INCLUDING PARENTS IN SUMMER TRIPS, Summer trips (camps, conferences, missions trips…) can be a massive moment in the life of children and teens to create memories that last a lifetime. In many ways, it is a rite of passage. Even if the location is not that far away, it may be the first extended time away from […]
Super Soaker Masterpiece Game, A fun, summertime up-front challenge. Tapping into the creative side of your students while letting them shoot a water gun…WIN! Quick-easy-silly-creative fun! Great for all ages. Perfect for your summer cookout, picnics, and other events! SUPPLIES: 2 super soaker-style water guns 2 Kool-Aid mix packets 2 easels 2 large white bed […]
Youth Ministry Summer Bore-Dumb Busters… Summer will be here soon? So what are you going to do with summer boredom? Here are ten classic suggestions for your youth ministry and you? 10. Fill your office with sand and build a sandcastle 9. Take a swim in the baptistry (*may not work for all denominations ) 8. […]
First Place Family One Night is a “done-for-you” Family Ministry/Parent Night resource for one complete night of youth ministry. First Place Family is a unique One Night designed for ministry to students and their families. Use First Place Family to plan a special Family Night and invite students’ parents/guardians to participate. Games and Group Discussion […]
Summer is finally here, but you better watch out for these SUMMER BUMMERS! The crazy things that could totally ruin your summer! Perfect for your end-of-the-school-year event or summer kick-offs. Maybe a time filler or killer at summer camp or just a rained-out event! A 10 Challenge Game, with 1 Bonus Tiebreaker! Includes: – […]
Ten Youth Ministry Mistakes… People always ask me what I would tell my younger self, starting out in youth ministry. What are the mistakes that you made that you wish someone would have told you about during your first year in youth ministry? The other question I get is what I observe as the big […]
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 […]
The Youth Pastor Box and Bag: For years, I have created two things that have rescued my trips over and over again! Whether it be summer camp, a mission trip, or a short retreat, These two things have been my essential resource for close to 30 years. These are the “in-the-trenches” and […]
June Hilarious Youth Ministry Holidays. A collection of fun ways to make every week special for your youth group this month! June 1st: National Dare Day. Perfect day for crazy youth ministry challenges and games!? June 5th: National Frozen Yogurt Day: Take the group out for Frozen Yogurt and Celebrate. June 8th: Best Friends Day: Perfect invite a […]
Teaching: 7 Learning Styles: visual, auditory, verbal, kinesthetic, logical, social/interpersonal, & intrapersonal in youth ministry
