ANDREW LAIRD has been in youth ministry since 2016. Since then, his passion has been to equip students, volunteers, and parents to live out Jesus’s method of relational discipleship, share the gospel, find evangelistic avenues in their school and community, and challenge them to hold on to their faith.
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Leading With Purpose (Policies, Procedures, & Processes)
Leading With Purpose (Policies, Procedures, & Processes). In the heart of every truly thriving church, I have seen is a clear sense of mission—a compelling “why” that drives everything from Sunday sermons to midweek ministries. Unfortunately, I have also seen and worked for those without clarity around their mission. Understand also, even the most passionate […]
Basic Explanation: Players will have 60 seconds to make the best replica of the image on the screen. The winner is the player who comes closest, based on the leader’s judgment. 2 Gameplay Options Upfront Face-Off: 2 players will come to the front and face off in a series of 9 rounds, accumulating points. Team […]
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60 Second Hint/Help: Topical Teaching
Topical teaching can be powerful when it’s rooted in Scripture and connected to real life. Done well, it helps students see how God’s Word speaks directly into everyday issues.
Hey Gen Xer (& Boomer)… Age Wins in an AI World…
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Speaker of the Week: Kyle Fox
KYLE FOX is a husband and father of four and currently serves as the Discipleship Pastor at West Bridge Church in Danville, Indiana. He loves helping students walk closely with Jesus by going deep, tackling the real issues they face, and helping them see the real Jesus. HE also loves encouraging youth groups and the leaders who pour into them.
20 Family Prayer Practices and Experiences is a practical, hope-filled guide designed to help families pray together in meaningful, life-giving ways while doing something together. Created with busy families in mind, this downloadable PDF offers 20 simple yet powerful prayer practices and experiences that foster connection, spark spiritual conversations, and intentionally nurture your teen’s faith.
Pin the Pucker, A quick silly up-front challenge that is sure to bring a whole lot of laughs! Perfect for a bonus game to go along with our JBF One Night
Verse-by-verse teaching helps students understand Scripture, not just hear about it. Done well, it builds confidence in the Bible and shows students how to read it for themselves.
Lessons from the Youth Pastor Shortage: Ten Things the National Youth Pastor Shortage SHOULD Be Teaching Us?










