Mistakes Communicating with Leaders– As ministry leaders, most of us are paid communicators. Our churches and organizations give us the mic and turn up the volume when we have something to say. It is our job to be the upfront and loud person. For some reason, though, many leaders are just not very clear when […]
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources
Altar Reality (7-Minute Sunday)
“ALTAR REALITY” 7-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 Sunday morning of youth ministry. KEY OBJECTIVE: Students will come to understand that a life lived as […]
These are the top ten inventions in youth ministry that I am thankful for working with students? 10. SPAM: Great for games, object lessons, or…family dinner (*all you can afford?) 9. WATER BALLOONS: Fill them with anything you want…even water, because these ARE the Bomb! 8. TOILET PAPER: Wrap something, somebody, or someplace? 7. RED BULL: […]
Friendship Dinner (Parent Resource) A great holiday season discipleship moment for parents as friends and family come over for a meal!
There is still value in dinner as a family! I’ve been a father for 18+ years and a husband for 21+ years. Throughout this time, I have always prioritized being home for dinner with my wife and children. Of course, there are times and seasons when this cannot be a nightly thing. However, it has been […]
Youth ministry hub’s new way to do Student Sunday school
YOU MIGHT BE AN OVER-PROTECTIVE YOUTH GROUP PARENT… LET’S PLAY A FUN MONDAY MORNING GAME! GUESS WHICH ONES ARE TRUE AND WHICH ONES ARE MADE UP? 10. You Want to be a Youth Volunteer because Your Daughter Might Get Pregnant During Youth Group? (during the lesson or game time???) 9. You Cut Up Your 8th […]
The Anxiety Opportunity Review. A quick overview and review of this helpful book for youth pastors as they lead students in their ministries.
Mentorship Guide (Sharable PDF) is a fully downloadable, shareable guide for mentors and mentorship from Youth Ministry Hub and Dan Istvanik









