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Feb
Feb
Ministry Sociologist and Historian, As a youth pastor at a new church, you are uniquely positioned to play dual roles as both a sociologist and a historian.
19
Feb
Feb
GAME OF THE WEEK: “BOUNCY BALL BLITZ” Supplies: – At least 100 small bouncy balls (“superball”/”high bounce” type”) in 4 different colors. – 1 large bucket or container – 4 smaller buckets or containers – A tall ladder, if you do not have a high place to stand above the playing area – An indoor […]
18
Feb
Feb
Wired: One Night Resource, A “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will understand how God has wired them with abilities that honor him. KEY VERSE “For we are God’s ‘Masterpiece’ created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do”– Ephesians 2:10 […]
17
Feb
Feb
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Things They Don’t Teach (Part 2)
Things They Don’t Teach (Part 2)… Someone asked me recently “What don’t they teach you in college/seminary/’school that you need to know for real-world, real-life youth ministry. Last week I post the first list of ten Things They Don’t Teach (But Should)” I have continued to think about this, as I have conversation, meeting with my […]
14
Feb
Feb
Drive Time Directions (Parent Resource)- We know that youth workers need tools that equip parents as the primary faith influencers at home. We also know how challenging it can be for parents to find the time to make discipleship a priority. Faith at Home Resources Based on our Discipleship Model, every Faith at Home starts with […]
13
Feb
Feb
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
The Conversation, NOT ” The Talk”
The Conversation, Not the Talk… When my son turned ten and entered 5th grade, during the summer, we had what many parents call “the talk”. It is the classic father-son moment talking about birds and bees. You can picture the scene sitting on his bed, talking about all the details of life and answering a […]
12
Feb
Feb
Pin the Pucker, A quick silly up-front challenge that is sure to bring a whole lot of laughs! Perfect for a bonus game to go along with our JBF One Night
11
Feb
Feb
Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources
Signs: God’s Directions (One Night)
Signs: God’s Directions (One Night), a“done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry. SIGNS: GOD’S DIRECTIONS (ONE NIGHT) OBJECTIVES Students will understand how to find God’s directions for their lives. KEY VERSE “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your […]
10
Feb
Feb
Things They Don’t Teach… Someone asked me recently…again… for the hundredth time, “What don’t they teach you in college/seminary/’school that you need to know for real-world, real-life youth ministry. Here is my first quick list of the top ten “Things They Don’t Teach”… but should!? How to be a part of a staff team. How to […]
07
Feb
Feb
CLEAN IT UP FAMILY RESOURCE, We know that youth workers need tools that equip parents as the primary faith influencers at home. We also know how challenging it can be for parents to find the time to make discipleship a priority. Faith at Home Resources Based on our Discipleship Model, every Faith at Home starts […]