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 […]
HOT FLORIDA HEADLINES THE GAME… Florida always seems to be full of HOT HEADLINES, with a wide variety of wild news stories that could only happen in the sunshine state! Can you tell whether these HOT FLORIDA HEADLINES are REAL OR FAKE? A 10 Challenge Game with 1 Bonus Tiebreaker! Includes: – 1 Powerpoint Presentation – […]
Why Join a Local Network of Youth Pastors and Leaders? We are wrapping up our Chicago Area Youth Workers Hub Group for this school year. I have partnered with groups like National Network for most of my 30ish years of youth ministry. I believe that we are “BETTER TOGETHER” and that we survive as a […]
“Faith on the Fridge” is a done-for-you resource for parents to be able to offer faith-based inspiration and encouragement.
The Cycle of Ministry Vision: Youth ministry is constantly evolving to meet the needs of young people, especially with the emerging Generation Alpha. Establishing a clear and systematic approach to vision setting is essential to ensure that a youth ministry remains relevant and impactful. This approach can be effective through three key steps: Clarify, Verify, […]
A youth ministry schoolyard classic game reborn with a crazy twist. Great for student groups, gym classes, and other events.
I choose to lead with my wife and family, when I lead my ministry, especially in the area of family and parent ministry.
Five Ticking Time Bombs Are Hidden and Time is Running Out. Which Team Will Find Them A favorite around our ministries for many years. The perfect game for retreats, camps, & lock-ins. A great scenario for your next Nerf Wars Night, as well. A game you will play again and again. Well worth the setup and […]
Here are Just 10 Youth Ministry Survival Tips, for both Beginners and You Old Veterans too! 10. Never Fall Asleep During a Lock-In/Overnight Event. (do you like your eyebrows?) 9. Eat A Healthy Breakfast Every Morning. (skittles and a 24 oz Monster does not count) 8. If Attacked by a Group of Upset Middle School Girls, Curl […]
Millennial Parents, Gen Z Students… Navigating youth ministry with millennial parents who have Generation Alpha kids presents several unique challenges, here are just 5 challenges of ministry to Millenial Parents, with Gen Alpha Students 1. Digital Overload Generation Alpha students are growing up in a digital world, which can make it challenging to engage them […]
