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Apr
Apr
Special Needs Student Ministry Accommodations for youth pastors to consider for their church youth group from Dan Istvanik & Youth Min Hub
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Mar
Mar
Good Lesson Watching Bad Coaching, ten reflections for ministry leaders from Dan Istvanik and Youth Ministry Hub.
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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
“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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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
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 […]