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Sep
Sep
Toddlers & Middle Schoolers- The SAME!? Ten reasons as a youth pastor and family pastor work with them both is the same job some days.
15
Sep
Sep
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 a fun, everyday activity […]
14
Sep
Sep
We pour energy, time, and money into our new exciting youth ministry year, only to become quickly frustrated by that missing group of students that have chosen sports over our ministry.
11
Sep
Sep
Way to End A Lesson (Sports Star Edition). Everyone is always trying to figure out a way to “land the plane” and “Finish with Intentionality”.
07
Sep
Sep
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Middle Years Life Transitions
THE MIDDLE YEARS (5th-9th grade, Ages 10-14) ARE A HUGE TIME OF LIFE TRANSITION. IT MIGHT EVEN BE ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT TIMES IN A PERSON’S LIFE! Do youth pastors/workers know and understand the transition that is happening in the lives of their students? Do we appreciate the power and the potential for doing effective […]
06
Sep
Sep
Fancy (Fast) Food Screen Game is a fun game to see if students can guess the popular fast food chain restaurants by the fancy descriptions.
31
Aug
Aug
SEPTEMBER FIRST FRIDAY FREEBIE: SCREEN GAME IS “@ FIRST SIGHT.” Test your student’s smarts and eyesight as they take a hard look at the pictures to see if they can be the first ones to see what is hidden beyond what is @FIRST SIGHT!! Includes: Powerpoint Presentation Version of the Game Full Collection of 27 […]
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Aug
Aug
Odd Reasons For Being a Volunteer- ten real reasons for people wanting to be a volunteer in student ministry.
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Aug
Aug
What does is it look like to have a Next Level Leadership Team? We all want long-term, invested volunteer leaders in our ministries. We want to build a connected and cohesive team willing to follow us. I have people ask me all the time how I get to a point where I have a waiting list […]