Successful Big Parent Meetings- Parent meetings can be intimidating but they do not have to be. So many youth leaders/pastor dread these meetings, as moments where they are put on the spot, questioned, or even feel like they are being critiqued. Often younger leaders feel threatened, put-down, or disrespected as they walk away from […]
HOT FLORIDA HEADLINES THE GAME… Florida always seems to be full of HOT HEADLINES, with a wide variety of wild news stories that could only happen in the sunshine state! Can you tell whether these HOT FLORIDA HEADLINES are REAL OR FAKE? A 10 Challenge Game with 1 Bonus Tiebreaker! Includes: – 1 Powerpoint Presentation – […]
Why Join a Local Network of Youth Pastors and Leaders? We are wrapping up our Chicago Area Youth Workers Hub Group for this school year. I have partnered with groups like National Network for most of my 30ish years of youth ministry. I believe that we are “BETTER TOGETHER” and that we survive as a […]
“Faith on the Fridge” is a done-for-you resource for parents to be able to offer faith-based inspiration and encouragement.
The Cycle of Ministry Vision: Youth ministry is constantly evolving to meet the needs of young people, especially with the emerging Generation Alpha. Establishing a clear and systematic approach to vision setting is essential to ensure that a youth ministry remains relevant and impactful. This approach can be effective through three key steps: Clarify, Verify, […]
A youth ministry schoolyard classic game reborn with a crazy twist. Great for student groups, gym classes, and other events.
What is holding your ministry back? What are things that might be keeping you and your ministry from God’s best and blessing? Working beside and for various leaders has continued to give me reflections and insights on leadership- negative and positive. There are particular things I have personally witnessed working at a variety of churches. […]
I choose to lead with my wife and family, when I lead my ministry, especially in the area of family and parent ministry.
Five Ticking Time Bombs Are Hidden and Time is Running Out. Which Team Will Find Them A favorite around our ministries for many years. The perfect game for retreats, camps, & lock-ins. A great scenario for your next Nerf Wars Night, as well. A game you will play again and again. Well worth the setup and […]
The “SERVING” 7-Minute Sunday” Lesson 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 OBJECTIVE: Students will be challenged to start serving in their homes, […]
