Supplies Needed: 2 Snorkels 2 Snorkel Masks 2 Sets of Flippers 2 Large Pitchers 2 Two-Liters of Soda (or any fun beverage) 1 Table 1 Egg Timer or Countdown Clock 🔥 Game Overview: Get ready for the ultimate underwater drinking race—on dry land! Two players will gear up and flop their way to a table […]
Talk About Vocational Ministry Again!
60 Second: Better Small Group Leading
Ten Questions You Should Ask Parents? 10. What are your biggest hopes and concerns for your teenager right now? (This helps align your ministry vision and plan with what parents see as most needed) 9. How can I support you as you disciple your child at home? (Reminds parents they are the primary faith influencers, and you’re […]
Burnout Is Not the Cost of Success—It’s a Symptom of Bad Energy Management For years, the idea of burning out has been worn like a badge of honor. Late nights, packed schedules, and sheer exhaustion have become symbols of commitment and success. But the truth is, burnout isn’t the cost of achieving our goals—it’s a […]
Game: “Silly Sloppy Slingshot Scramble” Supplies: Water balloon slingshot – At least 1; 2–4 for larger groups, bigger areas, or a more advanced challenge Towels or old youth group T-shirts – Enough for one per team of 4 students (Pro tip: this is where old youth group shirts go to die) A wide variety of […]
KEEP PEOPLE COMING AFTER EASTER!? A quick ran-dumb top ten list for your day after Easter “ministry hangover”… 10. Bacon Sunday- a free pound of bacon for every friend you bring? 9. No Cover Charge Sunday- one Sunday a year, that offering WON’T be taken? 8. Give-Away Sunday- shoot polos and button-up oxford out into […]
MASLOW AND YOUTH MINISTRY: Help in understanding and applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Youth Ministry. How do we create an effective, holistic youth ministry through recognizing and addressing the various levels of needs based on Maslow’s research and theory, that influence youth development and engagement. Here’s how each level can be applied to a […]
🧠Think Formation Over Information Shift from “what do I want to say?” to “what kind of person is this forming them into?” (moving from “me” to “we”) Gen Z and Alpha are saturated with content. They don’t need more info—they need meaning, purpose, belonging, and identity. Prep with a formational lens: How will this […]
Things NOT to Do Easter Sunday! I know some people refer to it as the “Super Bowl” for the church, but still? Here are ten things as the Youth Pastor to NOT do on Easter Sunday! 10. Get the Youth Section to do the Wave! 9. Yell Song Requests as soon as the Music Pastor […]
