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

Use Your Noodle Charades

USE YOUR NOODLE CHARADES IS ANOTHER QUICK, HILARIOUS, EASY GAME [...]

Non-Verbal Cues When Teaching

Understanding Non-Verbal Cues When Teaching Students in a Youth Ministry [...]

ESL and Immigrant Inclusive Ministry

ESL and Immigrant Inclusive Ministry, Ten Thoughts and Hints for [...]

Mirrors (Youth Group One Night)

Mirror (Youth Group One Night) is an all-included, “done-for-you” resource [...]

The 24-Month Youth Pastors Dilemma

Youth ministry is one of the most rewarding, challenging, and [...]

NEW Game: Signs of Confusion

Signs of Confusion: Screen Game is a hilarious and confusing [...]

Better Middle School Lessons

Middle schoolers are curious, energetic, and unpredictable—so your lessons should [...]

A Stage or An Altar

In every church, there's a platform. But what that platform [...]

Coaching & Speaking: Ministry Mentorship, Support and Training

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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