The Good Life (One Night)– A “done-for-you” ALL-INCLUDED resource for one complete night of youth ministry on the topic of having “The Good Life,” according to God. KEY OBJECTIVES According to God, students will learn that the Good Life is not what the world defines as the Good Life. KEY VERSE “Don’t be deceived, my […]
Church ministry thrives when teams are unified, communication is clear, and time is used wisely. Yet many churches struggle with unnecessary meetings, confusion, and slow decision-making that can drain energy from the mission.
TYREE STERLING has been working with youth since 1999 and speaks to 10,000 students annually in both schools and churches. Growing up with dyslexia, reading and learning delays, along with a severe stutter, he knows what it’s like to be a teen and struggle with wanting to be liked rather than laughed at. Being a […]
More than father or mother, the life of ministry is being called beyond comfort. Moving often physically away from the familiarity of family & friends to follow in full faith and faithfulness. “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more […]
USE YOUR NOODLE CHARADES IS ANOTHER QUICK, HILARIOUS, EASY GAME WITH LITTLE PREP. GREAT FOR REGULAR YOUTH GROUP NIGHT, A RAINED-OUT EVENT, OR JUST A WAY TO USE A FEW OF THOSE LEFTOVER POOL NOODLES OF SUMMER: USE YOUR NOODLE CHARDES SUPPLIES: • 2-3 long pool noodles • Pack of index cards • Pen/Marker USE […]
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP MISTAKES AND MISSES, For 10-15 years, I chose to run my own camps for my groups and/or decided to run missions trips in place of summer camp. In my last two churches, we have rented out camps, hired outside speakers and musicians, and ran most of the programming and activities ourselves. In […]
TONY MYLES is an engaging speaker for all ages, but at his core, he’s a real guy with a real family following a real God. Tony regularly serves as a national conference speaker, active author, and adjunct professor, and has served as a Lead Pastor and Staff Pastor. His latest book is “Single, Dating, Friendship, Romance: Questions For All Your Answers” – a topic he actively speaks on to students and adults alike, as well as giving entire presentations on a variety of hot topics through a biblical lens.
Here is a quick in-the-trenches, real-life hint/help as you head into your summer camp or your mission trips It depends on the group and even the leaders I have had over the years. Pranking can quickly get out of hand, especially at camps and retreats! I have heard various theories and debates over whether to […]
Quick ExplanationLandmines is a fun, fast-paced team game where players navigate “landmines” (paper plates with challenges) in the middle of the field. It’s perfect for teens and can also serve as a creative introduction to discussions about temptation, choices, and consequences. Supplies Needed Several paper plates Marker or pen to write actions on the plates […]
A Parent’s Guide to Supporting a Missional Mindset at Home
(Downloadable PDF for Youth Pastors to Share with Parents)
