TY HIRSH loves youth ministry, seeing students get radical about Jesus, and helping students see the beauty of His Word. He wants to come to serve your ministry – hand him a mop, give him a door to hold, or tell him to jump in and play dodgeball with your students.
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. […]
It is that other crazy couple of weeks of the year…Easter Time!! An excited and blessed time of the year but a busy time AND you STILL have a youth group going on too! SO, this week’s FREE GAME will be dedicated to helping you with some quick help. Ten quick Easter Time Twists on […]
April Youth Ministry Hilarious Holidays. Here are just a few of the great holidays coming up this month. These can be an easy win and a way to make Every Week Special. Some of these we have done in the past, and the students loved them. April 3rd: World Party Day. (now you have an excuse to […]
If you’re a youth pastor looking for a high-quality overnight Christian camp in the EASTERN U.S., this A–Z list highlights twelve standout options known for strong programming, solid lodging, great food service, and memorable outdoor experiences. Based on a combination of things: parent reviews, youth pastor recommendations, online ratings, and general reputation for 2025.
Bonus Game: Palm Sundae. Just in Time for This Sunday…PALM Sunday! Some Quick RanDumb Fun Rather Obviously Named Game. Just to Keep Things Cool Around Your Teen Ministry!? Supplies: – Ice Cream (2 containers) – A variety of ice cream toppings, including syrup, whip cream, and a cherry – Ice cream scooper – A few […]
IAN DUNAWAY has served in ministry for over 20 years, preaching to students and adults across the world. He is the Teaching Pastor at G6 Church, co-founder of Shaping Student Ministry, and serves with G6 Allies to equip pastors and leaders with practical, gospel-centered tools and resourc
Today, more and more pastors—especially those serving in next-gen, discipleship, and family ministry roles—find themselves functioning less like shepherds and more like program managers. Our jobs have become a swirl of logistics, communication funnels, volunteer pipelines, branding, event architecture, risk management, and administrative oversight. The focus has drifted from..
“EGG HEADS” (EASTER SCREENGAME): A silly fun Easter time big screen game. Can your students identify these celebrity “egg heads” hiding out in the Easter baskets? A 10 Challenge Game, with 1 Bonus Tiebreaker! Includes: – 2 Powerpoint Presentations (editable and flat format) – Full set of all slides in JPEG format (1920 X 1080) – […]
Building a strong youth ministry starts with strong leaders. Recruiting the right people can make all the difference. Here’s how to do it effectively:
