10. The Black Coffee No frills and NO sugar. Straightforward Youth Pastor, Tells You Like It IS! 9. The Iced AmericanoCool on the outside, secretly stressed on the inside. Definitely forgot to send that parent email. 8. The Caramel MacchiatoSweet, energetic, and somehow knows every student’s name… and their parents’ names. 7. The Seasonal Pumpkin […]
THE YOUTH MINISTRY HUB: SPEAKER HUB IS HERE! After years of praying, planning, and dreaming, we have moved forward with creating something we’ve felt called to: a Youth Ministry Speaker Hub. The Heart Behind The Speaker Hub We often get asked: “Do you know of an affordable, available speaker?” That same question pops up constantly […]
ONY VILLAFANE, based in the heart of Lancaster County, PA, I’m serious about Jesus, and I try not to take myself too seriously. Whether I’m preaching to students, coaching leaders, or trying (and failing) to keep up with Gen Z/Alpha culture
The Cost, If You Really Want to Be a Developer… Everyone says they want to be a “developer” — someone who helps others grow, who builds people instead of platforms. It sounds great, right? But here’s the truth: if you really want to be a developer, it’s going to cost you. You’ll have to surrender […]
Brewing up a fresh Venti cup of trivia from everyone’s favorite coffee chain, Starbucks. How much do your students know about this place on every corner around the world? Pour over these questions, and your students grind up the answers! Play it as a sit-down small group game or an up-front face-off challenge. A 10 […]
60 Second-Read to Help You In Everyday Life, In the Trenches Ministry… Mentoring Young Leaders 1. See them before you shape themYoung leaders don’t need to be fixed—they need to be noticed. Call out what you see God already doing in them before giving direction. 2. Give real responsibility earlyNothing grows leadership like ownership. Start […]
MARGIN CREATES MASTERY IN THIS NEW YEAR IF YOU WILL LET IT!
The Necessary, Needed, Notable, or Nice? Better Planning for a NEW YEAR!
Wacky Winter Youth Group Games is a collection of TEN Winter Time Games for Youth Ministry. Perfect to create a whole event night for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or anytime! These games will be in any setting and take minimal supplies and set up. Play one game a week for the entire winter, enough games to […]
Youth Ministry Hub, student ministry resources for churches from Dan Istvanik- 60 Seconds: Better Audience Participation
