First Place Family One Night is a “done-for-you” Family Ministry/Parent Night resource for one complete night of youth ministry—perfect for back-to-school time parent meetings and events. First Place Family is a unique One Night designed for ministry to students and their families. Use First Place Family to plan a special Family Night and invite students’ […]
A helpful run-dumb guide to ministries around your church and their communion substitutes for the traditional elements?
Friendship Dinner (Parent Resource) A great holiday season discipleship moment for parents as friends and family come over for a meal!
FIVE Youth Ministry tips for teaching a disruptive group in a way that keeps them interested and respects their energy.
Puppet Master Charades Game is a favorite youth group game around our ministry. Perfect no-prep game for a regular night or part of an event.
A “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry about Putting God First in Your Life KEY OBJECTIVES Help students understand and see their life as a spiritual race that God has called them to run well. KEY VERSE “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the […]
Years ago, I sat in aYouth Specialties National Youth Workers Convention, listening to Kara Powell, talk about her research connected to the new Sticky Faith book. I remember her on the main stage talking about programs being a tunnel to ministry but not being our ministry. She warned the crowd to make sure to be […]
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 […]
The Book of Dodgeball game collection consists of TEN Dodgeball and Dodgeball-Style Games. We are ALL tired of playing the same old version of dodgeball every week. It is time we change it up a bit. The Book of Dodgeball offers you ten alternatives to regular dodgeball. Play one game a week for the entire winter, […]
Basic Instructions A 5-Week Youth Ministry Lesson Series on Understanding the Basics of Connecting with God. “We all need some basic instructions to figure out how to put things together and how things work. Even when it comes to our Relationship With God!” Lessons: – Going Back to the Basics – We Have the Heart […]