David Odom @davidodom
Husband. Father. Christ follower. Youth Ministry professor at NOBTS. Student of youth culture and technology. Director of Youth Ministry Institute @yminobts davidodom.net New Orleans, LA Joined April 2008-
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Yes! Youth Ministry matters!
Only 55% of self-identified Christians have attended church in the past six months, including 11% who attend less than monthly, 10% who attend monthly, and 34% who attend weekly, according to the State of the Bible. research.lifeway.com/2025/09/04/why… via @LifewayResearch
“Most churches don’t lose young adults on purpose. We lose them through habits, assumptions, and blind spots.” — @PJ_Dunn lfwy.co/4hy350WLkbb
While 30% of pastors say their churches have specific methods for measuring discipleship, only 5 % strongly agree. Discipleship assessment matters. How do you know if folks are growing toward Christlike maturity unless you’re measuring it? @LifewayResearch
🚨 Cover Reveal! 🚨 I’m thrilled to share the cover of my first book: Youth Ministry Deconstructed coming Jan. 15, 2026! It’s a call to rethink youth ministry-what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and how we can more faithfully disciple both teenagers and their parents.
10 People at Every Christian Youth Camp. One of my absolute favorite things to do every Summer for the last 20 years is to preach Christian Youth Camps. However, no matter what Camp it is… these 10 people are sure to be there. 1. The Over-Zealous Adult Playing Recreation…
Total baptisms in Southern Baptist-affiliated congregations grew to 226,919 in 2023, an almost 26% jump from 2022, placing current numbers close to pre-pandemic levels. research.lifeway.com/2024/05/07/sou… via @LifewayResearch
Church attendance has declined in most U.S. religious groups. Now only 30% of U.S. adults attend religious services regularly @Gallup news.gallup.com/poll/642548/ch…
The goal of youth ministry is to make adult disciples whose faith took root during their teen years. We minister to teenagers today with an aim to see them walking in mature faith throughout adulthood.
This is a great time to evaluate your ministry. The Youth Ministry Arenas Assessment allows you to evaluate your ministry in three arenas: teens in the youth group, teens in families, and teens in the congregation. Take the free assessment today! ymareans.com #youthmin
In 2022, baptisms, giving and attendance rose within the Southern Baptist Convention, while membership and the number of congregations fell.@LifewayResearch research.lifeway.com/2023/05/09/sou…
Join me in supporting @NOBTS on this #GivingTuesday. Your generosity helps us prepare servants who walk with Christ, proclaim his truth, and fulfill his mission. nobts.edu/donate/default…
In all your pigskins, parades, and pigging out, don't forget the most important part of the day: gratitude!
Gen Z is the least-religious-overly-entertained generation in history. So, the primary role of College Pastors & Student Pastors is not to be entertainers or event organizers. Their primary role is to be evangelists, missionaries, and disciple-makers. That is the greater need!
Churches can maintain a strong student ministry in-between student pastors #youthministry baptistpress.com/resource-libra…
A teen does not have to leave home to be a prodigal, they simply stay home and adopt a worldview that is not biblical. #discipleship #FAMmin #D6Family
“When a person is deconstructing their faith, they desperately need prayer. Ask God to show up in their life and reveal Himself to them.” — @LizzyHaseltine research.lifeway.com/2023/09/08/5-w… via @LifewayResearch
“Pastors who throw aside the need for education, equipping, networking, and genuine skill development will continually find themselves lacking and insufficiently prepared for the tasks at hand.”— @jamesaross @LifewayResearch Start your seminary journey nobts.edu
“If students are old enough to choose Christ, they are old enough to serve. Gen Z is capable of serving now.”— @aaronwsummers research.lifeway.com/2023/08/01/rec… via @LifewayResearch
You need volunteers in youth ministry, but don’t lead with these 7 things when you ask for them— @zacworkun research.lifeway.com/2023/07/20/7-t… via @LifewayResearch

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