WHAT MAKES YOUTH MINISTRY HUB DIFFERENT?

Youth Ministry Hub is a UNIQUE growing collection of in-the-trenched youth ministry resource created, tested and used before they show up here.  Every resources is created to maximize your time, so you can do what you are called to do- SPEND MORE TIME WITH STUDENTS.  We create engaging, done-for-you resources that are complete grab-and-go with minimal effort.  

We believe that planning youth ministry shouldn’t get in the way of DOING youth ministry. 

STOP STRESSING ABOUT PROGRAMMING,
START MAXIMIZING YOUR MINISTRY IMPACT. 

7-Minute Sundays: Fresh New Way to Do Sunday Mornings

One NightS: Complete, Done-for-You Youth Group Nights

PARENT & FAMILY RESOURCES: discipleship starts at home

GAMES & EVENTS: Keep Your Ministry Fun & Creative

THE YMH BLOG: Real-Life Ministry Hints, helps, & Humor

Featured Speaker of the Week: Paul Turner

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January Youth Ministry Hilarious Holidays

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Youth Ministry New Year’s Resolutions!?

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Don’t Drop the Ball (Game of the Week)

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Top 10: Last Minute Christmas Relay Races

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Youth Group Christmas Party Collection

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Featured Speaker of the Week: David Yirdaw

DAVID YIRDAW is passionate about meeting people in their everyday [...]

Hit the Reset Button: Preparing for a New Year

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THE YMH SPEAKER HUB: find a SPEAKER for your next ministry event

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Dan Istvanik is an almost 30-year veteran in youth and family ministry.  He has served in numerous churches around the country in various settings.  He currently serves as a family pastor near Chicago.  He is a nationally-known ministry resource creator, writer, speaker, and coach.  He has been married for over 22 years to his partner in ministry, Melissa, and together they are raising 2 teenagers of their own.
Get to know even more about Dan, by looking over our Speaking and Coaching pages. 

Email Dan: Ministry Questions & Prayer Requests