“Hey, I hit up ‘Live Wire’ this weekend it was so amazing!” Yeah, well my friends and I were at ‘Celebrate Youth’ it was so cool, you should come with us next week!” Are they talking about Church or are they talking about the new Club? Church or Club Game, is here to help you […]
Caught NOT Taught? “What are you teaching this week?” It is the question that students, parents, and others often ask us. We study, plan, and prepare for that moment when we stand up in front of our students and begin to speak. We are paid to communicate the greatest truths imaginable. We have the privilege and the responsibility […]
A helpful run-dumb guide to ministries around your church and their communion substitutes for the traditional elements?
Running The Race Together, why my wife is involved in my youth ministry as a youth pastor working in a church with teenagers. By Dan Istvanik
Here is a quick easy youth ministry game with minimal supplies and pre-game prep, a perfect icebreaker, mixer, or fun team-building!
Over the years, I have heard quite a few leaders say, “It is just my leadership style” when it comes to a particular action, attitude or even issue in their leadership. Leaders both young and old, I have heard say something along those lines in meetings and conversations.
“CONNECT” (One Night Youth Ministry Resource) is a “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry programming; EVERYTHING is Included!! KEY OBJECTIVES Students will consider the connections they make with others. They will be challenged to choose friendship and be a better friend wisely. KEY VERSE “My command is this: Love each other as I […]
Ministry Summer Boredom Busters? Summertime seems to have become a time for youth ministry and many other ministries around the church to take a break from meeting. I have been talking to a variety of people in youth ministry around the country that are other than trips are taking a “break” for the summer. SO…I figured […]
Silver Bullets of Youth Ministry Success. We all want to know the “silver bullet”… the “secret sauce”… to youth ministry!
Who doesn’t love your dad and his amazingly cheesy jokes? We have heard them all, right? Here is your student’s chance to see how well they know these classic dad jokes by facing off to see who can guess the correct punch-line first! A gut-busting and groan-worthy fun game perfect for Father’s Day or […]
