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 […]
I talked to a pastor not long ago about his recent hire of a youth leader for his church. He was so excited by the opportunity to have a “face” for his church’s youth ministry. He described the young man as “attractive” to young people and the kind of “look” and “style” that would be […]
What is holding your ministry back? What are things that might be keeping you and your ministry from God’s best and blessing? Here are 10 Things That Are Personally Holding Your Ministry Back… 10. Your Personal Pride (Prov. 16:18) 9. Your Personal Insecurities (Phil. 4:6-9) 8. Your Personal Purity (Titus 1:15) 7. Your Personal Preferences (John […]
Connect, a 4-Week Lesson Series on Friendship, Relationships, and Connection is Now Available in Our Lesson Store! This is a field-tested lesson series that has been taught numerous times in various forms in real-life youth ministry settings over the years. The content was also adapted for larger retreat settings. I have used its content, speaking […]
Here are 10 Absolutely REAL Reasons I Have Heard for “Parents for Being Late to Pick Up” their child from youth group or an event… 10. “Sorry, I Forgot How Many Children I Had?” 9. “I Just Remembered Where I Left Them?” 8. “I Decided to Take a Nap and Overslept” 7. “I Forgot That […]
As a youth ministry coach, I have received dozens of emails and calls revolving around the same issue, and it’s important to talk about it as a community. Right now, and I know you are tired of hearing it, we are still in “unprecedented times.” Your teens might not be attending like they used to, […]
Smarty Pants, A 3-Week Lesson Series on the Difference Between Wisdom and Knowledge. Lesson Overview – “Know It All” – “Wise Up” – “Book Smarts” Included: – 3 Sets of Powerpoints (Editable & Flat) – 3 Full Sets of Slides (JPEG) – 3 Sets of Small Group/Discussion Questions (Word & PDF) – Set of Blank […]
Frustrating your volunteers is a quick way to lose them. We all want a great team of volunteers, that stick it out for the long haul. Unfortunately, often leaders end up frustrating their volunteers, causing them to quit, walking away disappointed. Here is a quick Top 10 list of ways leaders end up frustrating their […]
“If God Is ____?” lesson series is a study of who God is. A study of “if” we believe he is “Love”, “Known” and “Real”, “then” what does it mean to us as believers. Students will be challenged to think and ask “higher-order” thinking questions, as they engage in big group questions and small group […]
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 […]
