“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 […]
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Oct
Oct
Social Media Savvy is a hard thing to come by and to balance. Social media over the past decade or so has been a gift and a curse. It has allowed youth workers to have an almost continuous flow of connection into the lives of our students. It has also been a window into […]
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Oct
Oct
Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
“Make EVERY Week Special In Youth Ministry
Tired of the weekly question from your parents and students, “Is there anything special happening this week?” Now you can answer honestly… “EVERY WEEK IS SPECIAL!!” by actually making every week special, unique and fun. It is not that hard or expensive. Below are all REAL, “in-the-trenches” Youth Ministry Nights I have done or am currently doing! These are […]
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Oct
Oct
What if people acted like they do with church, other places? Could you imagine it? Here are just 10 quick examples: 10. Calling Your Dentist’s Wife at Home and Complaining About How Her Husband Did Your Fillings? 9. Grounding Your Kids from Going to School For 2 Weeks? 8. Spilling Your Drink in the Middle Of […]
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Sep
Sep
What does is it look like to have a Next Level Leadership Team? We all want long-term, invested volunteer leaders in our ministries. We want to build a connected and cohesive team willing to follow us. I have people ask me all the time how I get to a point where I have a waiting list […]
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Here is a quick 2-minute resource review of Scott Talley’s book, “Ministry Win” a score card for youth ministry .
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Shaving Cream Baseball is a game that is on the schedule for my personal ministry in the coming week! Looking for a fun game, consider this quick simple twist on the classic whiffle ball game, just be adding some shaving cream for a super fun and messy game. With a few dollars for a whiffle ball, […]
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Sep
A helpful run-dumb guide to ministries around your church and their communion substitutes for the traditional elements?
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Sep
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Some of my favorite FREEBIE sites, that have helped me out. Here are 15 EVEN MORE FREE Stock Photo & Graphic Sites for your Ministry.
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Sep
Sep
15 Free Stock Photo/Graphic Sites”, you hopefully will find this set of “even more” resources for your youth, worship, and church minsitry.