Less-known names in lesser-known churches have had unbelievable overnight success. Popular magazines and websites create lists of the biggest of the big names and the fastest of the lesser-known names. They interview the leader, then hold events to celebrate and award plaques to be hung in the lobbies and offices of these outstanding churches & […]
My wife is super involved in what I do in youth ministry, and always has been in various ways, depending on our season of ministry. We just celebrated 23 years of marriage and 24 years of doing ministry together. I am blessed that she is as called to youth ministry as I am. She loves what […]
“Fruit or Veggie” (Screen Game) is a great youth group game to go along with a lesson on the Fruits of the Spirit, or anytime just for fun! Challenge your students to see if they truly know their fruits and veggies. Play it as a sit-down small group game, an upfront face-off, or a big […]
Questions to Ask While Interviewing: a youth ministry job/position. A hint and help from Youth Ministry Hub and Dan Istvanik
Years ago, I sat on the other side of his desk. I was new, and it was just a few weeks into my new job. I was excited because it would be my first time working in a church with another youth pastor on staff with me. I had been additionally attracted to the position […]
Saved 7 Minute Sunday is a fresh NEW done-for-you youth group lesson resource that will change the way you teach students on Sunday Morning.
IF GOD IS: “Seven 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 60 minute Sunday morning in youth ministry. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will learn and interact […]
10. Your youth pastor doesn’t just roast his own coffee beans; he grows them in his office. 9. Your praise band has a name, but people are not allowed to know it 8. You don’t have youth group t-shirts; you have youth group scarves! 7. You play dodgeball, but only in an ironic way 6. […]
ARE YOU COMING UNGLUED WITH YOUR EVENT PLANNING? Connections are essential to church leaders because they create connectional glue that makes the truths and relationships stick. We have a desire to get students connected to God, His Word, and others, and do so through creating regular gatherings around Bible teaching and discussion. While our regular […]
Teaching and walking life besides this young generation coming up, I believe it is important for us to be students of the Word first and of the world second. Especially as we head into the holiday time of year. The most important thing we can do is point our students to the person of Jesus […]
