10. …You could play an upfront game using peanut butter and no one died? 9. … You could serve soda and chips as a snack instead of celery sticks, saltines and water? 8. …. You played dodgeball with over-inflated playground balls or under-inflated volleyballs? 7. …. Taking a couple of your students out for ice […]
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 […]
