Dan Istvanik, Author at Youth Ministry Hub

07
Oct

October 7, 2021May 12, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

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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04
Oct

October 4, 2021October 3, 2021 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Humor

What If People Acted Like They Do With Church, Other Places?

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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30
Sep

September 30, 2021June 14, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Thoughts

Building Next Level Youth Ministry Teams

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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28
Sep

September 28, 2021May 12, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Resources

2-Minute Resource Review: “Ministry Win”

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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22
Sep

September 22, 2021May 12, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Games

Game of the Week: “Shaving Cream Baseball” (FREE)

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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14
Sep

September 14, 2021September 16, 2021 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Hints

15 EVEN MORE Stock Photo & Graphic Sites

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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07
Sep

September 7, 2021May 12, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Resources

15 MORE Free Stock Photo & Graphic Sites

15 Free Stock Photo/Graphic Sites”, you hopefully will find this set of “even more” resources for your youth, worship, and church minsitry.

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06
Sep

September 6, 2021May 12, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Resources

The Difference Between Middle Years & High School Years

The “Middle Years”, 5th to 9th grade. It is a pivotal and important time in youth ministry, it is different than high school years ministry.

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31
Aug

August 31, 2021May 12, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Resources

Two Minute Resource Review: “Convinced: Applying Biblical Principles to Life Choices” (Mel Walker)

“Convinced” is a book by youth ministry veteran, Mel Walker. He had his 2 children right a great student devotional book.

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12
Aug

August 12, 2021May 12, 2023 By Dan Istvanik

Youth Ministry Resources

Free Hint/Help: 15 FREE Stock Photo/Graphic Sites

We are all, always looking for photos and graphics for our lessons, announcements, and publishing. Here is the first set of 15 sites offering some or even all FREE photos and graphics for you to use. Some may require you to sign up, but most will then send you regular freebies. Hope they help and save you some time!

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