Friend to Father: Youth Ministry Seasons, reflections, and thoughts from 28 years of youth ministry. I didn’t think it would ever happen, but it has! I have become a youth pastor and a father of two students. In fact, I just watched my daughter graduate from High School and my youth ministry while my son […]
FIND A FRIEND, is a silly interactive icebreaker game, that allows people the opportunity to be silly while getting to know each other. Each round gets bigger and sillier in this fun mixer. A great game for the beginning of the year, a big event, or a multi-church retreat. Includes: – A set of JPG […]
Play is still something that is allowed and socially acceptable. Your students still can enjoy playing games and using their energy in a positive way. The problem is when youth workers don’t understand how to create engaging, energetic, and effective gameplay…
Here is another wild and fun game that my groups have loved. It’s just a quick twist on a classic youth group game, that will be sure to create some memories and laughs! It is called…PIGGYBACK POLO
A funny and silly, REAL top 10 list of the best and funniest personal moments on youth ministry mission trips from over the years.
Mel Walker was a youth ministry legend, having served actively for over 45 years in youth ministry. He was the author of many excellent youth ministry books, and he was also a curriculum writer. He was a regular trainer and speaker all over the world. He was a youth ministry leader and teacher to so […]
Reasons You needed to take a vacation this summer… 10. Your Spouse Needs IT! (read into that however you like..) 9. Your Kids Haven’t Seen You In Awhile. (If there is a picture of you on the fridge, just so they won’t forget what you look like during Camp, Mission Trips, and Summer Conferences…) 8. You Need a […]
Slim Jim Shish-Kabob Game- A quick cheap up-front challenge in time for TODAY’S “Hilarious Holiday”– National Onion Ring Day! The idea is simple, Using a Slim Jim “Giant Stick” shish-kabob as many FunYuns as you can in a minute! Supplies: -2 Slim Jim Giant Sticks -2 Snack size bags of FunYuns -2 Plates Set-Up: Sort through […]
A Note About Mel Walker, One of My Youth Ministry Heroes: On Thursday, December 2, my personal youth ministry hero past away. Mel Walker was a mentor, friend, and surrogate uncle to me. He was always willing to talk, pray, and guide me through the path of personal and ministry life. We talked often about […]
This week is dedicated to us old guys/gals proving that we are never “too old for youth ministry” Here is another 60-second hint/help to a more culturally relevant ministry and keep yourself at least aware of popular culture. What is “in” current and relevant nationally or other places may not necessarily always be what is […]
