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Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Measuring Up: Student Discipleship Metrics
Measure Up: Student Discipleship Metrics- how to measure discipleship progress within a youth group and student ministry.
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Civil War Dodgeball is yet another twist on the old youth ministry classic dodgeball game. Just in case you are sick and tired of the same old week in and week out of playing dodgeball. “ This is a favorite around our Youth Ministry ministries. SUPPLIES: • Dodgeballs • Cones or a way to define a centerline GAMEPLAY: […]
25
Feb
Feb
Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources
“Level Up!” Youth Group ‘One Night’
One Nights are all-inclusive, “done-for-you” resources for one complete night of youth ministry, with everything you need to have maximum impact with minimal preparation for your youth group gatherings. WHO IS ONE NIGHT FOR? For ministry with middle school or high school students. One Night is designed to be easily used by everyone—from new volunteers […]
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Feb
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Teaching Church, Reaching Church? “We are a teaching church, not a reaching church….” were the actual words from my previous Senior Pastor, as he explained to me a few critical points of my new position and his vision for the church. He was just heading toward finishing another degree in an Ancient Language before his […]
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Ministry Sociologist and Historian, As a youth pastor at a new church, you are uniquely positioned to play dual roles as both a sociologist and a historian.
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Feb
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GAME OF THE WEEK: “BOUNCY BALL BLITZ” Supplies: – At least 100 small bouncy balls (“superball”/”high bounce” type”) in 4 different colors. – 1 large bucket or container – 4 smaller buckets or containers – A tall ladder, if you do not have a high place to stand above the playing area – An indoor […]
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Feb
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Wired: One Night Resource, A “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will understand how God has wired them with abilities that honor him. KEY VERSE “For we are God’s ‘Masterpiece’ created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do”– Ephesians 2:10 […]
17
Feb
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Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Things They Don’t Teach (Part 2)
Things They Don’t Teach (Part 2)… Someone asked me recently “What don’t they teach you in college/seminary/’school that you need to know for real-world, real-life youth ministry. Last week I post the first list of ten Things They Don’t Teach (But Should)” I have continued to think about this, as I have conversation, meeting with my […]
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Feb
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Drive Time Directions (Parent Resource)- We know that youth workers need tools that equip parents as the primary faith influencers at home. We also know how challenging it can be for parents to find the time to make discipleship a priority. Faith at Home Resources Based on our Discipleship Model, every Faith at Home starts with […]
13
Feb
Feb
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
The Conversation, NOT ” The Talk”
The Conversation, Not the Talk… When my son turned ten and entered 5th grade, during the summer, we had what many parents call “the talk”. It is the classic father-son moment talking about birds and bees. You can picture the scene sitting on his bed, talking about all the details of life and answering a […]