PAUL TURNER has been in Youth Ministry for over 35 years and has been a camp and retreat speaker for over 20 years. He coaches and trains youth pastors through his YouTube channel, books, and resources. Paul is also the host of the Youth Ministry in Motion Podcast
The new year is finally here. 2026 has arrived, and it is a perfect time to change things up a bit in your youth ministry by making “every week special“. There is a variety of ways to do this (click here). One easy way is to celebrate what we call in our ministry “Hilarious Holidays.” […]
Youth Ministry New Year’s Resolutions, a top 10 list to make the new year something different? 10. I Will Not Do A Lock-In This Year? (*no matter what your students, parents, and Facebook walls say) 9. I Will Drink Less Coffee, Monster, and Red Bull? (*your energy will come from the spirit this year…the Holy Spirit, just to […]
Don’t Drop the Ball New Year’s Game! Are your student up for the challenge or will they drop the ball!? A super fun, brain-buster game for your New Year’s party or youth ministry gatherings. Great for staff meetings, leadership meetings, and other adult events as well. It is a Challenge Question Game, with 1 Bonus Tiebreaker! […]
Last Minute Christmas Relays- A part of the Christmas Dollar Deal Collection. Here is a quick list of TEN last-minute Christmas relays, perfect for your upcoming Christmas party, staff event, and even kids ministry fun!! Combined them all for an entire Christmas Party night/event. Use them throughout the season at your regular gathering nights Includes: […]
YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY: YOUTH MIN HUB RESOURCES Lesson/Game Package: “Uncommon Cents” (One Night) 20 Christmas Time Movies” Games: Relay Races Big Group Games Small Group Challenge Big Group Elimination Game Scavenger Hunt Collection Screen Game Collection: “Stocking Stuffer” . “Naughty or Nice Price” . “Santa Claus or Fluffy Paws” Wacky Winter Game Collection December Theme […]
DAVID YIRDAW is passionate about meeting people in their everyday places and connecting them to God’s transformative work and power in their live
Youth ministry can be one of the most amazing and rewarding jobs, but it can also be one of the most draining and exhausting. Make sure you continue to take time to recharge, refresh, and relax.
STOCKING STUFFERS CHRISTMAS GAME! The Stockings Are Hung By the Chimney with Care, But Can You Tell What Is In There!? A Christmas Game Stuffed with Surprises That Will Be Sure to Get Your Students Laughing and Guessing. A Simple Christmas Game For Your Youth Ministry Where Student Must Guess Correctly What the Strange Shape […]
One Nights are all-inclusive, “done-for-you” resources for one complete night of youth ministry, with everything you need to have maximum impact with minimal preparation for your youth group gatherings. WHO IS ONE NIGHT FOR? For ministry with middle school or high school students. One Night is designed to be easily used by everyone—from new volunteers […]
