm Greg Stier

We are at a point in history that I am nicknaming “the great housecleaning.” Preachers, ministry leaders and Christian pop stars have been crashing morally. Sins from days or decades ago are coming to light. Coverups are getting uncovered. God seems to be cleaning his house, scrubbing out the sin and taking out the trash.
Excuses for Not Sharing the Gospel: The 10 Worst Cop-Outs

3 weeks ago | churchleaders.com | Greg Stier |I'm Greg Stier

Excuses just don’t hold sway when it comes to evangelism. Jesus calls all his followers to share the good news of the gospel. Age is no factor. Teens are some of the best evangelists out there!So if you hear any of the common excuses below, push back. Then encourage children, youth, and adults to tell others about Jesus and his love. 10 Excuses for Not Telling Others About JesusYeah, well, I don’t have the gift of mercy. But I still should show it (Proverbs 14:21)!If A = B and B = C, then A = C.
3 Game-Changing Graduation Gifts from Jesus

1 month ago | gregstier.org | Greg Stier

After spending three-and-a-half years with Jesus—learning from Him, watching Him, and being shaped by Him—the disciples reached their “graduation moment.” Jesus had risen from the dead, and before He returned to the Father, He met with them and gave them three life-altering gifts. These gifts weren’t just for the disciples in that room—they’re for anyone who puts their faith in Christ.
Shepherding the Found to Engage the Lost

1 month ago | gregstier.org | Greg Stier

For a decade of my life, I had the privilege of leading a church that was deeply committed to reaching the lost. By God’s grace—and through prayer, hard work, and a relentless Gospel focus—we experienced steady growth as new believers came to Christ and joined the church every week. Since then, for more than 30 years, I’ve led a ministry called Dare 2 Share, which trains youth leaders to equip teenagers around the world to share the Gospel with their peers.
The Gospel of Grace

2 months ago | outreachmagazine.com | Greg Stier

Esteemed Welsh preacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones once offered a bold test for true gospel preaching: If it isn’t mistaken as a license to sin, then it isn’t the gospel at all.
Would Jesus Be a Good Fit on Your Church Staff?

Mar 28, 2025 | outreachmagazine.com | Greg Stier

That’s right. I’m convinced that Jesus would be fired after a few months if he were hired on staff at a typical church today. Years ago I wrote a book titled Firing Jesus. Its premise was this:What if Jesus were hired as a youth leader by a run-of-the-mill church? Set in an emergency elders meeting, Firing Jesus grapples with how to manage a 30-year-old youth leader named J.C. Davidson (Son of David), who was rocking the boat with his radical ministry approach.
How To Handle Youth Group Drama at Your Church

Mar 5, 2025 | churchleaders.com | Greg Stier |I'm Greg Stier

Wondering how to handle youth group drama at church? Then keep reading for helpful, Bible-based insights from veteran youth leader Greg Stier. I hear it more and more as I talk to youth leaders across America. Many struggle with dreaded youth group drama. A hyper-sensitive clique of girls is mad at an insensitive clique of sarcastic boys. (Or vice versa or mix-n-match.) Kids take sides. They hurl hurtful words. They hurt feelings. I saw this happen at my own kids’ Christian school.
Saving Lives From Eternal Fire

Feb 20, 2025 | outreachmagazine.com | Greg Stier

Last weekend I was on a hike with my wife at Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park in Arizona. There, we learned about the 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots—the heroic firefighters who died on June 30, 2013, while fighting the fast-moving Yarnell Hill Fire. As we hiked the five-mile trail, we soon noticed the metal plaques showcasing each brave hotshot—a next-level firefighter brought into the worst conditions—embedded into large boulders every few hundred yards.
Why Youth Ministry Matters: 10 Reasons I Still Believe in This Field

Feb 18, 2025 | churchleaders.com | Greg Stier |I'm Greg Stier

Wondering why youth ministry matters these days? Read Greg Stier’s thoughts on this vital field. Discover 10 reasons why youth ministry remains more vital than ever. I love youth leaders and teenagers. I love youth ministry. And I believe Jesus loves youth ministry too. But in a handful of cranky quarters, youth ministry is under fire. “UnBiblical!” they charge. “Ineffective!” they shout. These usually-angry-about-something-anyway haters wail and flail but ultimately will fail. Why?