Dan Istvanik, Author at Youth Ministry Hub

20
Mar

March 20, 2025March 6, 2025 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Leadership Pathway for Students

Leadership Pathway for Students should be intentional, relational, and developmental—guiding students and volunteers from passive participation to active leadership. Leadership development in youth ministry isn’t about handing out titles or filling volunteer slots. It’s about equipping students and adults with the tools, character, and vision to lead well. A clear leadership pathway ensures that those who […]

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19
Mar

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Games

Game of the Week: “Shaving Cream Baseball” (FREE)

Shaving Cream Baseball is a game that is on the schedule for my personal ministry in the coming week! Looking for a fun game, consider this quick simple twist on the classic whiffle ball game, just be adding some shaving cream for a super fun and messy game. With a few dollars for a whiffle ball, […]

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17
Mar

March 17, 2025November 21, 2024 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Thoughts

Doing Ministry Your Way?

Doing Minsitry Your Way? Ten of the WORST Reasons for doing youth ministry the way you are doing it? 10. It is what my own youth group did when I was in youth group. 9. It is what the church has always done? 8. I just don’t feel like being creative? 7. It is the […]

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13
Mar

March 13, 2025March 6, 2025 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Thoughts

Gen Z’s Revival and Retreat

Gen Z’s Revival and Retreat a 5 for 5 responds to the trend for 2025 of students in revival and retreat spiritually.

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12
Mar

March 12, 2025March 6, 2025 By Dan Istvanik

Uncategorized

Game of the Week: “Banana Baseball”

Game of the Week: “Banana Baseball” SUPPLIES: A large number of bananas (at least 30-40) Scoop ball scoops 4 Baseball bases An Outdoor area GAMEPLAY: Quick explanation: This is a messy game of baseball using bananas and a scoop ball scoop as bats Before the Game: Pull bunches of bananas apart Set up baseball bases […]

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11
Mar

March 11, 2025March 6, 2025 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Lessons

Search & Rescue- 7 Minute Sunday

“Search & Rescue ” 7-Minute Sunday” is based on the “7-Minute Rule” of Differentiated Teaching. It is a fresh, NEW way of doing Sunday school that will change the way you see your Sunday Morning. This is a “done-for-you” resource for a complete Sunday morning of youth ministry. Key Verse: “For the Son of Man came to […]

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10
Mar

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Thoughts

MORE Youth Ministry Programming Misses

Ten MORE Youth Ministry Programming Misses, Another Quick Top Ten List Of What We Aim for and Often What We Miss in the End. 10. Aiming to Attract SHOPPERS, Missing Building Faithful MEMBERS. 9. Aiming for SUCCES, Missing BLESSING. 8. Aiming for more BODIES in SEATS, Missing HEARTS for ETERNITY. 7. Aiming for TEACHING, Missing […]

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06
Mar

March 6, 2025 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Hints

Launching or Relaunching Ministry

Launching or Relaunching a Youth Ministry: 5 Hints and Helps A question I am asked A LOT and I mean a lot is about launching and relaunching… even restarting a Youth Ministry. Starting (or restarting) a youth ministry in a church can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, it can be a powerful and […]

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05
Mar

March 5, 2025January 15, 2025 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Games

Game of the Week: “Igloo Race”

Game of the Week: “Igloo Race”- an upfront challenge game for your youth group from Dan Istvanik and Youth Ministry Hub

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03
Mar

March 3, 2025November 21, 2024 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Thoughts

“Youth Ministry Programming Misses”

Youth Ministry Programming Misses, A Quick Top Ten List Of What We Aim for and Often What We Miss in the End. 10. Aiming for QUANITY, Missing the QUALITY. 9. Aming to SPEND, Missing STEWARDSHIP. 8. Aiming for Old TRADITION, Missing New TRAJECTORY. 7. Aiming at PLANNING, Missing at PRAYER. 6. Aiming for a SOCIAL […]

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Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Thoughts

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