29
Aug
Aug
Here are at least ten proofs! Lock-Ins Are of the Devil
25
Aug
Aug
Successful Big Parent Meetings- Parent meetings can be intimidating but they do not have to be. So many youth leaders/pastor dread these meetings, as moments where they are put on the spot, questioned, or even feel like they are being critiqued. Often younger leaders feel threatened, put-down, or disrespected as they walk away from […]
23
Aug
Aug
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 […]
22
Aug
Aug
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Helping Students Return to School
Helping Students Return to School… Ten Quick Hints and Ideas. 10. Offer Sharing Times, During Regular Meeting Times/Small Groups to Talk, Before and After Their First Week. 9. Be Available Virtually and In-Person After-School for Students That Need to Talk. 8. Support Parents in the Back to School Process. 7. Teach “Back to School” Lesson […]
16
Aug
Aug
Discipleship is and Is Not… Some Quick Reflections On What IS and IS NOT Discipleship in our ministries. Discipleship IS Small Groups. It is NOT Cliques. Discipleship IS faith involvement. It is NOT faith information. Discipleship IS a guide on the side. It is NOT a sage on the stage. Discipleship IS an invitation to […]
15
Aug
Aug
Real Youth Ministry Interview Questions. Over the years and even somewhat recently interviewed for new youth ministry positions. I have had some unique experiences as well as some odd questions. Here are a few of the VERY REAL interview questions I have been asked over the years! 10. Have you ever cheated on your wife? Have […]
12
Aug
Aug
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources
Closer: Finishing With Intentionality
The Closer: Finishing with Intentionality? How do you finish your message, sermon, and lesson? Do you end well or stumble toward the finish with no real plan? Nationally known speaker Chad Poe offers up some expert advice in his latest guest post! You see parents easing into your space in the back of the room. […]
03
Aug
Aug
Travel Game: Van Twister- Here is a quick little “TWIST” on the classic game while traveling in your super cool swagger wagon 15-passenger church van to your next youth group shin-ding!? It is “twisted” youth pastor fun to watch and to get pictures of!! Supplies: None Set up/Prep: None Game Explanation/Play: Simple explanation: Students will be playing the classic […]
02
Aug
Aug
Young, A 3-Week Lesson Series about what God has to say about being “Young”. Each lesson is written uniquely breaking up the upfront speak by using discussions throughout, instead of all at the end either with a partner, small group or as a big group discussion. These questions can easily be used or moved […]
01
Aug
Aug
Youth Ministry, It Is Not About You!