Here is a quick in-the-trenches, real-life hint/help as you head into your summer camp or your mission trips It depends on the group and even the leaders I have had over the years. Pranking can quickly get out of hand, especially at camps and retreats! I have heard various theories and debates over whether to […]
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP MISTAKES AND MISSES, For 10-15 years, I chose to run my own camps for my groups and/or decided to run missions trips in place of summer camp. In my last two churches, we have rented out camps, hired outside speakers and musicians, and ran most of the programming and activities ourselves. In […]
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 […]
GPS 7-Minute Sunday Lesson is a new way of doing student Sunday school lessons at church for your youth group as a student pastor.
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 […]
Helping Students LEAD in Ministry is an essential but sometimes forgotten role, as we often assume the sole leadership role ourselves or look only for adults to step into leading. “Youth ministry should have a vision for “student led adult guided ministry“. Equpping the YOUNG saints for the work of ministry. It is not about […]
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: – […]
IF GOD IS: “Seven 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 60 minute Sunday morning in youth ministry. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will learn and interact […]
