Game To Never Play..AGAIN!! We all have those moments. Maybe it is the lack of sleep or over caffeinated brain syndrome, but you decide to play a game that you think will be amazing, but it is NOT!! There are also those game we find online, and think that MIGHT be cool, only to realize they are VERY out-dated. […]
Want to keep your students engaged and listening to your lesson? Consider the “7 Minute Rule” when it comes to planning your next lesson: I know traditionally, youth ministry lessons resemble a sermon/lecture (“Auditory Learning”) more than other kinds of presentations. The church is a setting for 20-minute-plus sermons, which might work for the adults, but it […]
“Hey, I hit up ‘Live Wire’ this weekend it was so amazing!” Yeah, well my friends and I were at ‘Celebrate Youth’ it was so cool, you should come with us next week!” Are they talking about Church or are they talking about the new Club? Church or Club Game, is here to help you […]
Caught NOT Taught? “What are you teaching this week?” It is the question that students, parents, and others often ask us. We study, plan, and prepare for that moment when we stand up in front of our students and begin to speak. We are paid to communicate the greatest truths imaginable. We have the privilege and the responsibility […]
A helpful run-dumb guide to ministries around your church and their communion substitutes for the traditional elements?
Running The Race Together, why my wife is involved in my youth ministry as a youth pastor working in a church with teenagers. By Dan Istvanik
Here is a quick easy youth ministry game with minimal supplies and pre-game prep, a perfect icebreaker, mixer, or fun team-building!
Over the years, I have heard quite a few leaders say, “It is just my leadership style” when it comes to a particular action, attitude or even issue in their leadership. Leaders both young and old, I have heard say something along those lines in meetings and conversations.
3-Degrees of Emojis is a fun and silly screen game challenge to see how well your students really know their Bible Stories. Each challenge will present them with 3 emojis as clues to see if they can figure out which popular Bible story is presented. A perfect start to a lesson about the “Bible” or […]
“CONNECT” (One Night Youth Ministry Resource) is a “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry programming; EVERYTHING is Included!! KEY OBJECTIVES Students will consider the connections they make with others. They will be challenged to choose friendship and be a better friend wisely. KEY VERSE “My command is this: Love each other as I […]
